Sponsors & Partners
Updated August, 2020.
SECAF is a non-profit organization committed to building a healthy, prosperous and dynamic government contracting community. SECAF brings quality speakers and timely subject matter experts to the business professionals in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. SECAF has several sponsorship opportunities, and we rely on our sponsors to enable us to accomplish our goals and bring valuable programs and resources to our members.
- Diamond Sponsor - Service Provider $7,000; Government Contractors $6,300
- Platinum Sponsor - Service Provider $5,000; Government Contractor $4,500
- Gold Sponsor - Service Provider $2,500; Government Contractor $2,250
- Friend of SECAF Sponsor - Service Provider $1,000; Government Contractor $750
Diamond, Platinum and Gold Sponsors will have the opportunity to sponsor/participate in one or more of the following ways, (depending on level of sponsorship):
- 30 second video infomercial to be shared via email and social media courtesy of CALIBRE Systems, Inc.
- Introduction of Panelists [Moderator and Speaker(s)] at one of SECAF’s Monthly events (formerly known as Executive Briefings and Member Forums)
- Host/Sponsor a SECAF Webinar – 1 hour.
- You will be recognized as the host/sponsor of the event.
- SECAF will manage the promotion of the event and registration.
- We will provide a co-branded template for the webinar.
- You will be responsible for developing the title, description and procuring speaker(s).
- You may choose a topic from the SECAF webinar series (see more information below) or you may choose a topic, subject to approval.
- Depending on level of sponsorship, options would be:
- Webinar (open to members and non-members)
- Member Only Webinar (open to all SECAF members)
- CXO Forum Webinar (open only to Gov Con members)
- NOTE: SECAF’s webinar series includes the following core topics. We can provide more details and guidelines if you’d like to present one of these:
- Opportunity Capture/Proposal Process
- Understanding Government Pricing
- How to build your Rates and understand your costs
- Security Personnel (FSO) and running the company Security Program
- How to Recruit, Conduct a Proper and LEGAL interview, and Retain Talent
- Legal and Accounting topics for Contract Management (basic)Digital Marketing and Social Media
- NOTE: More details to follow if you choose the webinar option.
- Networking Events – For SECAF Gov Con members. Your company will be recognized as the host(s)/sponsor(s) of the event. You may host a group of up to 25 Gov Con executives. You will have the opportunity to welcome guests, give an “elevator speech” about your company and kick off the “around the room” introductions of each company. SECAF will manage the promotion of the event and registration. You may invite up to four (4) Gov Con (Non SECAF member) prospects to attend. More details to follow if you choose this option.
- New Member Breakfast – For all new SECAF members since the last New Member Breakfast. Your company will be recognized as the sponsor of the event. You will have the opportunity to welcome guests, give an “elevator speech” about your company before we kick off the “around the room” introductions of each company. SECAF will manage the promotion of the event and registration.
- As a SECAF Sponsor, you will also be given priority for additional sponsorship opportunities as they arise.
| SP=Service Provider and Gov Con=Government Contractor |
Diamond Level | Platinum Level | Gold Level | Friend of SECAF |
| Benefits | $7,000 - SP $6,300 - Gov Con |
$5,000 - SP $4,500 - Gov Con |
$2,500 - SP $2,250 - Gov Con |
$1,000 - SP $750 - Gov Con |
| Logo Hyperlinked on SECAF website | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Logo Recognition in SECAF Emails | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Up to 30 second video infomercial to be shared via email and social media courtesy of CALIBRE Systems, Inc. | Yes | No | No | No |
| Sponsor Spotlight in Email (logo linked to your website, 50-word company description and/or video) | Yes | No | No | No |
| Logo Recognition at all Monthly Events | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Verbal Recognition at all Monthly Events | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Introduction of Panelists at Monthly Event (formerly known as Executive Briefings/Member Forums) | Yes | No | No | No |
| Speaking Opportunity at Events (Moderator/Speaker) | 1st preference | 2nd preference | No | No |
| # of Complimentary SECAF Membership for SPs (For Gov Cons, 1 for organization) | 3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
| Consideration for Awards Gala Sponsorship, if available | 1st preference | 2nd preference | 3rd preference | 4th preference |
| Consideration for additional Sponsorship opportunities, if available | 1st preference | 2nd preference | 3rd preference | 4th preference |
| Event Ticket Discount (Excluding Awards Gala) |
20% | 15% | 10% | 5% |
| Discount Additional SECAF Memberships | 15% | 10& | 5% | No |
| Seat on Committee Membership Programs Sponsorship Marketing Partnerships Legislative/Regulatory |
Yes, committee seat is encouraged |
Yes, committee seat is encouraged |
Yes, committee seat is encouraged |
Yes, committee seat is encouraged |
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Host/Sponsor Event(s)
#1 Webinar=open to members and non-members #2 Webinar=open to all SECAF members #3 Webinar CXO Forum=open to SECAF Gov Con members only - Networking Event - New Member Breakfast |
1st Preference
Select Two (2) - Webinar #1 - Networking Event - New Member Breakfast |
2nd Preference Select One (1) - Webinar #2 - Networking Event - New Member Breakfast |
3rd Preference Select One (1) - Webinar #3 - Networking Event |
No |
| Industry Exclusivity | No | No | No | No |
For additional information, please contact SECAF at 703.574.1117 or info@secaf.org.