Conference Sponsorship
The first weekend in June, historians, scholars, and fans of Willa Cather nation-wide convene in Red Cloud for the annual Willa Cather Spring Conference. As one of our country's storied literary events, Spring Conference has become a momentous and enjoyable occasion for people of all ages. Sponsoring the Spring Conference is a wonderful opportunity to connect yourself or your business with a highly regarded non-for-profit organization and one of Nebraska's celebrated cultural events. The success of the conference relies on the support of our generous sponsors. Please join us!
Download the 2025 Sponsorship Form
Become a Spring Conference Sponsor
Sponsorships and materials must be received by May 10, 2025 to be guaranteed recognition in the printed program.
2025 Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits
NOVELIST ($5,000)
Recognition in digital program; Acknowledgement on sponsor signage throughout the event; Social media recognition; Full-page advertisement in the conference program; Priority seating for the keynote address and banquet performance; Signed copy of The Questions that Matter Most, plus meet and greet with Jane Smiley following her keynote address; 8 conference registrations; 8 banquet tickets
NOVELLA WRITER ($2,500)
Recognition in digital program; Acknowledgement on sponsor signage throughout the event; Social media recognition; 1/2 page advertisement in the conference program; Priority seating for the keynote address and banquet performance; Signed copy of The Questions that Matter Most, plus meet and greet with Jane Smiley following her keynote address; 6 conference registrations; 6 banquet tickets
SHORT STORY WRITER ($1,500)
Recognition in digital program; Acknowledgement on sponsor signage throughout the event; Social media recognition; 1/4 page advertisement in the conference program; Priority seating for the keynote address and banquet performance; 4 conference registrations; 4 tickets to banquet
ESSAYIST ($1,000)
Recognition in digital program; Acknowledgement on sponsor signage throughout the event; Social media recognition; 1/8 page advertisement in the conference program; 2 conference registrations; 2 tickets to banquet
POET ($500)
Recognition in digital program; Acknowledgement on sponsor signage throughout the event; Social media recognition; 1 conference registration; 1 ticket to banquet
EDITOR ($250)
Recognition in digital program; Acknowledgement on sponsor signage throughout the event; 1 ticket to banquet
JOURNALIST ($100)
Recognition in digital program
Questions? Please contact Jeniffer Beahm, development coordinator, at jbeahm@willacather.org or 402-746-2653.