The Central Valley Higher Education Summit
Sponsorship Opportunities
About the Summit
The Central Valley Higher Education Summit convenes local, state and national leaders from colleges, universities, systems offices, philanthropy, and public service to advance collaboration, equity, and student success across the region. Hosted by CVHEC, the summit has grown into a trusted space for dialogue, shared learning, and coordinated action.
For nearly a decade, the summit has been designed to be accessible, inclusive and regionally focused. As its reach and impact continue to grow, CVHEC is piloting sponsorship opportunities to help sustain a well-organized and meaningful convening, while preserving the integrity and mission of the event.
Sponsorships support access, quality, and sustainability. All sponsorship opportunities are designed to recognize partners who share CVHEC’s commitment to the Central Valley, while maintaining independent and mission-driven content.
If you are interested in being a sponsor or have additional questions please contact:
Angel Ramirez
Associate Director, CVHEC
📞 559.278.0576
✉️ angelr@csufresno.edu
Founding Summit Partner
College Futures Foundation
This recognition honors a long-standing partner whose support has helped sustain and strengthen both CVHEC as an organization and the annual summit over time.
Recognition includes:
- Prominent logo placement on summit website and materials
- Designated table for team (up to 6 people)
- Social media recognition before and after the summit
- On-screen recognition throughout the event
- Verbal acknowledgment during opening and closing sessions
- Recognition at the welcome reception
- Acknowledgment in post-event communications
Sponsorship Opportunities
Opportunity Sponsor
$5,000
(Limited availability)
Recognition includes:
- Designated sponsor for one of the summit meals (Reception, Breakfast, Lunch)
- Disignated table for team (up to 6 people)
- Social media recognition before and after the summit
- Logo on summit website
- Logo on on-screen slides during breaks
- Logo in printed/program materials
- Verbal acknowledgment during opening and closing sessions
- Opportunity to include materials in attendee folders
Alignment Sponsor
$3,000
Recognition includes:
- Logo or name on summit website
- On-screen recognition
- Listing in program/materials
- Verbal acknowledgment during closing session
- Opportunity to include materials in attendee folders
Access Partner
$1,000
Recognition includes:
- Name listed on summit website
- Name listed in program/materials
- On-screen acknowledgment
- Post-event recognition
Attendance and Audience
- 200+ attendees
- College and university presidents and chancellors
- System leaders
- Administrators, faculty and staff
- External partners and policymakers
- Philanthropic partners
About CVHEC
The Central Valley Higher Education Consortium (CVHEC) is a 501(c)3 incorporated non-profit composed of accredited public and private colleges, universities, and community college district members. CVHEC was incorporated in 2002 by then Fresno State President John D. Welty along with 18 college and university leaders.
Today, it is a 28-member strong consortium committed to increasing degree attainment and educational equity that speaks in a single voice on higher education and policy issues that affect our region. CVHEC is best described as a convener advancing post-secondary work. Jointly, the consortium members serve over 250,000 students in California’s ten-county area known as the Central Valley.
