Sponsorship Opportunities at the 

2026 Mind, Body & Spirit Men’s Conference

October 23–24, 2026
Waterloo Convention Center • Waterloo, Iowa​

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Theme:

Kings Build Kingdoms

Investing in Stronger Men. Stronger Families. Stronger Communities.

 

The Mind, Body & Spirit Men’s Conference is a transformational experience designed to equip men to lead healthier lives physically, intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and financially.

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Hosted by the Black Men’s Group (BMG), this conference brings together community leaders, mental health professionals, educators, faith leaders, business owners, healthcare providers, veterans, fathers, and young men for two days of inspiration, education, healing, and action.

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Your sponsorship directly supports access for participants who otherwise would not be able to attend while helping expand resources that strengthen families and communities throughout Iowa.

 

Presenting Sponsor

Kingdom Builder

$10,000+

The highest level of partnership for organizations committed to lasting community impact.

Benefits

• Exclusive Presenting Sponsor designation

• “Presented by” recognition on all conference materials

• Premier logo placement on website, registration page, event signage, and printed program

• Recognition from the main stage throughout the conference

• Opportunity to welcome attendees during the opening session

• Full-page advertisement in conference program

• Featured social media campaign before and after the event

• Featured logo on conference video and livestream (if applicable)

• Vendor exhibit space

• 10 conference registrations

• Opportunity to include promotional materials in attendee bags

• Recognition in press releases and media interviews

 

Platinum Sponsor

Legacy Sponsor

$7,500

Help build generational impact for Black men and families.

Benefits

• Large logo placement on conference materials

• Recognition during keynote sessions

• Full-page program advertisement

• Featured social media recognition

• Vendor booth

• Eight conference registrations

• Promotional items in attendee bags

• Website recognition

 

Gold Sponsor

Brotherhood Sponsor

$5,000

Support meaningful conversations around leadership, mental health, fatherhood, and community.

Benefits

• Prominent logo placement

• Half-page program advertisement

• Recognition during one conference session

• Social media recognition

• Vendor booth

• Six conference registrations

• Promotional materials in attendee bags

 

Silver Sponsor

Community Sponsor

$2,500

Help increase access for community members through scholarships and programming.

Benefits

• Logo in conference program

• Website recognition

• Quarter-page advertisement

• Vendor booth

• Four conference registrations

• Social media recognition

 

Bronze Sponsor

Advocate Sponsor

$1,000

Become a visible supporter of Black men’s health and leadership.

Benefits

• Logo in printed program

• Website recognition

• Shared social media recognition

• Two conference registrations

• Vendor booth

 

Friend of the Conference

$500

Every contribution helps remove barriers for men seeking connection, healing, and growth.

Benefits

• Name listed in conference program

• Website recognition

• One conference registration

 

Community Partner

Under $500

Community organizations, churches, civic groups, and individuals who believe in the mission.

Benefits 

• Name listed on the conference website

• Recognition during the event

• Collective appreciation on social media

 

 

Sponsor Specific Experiences

Organizations may choose to sponsor a specific conference experience.

$7,000

Friday Night Keynote Concert Experience

Support a nationally recognized keynote artist focused on mental health, resilience, and hope.

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$5,000

Breakfast Sponsor

Fuel meaningful conversations before the day’s sessions begin.

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$5,000

Lunch Sponsor

Recognition during the conference luncheon with a speaking opportunity.

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$3,500

Scholarship Sponsor

Provides conference registration for approximately 20–25 participants who otherwise could not attend.

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$3,000

Health & Wellness Pavilion

Support health screenings, wellness resources, and community health organizations.

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$2,500

Breakout Session Sponsor

Recognition before educational workshops featuring experts in mental health, leadership, financial wellness, relationships, faith, and physical health.

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$2,000

Volunteer Sponsor

Supports volunteer meals, shirts, and event operations.

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$1,500

Coffee & Networking Sponsor

Keeps attendees energized while encouraging meaningful connections.

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$1,000

Registration Sponsor

Supports attendee check-in materials, welcome packets, and name badges.

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Why Sponsor?

Your investment helps provide:

• Mental health education

• Leadership development

• Fatherhood and family strengthening

• Financial wellness education

• Physical health resources

• Community networking

• Young adult mentorship

• Scholarship registrations

• Black business engagement

• Access to nationally recognized speakers

Every sponsorship helps create healthier men who build healthier families and stronger communities.

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Audience

Participants include:

• Professionals

• Business owners

• Veterans

• College students

• Fathers

• Faith leaders

• Healthcare professionals

• Educators

• Community leaders

• Young men preparing for adulthood

Expected Attendance: 200–300 participants

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Become a Kingdom Builder

Your organization has the opportunity to do more than sponsor an event—you can help build a legacy.

Together, we are creating spaces where men are challenged, supported, healed, and equipped to lead.

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October 23–24, 2026

Waterloo Convention Center

Mind, Body & Spirit Men’s Conference

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Contact

James Corye Johnson, LISW
Founder, Black Men’s Group
Founder, Mind, Body & Spirit Men’s Conference

Website: www.mbsconference.org

Email: info@mbsconference.org

“When men become healthier, families become stronger, and communities thrive.”