CSG National Partnership & Sponsorship Opportunities
At CSG, we believe the states are the laboratories of democracy.
Join us as we bring state leaders together to advance the common good.
Join the CSG Associates Program
Through the Associates Program, corporations, national trade associations and nonprofit organizations can build and strengthen relationship with key decision-makers. Associates Program members receive unparalleled opportunities to:
- Build relationships with key decision-makers in state government at standing annual regional and national conferences.
- Share expertise and help identify solutions for states through the sponsorship of signature CSG national public policy convenings.
- Increase visibility at regional and national leadership development programs.
- Participate in customized events and research projects.
Leadership Circle
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National Conference
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4 Complimentary Registrations
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4 Invitations to Leadership Reception
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Acknowledgement in the CSG National Conference program brochure and accompanying materials.
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Regional Annual Meeting
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4 Complimentary registrations to be used at regional annual meetings; can be used together or separate.
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1 Discounted registration rate for additional attendee
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4 Invitations total that can be used for a region’s executive committee dinner, reception or other special conference event; invitations are nontransferable.
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CSG Signature Programs
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Leadership Circle members are eligible to sponsor a signature CSG national program. See the full list of opportunities for 2023 below.
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Leadership Council Meetings
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1 Complimentary registration to a stand-alone CSG Leadership Council meeting
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Network with CSG Leaders
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4 Complimentary registrations to Associates Breakfast in Washington, D.C.
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Invitation to annual joint luncheon with CSG and the State Government Affairs Council in Washington, D.C.
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Inform the Work of CSG
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Priority consideration for appointment to CSG national standing committees.
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Eligibility to participate in a preparatory call before the Shared State Legislation Committee meeting.
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Appointment to the CSG 21st Century Committee Board of Trustees.
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Additional Benefits
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Recognition on name badges as a Leadership Circle member.
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Access to advanced registration lists two weeks prior to national and regional annual meetings.
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Free digital subscription to CSG Capitol Ideas magazine.
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Discounted rate on advertising in CSG Capitol Ideas magazine, the CSG national website and in CSG national newsletters.
Premier Associate
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National Conference
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2 Complimentary Registrations
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2 Invitations to Leadership Reception
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Acknowledgement in the CSG National Conference program brochure and accompanying materials.
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Regional Annual Meeting
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2 Complimentary registrations that can be used at regional annual meetings; can be used together or separate.
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1 Discounted registration rate for additional attendee
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2 Invitations total that can be used for a region’s executive committee dinner, reception or other special conference event; invitations are nontransferable.
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CSG Signature Programs
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Premier Associate members are eligible to sponsor of a signature CSG national program. See the full list of opportunities for 2023 below.
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Leadership Council Meetings
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1 Complimentary registration to a stand-alone CSG Leadership Council meeting
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Network with CSG Leaders
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2 Complimentary registrations to Associates Breakfast in Washington, D.C.
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Invitation to annual joint luncheon with CSG and the State Government Affairs Council in Washington, D.C.
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Inform the Work of CSG
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Eligibility for appointment to CSG national standing committees.
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Eligibility to participate in a preparatory call before the Shared State Legislation Committee meeting.
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Additional Benefits
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Recognition on name badges as an Associates Program member.
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Access to advanced registration lists one week prior to national and regional annual meetings.
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Free digital subscription to CSG Capitol Ideas magazine.
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Discounted rate on advertising in CSG Capitol Ideas magazine, the CSG national website and in CSG national newsletters.
Associate
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National Conference
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1 Complimentary Registration
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Regional Annual Meeting
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1 Complimentary registration for a regional annual meeting of your choice.
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1 Discounted registration rate for additional attendee
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CSG Signature Programs
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Associate members are eligible to sponsor of a signature CSG national program. See the full list of opportunities for 2023 below.
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Leadership Council Meetings
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Network with CSG Leaders
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1 Complimentary registrations to Associates Breakfast in Washington, D.C.
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Invitation to annual joint luncheon with CSG and the State Government Affairs Council in Washington, D.C.
