Colleges and Institutes Canada 
Corporate Partnerships
CICan partners with organizations that are national in scope to expand opportunities and offer new products and services to our members.
Partners benefit from brand visibility through CICan’s website, communications channels, and national events, as well as unprecedented access to Canada’s extensive network of colleges and institutes, and customized content.
Brand visibility
- Advertise and share content in CICan’s biweekly Perspectives newsletter and through various social media channels.
- Be acknowledged on CICan’s website, including logo and a description of unique value proposition for members.
- Be recognized on promotional materials, programs, and signage for CICan’s national events, including symposiums with Indigenous education and applied research focuses.
- Be visible at CICan’s annual Conference
Network access
- Engage CICan member lists through direct emails. Lists include presidents and CEOs, VPs and deans, applied research directors, international directors, and more.
- Access CICan’s Events webpage to share company events of potential interest to leaders in the college and institute sector.
Customized content
- Gain knowledge through commissioned studies on sector trends or programs of interests and tailored presentations on opportunities in the college and institute sector.
- Share companying messaging through CICan-coordinated webinars for member institutions on a topic of choice.
Partnership Options
Includes | Supporter$2,000 | Champion$10,000 | Benefactor$20,000 | Patron$30,000 |
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| Two (2) articles and two (2) sponsored ads annually in CICan’s Perspectives newsletter | ||||
| Up to four (4) posts monthly to a total of 48 posts per year on CICan’s social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn) | ||||
| Recognition on CICan’s website, including logo and description of unique value proposition for members | ||||
| Up to two (2) direct emails annually to targeted CICan member lists | ||||
| Access to CICan’s Events webpage to share company events of potential interest to leaders in the college and institute sector | ||||
| Recognition at national CICan events (including promotional materials, programs, and signage, as well as verbal acknowledgement during sessions) | ||||
| CICan annual conference opportunities, including: | ||||
| One (1) free pass to attend | ||||
| One (1) free exhibit space, one (1) speaking opportunity, and discounted session sponsorship | ||||
| Recognition on promotional materials, including website, final program, and signage | ||||
| Opportunity to provide one (1) promotional item in participant packages | ||||
| Access to database of delegates (names and titles only) provided one week in advance of event | ||||
One (1) opportunity annually for customized content, for example:
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Other customizable sponsorship packages
Recognition Partner
Could include: Sponsorship of CICan’s annual Awards of Excellence ($8,000), and annual Student Art Showcase ($2,000)
Leadership Partner
Could include: Sponsorship of one of more of CICan’s Leadership Institutes for professional development ($2,000 per institute)
Indigenous Education Partner
Could include: Sponsorship of CICan’s annual Indigenous Education Symposium ($3,000), and opportunities to engage CICan’s national Indigenous Advisory Committee
Innovation Partner
Could include: Sponsorship of CICan’s Applied Research Symposium ($2,000) and Student Innovation Showcase ($2,000), or CICan’s digital Innovation Showcase ($2,000)
Advocacy Partner
Could include: Sponsorship of CICan’s Fall advocacy event in Ottawa, or advocacy materials, studies, and reports ($3,000)
Global Mobility Partner
Could include: Sponsorship of international student fair or event and opportunities to provide a welcome package for international students ($TBD)
Student Experience Partner
Could include: Opportunities to host student interns or co-op students, or tailored student recruitment ($TBD)
Skills Development Partner
Could include: Sponsorship of CICan’s Continuing Education Symposium ($2,000) or CICan’s Bursaries ($2,000)
Advertising opportunities
Associations can benefit from opportunities to share messages with CICan’s audience through unique digital advertising. Cost varies based on placement, size, and duration.
Type | Format | 1 month | 2 months | 3 months |
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| Website Advertising | Leaderboard, Square, or Triple Widescreen | $500 | $900 | $1,400 |
| Perspectives sponsored content | Text (200 words) | $500 per issue | $900 same content in two (2) issues | |
| Perspectives advertising | Leaderboard, Square, or Triple Widescreen | $500 par issue | $900 two (2) issues |
Ad Sizes
Leaderboard (728 x 90 pixels)
Square (250 x 250 pixels)
Triple Widescreen (250 x 360 pixels)
Current Partners
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