Become a Partner!
KASB understands vendors' vital role in the success our members seek to achieve. We value your key role in connecting with them and offering your products and services to support student success and local community engagement.
Many vendors have supported our association for decades. KASB has a partners' program that supports two outcomes:
Our most expansive partnership opportunity is an Association Partnership. An annual or multi-year contract agreement that showcases your company’s commitment to Kansas public education allows access to multiple association events throughout the year, title sponsorship of our annual convention, and other unique marketing opportunities.
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S howcase your organization as one that is both positioned and committed to the Kansas public education marketplace, which sets your organization apart as one that not only markets to our members but supports the desired outcome of student success.
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Our members continuously seek vendor support and engagement for various goods and services. They look to professional associations as the init ial vetting and recommendation resource for district administrations and the board of education.
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KASB has multiple ways to give back to education. We value all partnerships and understand not one size fits all. If you are interested in a convention partnership only, we can send you more information.
Learn More about the Pathway to Partnership...
KASB is proud to serve Kansas school boards. We have seen the benefit of partnering with companies with a direct passion for supporting our members. If your company cannot meet the requirements of the premier partnership pathways, the program partnership may be a great place to get started.
Most companies will meet the requirements of the Premier Partnership within one to two years while receiving the benefits listed below. This Pathway to Premier is a market entry if your business is "new to Kansas." These opportunities are for companies that aren't based in Kansas but work extensively with our schools, boards, and districts across the state. At most, three vendors offering similar products or services will be approved annually.
Program Value
- One KASB Convention Booth
- Convention Partnership
- Sponsorship/Participation in one of the following per year:
- BOLD (Business, Operations, Leadership, Development)
- LIT (Leadership for Tomorrow)
- WLS (Women's Leadership Summit)
- AIA (Advocacy in Action)
- Human Resources Cohort
- Summer Leadership Summit
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$5,000
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Our most expansive partnership opportunity is a Premier Partnership. This annual or multi-year agreement showcases your company's commitment to public education in Kansas, gives the vendor access to multiple association events throughout the year, title sponsorship of our annual convention, and other unique marketing opportunities.
Silver
- One Professional Leaming (PL) Opportunity (Blog;Vlog or Podcast)
- Recognition as a KASE Partner on the KASE website or other mediums
- One full cross-sell week per year (social media marketing)
- One KASE Convention Booth
- Convention Partnership (Including lOxlO booth in premier location)
- Membership Access During Convention for one partner
- Happy Hour Access at Convention
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$7,500
$8600 value
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Gold
- Two Professional Learning (PL) Opportunity (Blog!Vlog or Podcast)
- Recognition as a KASE Partner on the KASE website or other mediums
- Two full cross-sell week per year (social media marketing)
- One KASE Convention Booth
- Convention Partnership (Including 20x20 booth in premier location)
- Membership Access During Convention for two partners
- Happy Hour Access at Convention
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$15,000
$18,600 value
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Platinum
- Four Professional Learning (PL) Opportunity (Blog/Vlog or Podcast)
- Recognition as a KASE Partner on the KASE website or other mediums
- Three full cross-sell week per year (social media marketing)
- One KASE Convention Booth
- Convention Partnership (Including 20x20 booth in premier location)
- Membership Access During Convention for four partners
- Access to Convention Happy Hour as a Title Sponsor
- Access to PD Event (By request only at the discretion of the Executive Director and/or Executive Staff)
- May enroll one representative as attendee of Leadership for Tomorrow
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$25,000
$33,100 value
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Annual Convention 2023
This year, our Annual Convention is November 9-12. Our tradeshow day will be hosted on Saturday, November 11.
Fill out the contract and share it with exhibitor@kasb.org by August 25, 2023, to join us at this year's convention.
Requirements for Becoming an Association Partner
The Vendor Must:
- Not provide services offered by or through the Association;
- Be one of three Vendors offering similar products and services approved (geographic diversity in Kansas is an essential factor in partnership approval)
- Denote one of the following on the Vendor Partnership Application:
- Participation in the Association's Annual Convention for 2+ years;
- Past Association Partnership for 3+ years; or
- Have a principal of the Vendor who served on a statewide or national education-related board of directors.
- Be in good social and economic standing in Kansas as well as nationally if a national organization;
- If rated, have a Better Business Bureau (BBB) grade of C+ or higher. If not rated, provide a rationale;
- If rated, have a financial rating through S & P of BBB or higher. If not rated, provide a rationale;
- Provide written referrals from 2+ current Association members using said services or products; and
- Provide a referral from another similar state association in or neighboring Kansas.
Partnership Application Process
A partnership with KASB gives exclusive access to educational leaders across the state. Become a partner today!
Association Partnerships
Contact Leadership Services with your level of interest or questions regarding Association Partnerships.
- Internal review of the application
- KASB vetting with references and potential partner
- Potential partner presentation with Leadership and Executive Teams
- Contract review design and evaluation with Leadership Team
- Contract execution between Association Partner and Executive Director of KASB
Learn more about our KASB Partners and find contact information, websites, and more!
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