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Inform the Work of CSG
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Eligibility for appointment to CSG national standing committees.
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Eligibility to participate in a preparatory call before the Shared State Legislation Committee meeting.
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Additional Benefits
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Recognition on name badges as an Associates Program member.
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Access to advanced registration lists two business days prior to national and regional annual meetings.
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Free digital subscription to CSG Capitol Ideas magazine.
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Discounted rate on advertising in CSG Capitol Ideas magazine, the CSG national website and in CSG national newsletters.
CSG Regional Offices
Regional by design, CSG is a national community with six offices across the U.S. The headquarters office is in Lexington, Ky., and the federal affairs office is located in Washington, D.C. Regional offices are located in Atlanta, Chicago, New York City and Sacramento. All CSG members have the opportunity to participate on two levels—regional and national.
Sponsor the 2023 CSG National Conference
Each year, The Council of State Governments brings together hundreds of state leaders from all three branches of government and from across the United States, the U.S. territories and Canada at its national conference. This year-end convening spotlights priority public policy issues and emerging challenges facing the states. Meaningful networking opportunities and memorable moments are incorporated into the agenda.
Attendance at the 2023 CSG National Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, Dec. 6-9 is expected to exceed 800 state leaders and guests.
View the complete list of partnership opportunities:
CSG National Leadership Development Programs
Henry Toll Fellowship
Aug. 16-20, 2023
Lexington, Kentucky
The Henry Toll Fellowship, named for CSG founder Colorado state Sen. Henry Wolcott Toll, is one of the nation’s premier leadership development programs for state government officials. Each year, the Toll Fellowship brings top officials together for an intensive, five-day leadership bootcamp with sessions designed to stimulate personal assessment and growth, while providing priceless networking and relationship-building opportunities.
Participant Profile: CSG will host 48 state leaders from across the country representing three branches of state government at its national headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. The more than 1,325 Toll graduates include five state/territorial house speakers, three sitting state supreme court justices, eight state/territorial supreme court justices, 10 sitting members of Congress, seven sitting secretaries of state, three attorneys general and two lieutenant governors.
SPONSOR | $10,000
- One representative from your organization/company is invited to attend the Henry Toll Fellowship program evening social activities, Aug. 16-19.
- Organization/company name on program and signage.
- Verbal recognition of sponsorship and introduction during a special event during the Toll Fellowship program.
- One representative invited to attend the Toll Fellows invitation-only reception at the 2023 CSG National Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Organization/company name listed on signate at the Henry Toll Fellows graduation at the 2023 CSG National Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- One representative invited to sit in the VIP section with the 2022 Toll Fellows class at the graduation event at the CSG National Conference.
- Organization/company recognized in CSG Capitol Ideas
A lead sponsorship opportunity is also available for the CSG Henry Toll Fellowship. Contact Margaret Ridley, senior corporate relations manager, for more information.
CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
The CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award recognizes the outstanding work of 20 up-and-coming elected and appointed officials from across the country who not only exemplify strong leadership skills but have also demonstrated a true commitment to serving the citizens of their state/territory. Launched in 2020, CSG will recognize the fourth class of 20 award recipients at the 2023 CSG National Conference.
CSG will recognize the fourth class of 20 award recipients at the 2023 CSG National Conference.
Participant Profile: State leaders from all 50 states and six U.S. territories, 40 years old and younger. Honorees represent all three branches of state government and demonstrate successes working across the aisle.
*Lead Sponsorships are limited to 2.
- Invitation for one organization/company representative to serve as an ex-officio member on the 20 Under 40 Advisory Group which oversees selection process.
- Opportunity to nominate state leaders for the CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award. (Deadline is Aug. 1.)
- Opportunity to provide a greeting during the invitation only leadership development session.
- Invitation to photo shoot with 20 Under 40 Leadership Award winners and inclusion in a class photo.
- Acknowledgment as lead sponsor on all nomination and marketing materials sent to chamber leadership and all legislators 40 years and younger in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
- Invitation (for two) to invitation-only leadership development session for CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership awardees.
