Capitol Steps – VAAEYC State Advocacy Day ($5,000)

On MLK Day each year, VAAEYC members and advocates gather at the State Capitol to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood education. Early childhood professionals from all over the state join together to meet with their elected officials, attend legislative briefings, and learn more about the legislative process. This partnership assures that the group has in-person training for effective advocacy. Funding partner will receive recognition on all event related emails, social media posts, and on-site signage during training, as well as on opportunity to address attendees.

• Full-page ad in three bi-monthly newsletters
• Side bar ad on VAAEYC website for 6 months
• Three social media posts on VAAEYC pages (Facebook, Instagram)
• One 8’x8’ Booth at the VAAEYC Annual Conference

Advocacy Stipends ($1,000)

VAAEYC is working to eliminate financial barriers to participating in the legislative process by providing members with stipends to cover travel and unpaid time-off so they can meet with elected officials and participate in legislative hearings for either the Capitol Steps Day or the NAEYC Public Policy Forum. Funding partner will receive recognition in all emails and social media posts related to advocacy stipends.

• ½ Page ad in one bi-monthly newsletter
• Side bar ad on VAAEYC website for 3 months

NAEYC Accreditation Fee Support Grants ($1,500)

All young children deserve access to high-quality early learning programs! To support early learning programs in achieving NAEYC Accreditation, VAAEYC will provide grants to cover the cost of fees associated with accreditation. Priority will be given to early learning programs serving children living in poverty, multilingual children, children of color, and children with differing abilities. Funding partner will receive recognition on emails and social media posts promoting grant applications and on all grant application and award materials.

• Full-page ad in three bi-monthly newsletters
• Side bar ad on VAAEYC website for 6 months
• Three social media posts on VAAEYC pages (Facebook, Instagram)
• Recognition at the VAAEYC Annual Conference as the supporter of recently accredited programs.

Clarene Vickery Scholarship Fund ($500)

Access to professional development is key to helping early childhood professionals excel in the field! The Clarene Vickery Scholarship Fund covers travel expenses and conference registration for VAAEYC members who have never attended our Annual Conference, and would not otherwise be able to. Funder will receive recognition on all emails and social media posts related to the Clarene Vickery Scholarship Fund and Recipients.

• ½ Page ad in one bi-monthly newsletter
• ½ Page ad in conference program
• Side bar ad on VAAEYC website for 3 months
• Recognition at the VAAEYC Annual Conference as the supporter of Scholarships.

Partner Package – $4,000 (Limited to two partners.)

½ Page ad in all 6 newsletters (One Year) $2,400 Value
Ad on VAAEYC Website for 12 Months $2,400 Value
Full-size Booth at VAAEYC Annual Conference $450 Value