- Verbal acknowledgment as the lead sponsor during announcements at the invitation-only leadership development session and plenary awards ceremony.
- Acknowledgment on the CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award signage at the 2023 CSG National Conference.
- Acknowledgment as a national conference Diamond-level Sponsor.
- Featured on conference mobile app.
- Complimentary registration (for four) to the 2023 CSG National Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Invitation (for four) to the CSG Executive Committee reception at the CSG National Conference.
- VIP seating (for two) at the plenary awards ceremony at the CSG National Conference.
- Opportunity to nominate state leaders for the CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award. (Deadline is Aug. 1.)
- Acknowledgment as sponsor on all nomination and marketing materials sent to chamber leadership and all legislators 40 years and younger in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
- Invitation (for one) to invitation-only leadership development session for CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership awardees.
- Verbal acknowledgment at the CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Awards plenary awards ceremony at the CSG National Conference.
- Acknowledgment on CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award signage at the CSG National Conference.
- Acknowledgment as a national conference Bronze-level Sponsor.
- Featured on conference mobile app.
- Complimentary registration (for two) to the 2023 CSG National Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Invitation (for two) to the CSG Executive Committee reception at the CSG National Conference.
- VIP seating (for one) at the plenary awards ceremony at the CSG National Conference.
New Legislative Leaders Academy
June 14-16, 2023
Chicago
CSG is well known for bringing state officials together for intimate, nonpartisan public policy discussions and life-changing leadership development experiences. Recognizing its strength in establishing peer networks among leaders, CSG will provide a new professional and leadership development experience for legislative leaders and equip them with key leadership skills for their new role. The New Legislative Leaders Academy educates participants on the legislative institution, separation of powers, ethics and civility as well as data-driven decision making.
Participant Profile:
Following leadership elections, CSG will invite those legislative leaders new to their roles to participate in the New Legislative Leaders Academy. The inaugural class will be comprised of 20 legislative leaders, which, for the purposes of this program, are defined as caucus chair, whip, majority leader, minority leader, pro tempore, speaker and president.
LEAD SPONSOR | $25,000
- Opportunity for two organization/company representatives to attend the academy.
- Opportunity to nominate state legislative leaders for invitation to the academy.
- Advanced attendee list.
- Acknowledgement as a lead sponsor on social media, the program website and event signage.
CSG National Public Policy Programs
Medicaid Policy Academies
Sept. 18-22
Washington, D.C.
CSG is pleased to bridge our Medicaid 101 and Medicaid Leadership policy academies for a weeklong Medicaid Policy Academy in 2023. This year’s policy academy will convene two classes to educate and equip state policymakers to provide appropriate oversight over state Medicaid programs. In two separate classes, this program will bring together state administration and legislative officials who are engaged with health care policy for a dive into the policy and conversations surrounding governing Medicaid programs.
Participant Profile:
The CSG Medicaid 101 Policy Academy will convene 30 state policymakers, from both the legislative and executive branches, who are new to health care related oversight. For the Medicaid Leadership Academy, CSG will convene 30 state policymakers, from both the legislative and executive branches, with experience in health care related oversight looking for a deepening knowledge and discussion opportunity.
*Lead Sponsorships are limited to 2.
- Opportunity for two representatives from your organization/company to attend the Medicaid Policy Academies, including all sessions, CSG organized meals and special events.
- Opportunity to nominate state leaders to attend the policy academy.
- Opportunity to nominate program and curriculum components for the Medicaid 101 and Medicaid Leadership policy academies.
- Opportunity to make brief remarks during the opening or closing of both policy academy programs.
- Receive updates prior to the policy academy, including the advance registration list.
- Acknowledgement as a lead sponsor of the CSG Medicaid Policy Academy with company logo and representative information in print and online policy academy materials.
- Verbal acknowledgement of organization and attending representatives as a lead sponsor during the opening of each Medicaid Policy Academy program.
- Acknowledgement as a lead sponsor in social media postings, meeting website and event signage.
*8 opportunities available
- Opportunity for one representative from the organization to attend the entire CSG Medicaid Policy Academy, including all sessions and CSG organized events.
- Opportunity to nominate five state leaders to attend the policy academy.
- Receive updates prior to the policy academy, including the advance registration list.
- Opportunity to nominate program and curriculum components for either the Medicaid 101 Policy Academy or Medicaid Leadership Academy.
- Acknowledgement as a sponsor of the CSG Medicaid Policy Academy with company logo and representative information in print and online policy academy materials.
- Verbal acknowledgement of organization during the opening of each Medicaid Policy Academy program.
- Opportunity for one representative from the organization to attend the CSG Medicaid 101 Policy Academy, including all Medicaid 101 sessions and CSG organized events.
- Receive updates prior to the policy academy, including the advance registration list.
- Opportunity to nominate program and curriculum components for the CSG Medicaid 101 Policy Academy.
- Acknowledgement as a sponsor of the CSG Medicaid 101 Policy Academy with company logo and representative information in print and online policy academy materials.
Energy Policy Academy
Location and Date TBD
The Council of State Governments will bring together policymakers and subject matter experts to explore the challenges faced by states around energy production and environmental sustainability as well as learn about innovative ways to develop solutions.
Participant Profile:
CSG will convene 30 state policymakers from both the legislative and executive branches with experience in issues related to energy, environment and sustainability who are looking for a deepening knowledge and discussion opportunity on trending issues and emerging advancements.
*Lead Sponsorships are limited to 2.
- Opportunity for two representatives from the organization to attend the policy academy, including all sessions, CSG organized meals and special events.
- Opportunity to nominate state legislative leaders to attend the policy academy.
- Opportunity to nominate program and curriculum components.
- Opportunity to give brief remarks before opening reception or before a lunch plenary session. (Priority will be given to early sponsors.)
- Acknowledgement as a lead sponsor with company and representative information to be included in materials.
- Acknowledgement as a lead sponsor on event signage.
- Access to advance registration list.
Limited availability — 3 remaining
- Opportunity for one representative from the organization to attend the policy academy, including all sessions, CSG organized meals and special events.
- Opportunity to nominate state legislative leaders to attend the policy academy.
- Opportunity to nominate program and curriculum components for the policy academy.
- Verbal recognition as a gold sponsor during program announcements.
- Acknowledgement as a gold sponsor with company and representative information to be included in materials.
- Acknowledgement as sponsor on event signage.
- Access to advance registration list.
- Opportunity for one representative from the organization to attend the policy academy, including all sessions, CSG organized meals and special events.
- Opportunity to nominate state legislative leaders to attend the policy academy.
- Acknowledgement as a sponsor with company and representative information to be included in materials.
- Acknowledgement as sponsor on event signage.
- Access to advance registration list.
Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs
Location and Date TBD
The Council of State Governments is pleased to convene its Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs — a forum for those individuals that have the lived experience of military service or family of those that have served to address issues that are directly impacting our military service members, their families and veterans.
Federal and state public policy that supports military veterans and military families will be better informed and more effective with the coordinated input of public servants with first-hand experience on these issues. The issues that affect military service members, their families and veterans are broad. The agenda for this commission will evolve to address the most pressing issues as they arise. Some of the issues we will address this year are:
- Mental health and emerging treatments for traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Voting challenges for military service members and their families.
- Workforce Development and Credentialling for military members post separation.
- Purple star schools and supporting children of military service members.
Participant Profile:
The commission is comprised of 10 state policymakers from each of the CSG regions. Six to seven of these members will be legislators, the remaining three to four will be executive and judicial branch policymakers.
- Receive updates prior to the convening, including the advance registration list.
- Opportunity for two representatives to attend the commission convening.
- Verbal acknowledgement as a sponsor of the convening during opening remarks and with company logo and representative information in print and online committee materials.
- Opportunity to nominate program components for future convenings.
- Receive updates prior to the convening, including the advance registration list.
- Opportunity for one representative to attend the commission convening.
- Acknowledgement as a sponsor of the convening with company logo and representative information in print and online committee materials.
