Premier Partnerships with AuSM

Reach Minnesota’s autism community through events, education, advertising, and year-round engagement.

AuSM Premier Partnerships are our most comprehensive sponsorship opportunity—designed for organizations that want consistent visibility, meaningful connection, and long-term impact across Minnesota’s autism community.

View the Premier Partnership Packet

What Makes Premier Partnerships Different

An Autism Society of Minnesota Premier Partnership is more than a sponsorship—it’s a relationship built over time. AuSM Premier Partnerships are our most comprehensive sponsorship opportunity—designed for organizations seeking consistent visibility, meaningful connection, and long-term impact. Rather than sponsoring a single event, Premier Partners are woven throughout AuSM’s work, appearing where our community learns, gathers, and seeks support.

With 1 in 28 Minnesotans identified as autistic—more than 150,000 individuals, plus families, educators, and professionals—Premier Partnerships connect your organization to a large, engaged audience actively seeking autism-informed services and resources. As Minnesota’s leading autism organization, AuSM offers credible, values-aligned opportunities that build trust through presence and recognition over time.

Premier Partnership Tiers

Premier Partnerships are available at four annual levels, each offering increasing reach and engagement:

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  • Bronze — $4,999

  • Silver — $9,999

  • Gold — $14,999

  • Platinum — $19,999

Higher tiers include:

  • Additional event sponsorships

  • Expanded program sponsorships

  • Increased advertising frequency and prominence

  • Premium print placement

  • Enhanced branded visibility opportunities

👉 View Full Tier Comparison

A True Partnership

Premier Partnerships are collaborative by design.

We work closely with our partners to:

  • Highlight services in meaningful, community-aligned ways

  • Develop educational or informational opportunities

  • Share stories through trusted AuSM channels

Have an idea? Let’s build it together.

What’s Included

Events

Premier Partners receive sponsorship visibility across AuSM’s signature in-person and virtual events, with exhibit booths and prominent placement included at sponsored events. 2026 events include:

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Programs

Support and be recognized across:

Program sponsors are recognized online, in emails, and during programming.

Advertising

Premier Partnerships include a robust mix of advertising across AuSM’s most trusted platforms:

  • AuSM Connections E-Newsletter
    Delivered twice monthly to 6,500+ opt-in subscribers

  • Social Media Advertising
    Custom posts shared with AuSM’s Facebook and Instagram audiences

  • Website Feature
    Highlighted on ausm.org for the full year

  • Print Advertising
    Ads in printed guides mailed to 5,000+ targeted households, including:

    • Summer Programs Guide

    • Fall Programs Guide

    • Minnesota Autism Conference Program

As partnership levels increase, so does ad size, placement, and frequency.

Ready to Partner?

The autism community is ready to hear from you.

📩 Contact Kelly Ulrick
Director of Events & Fundraising
kulrick@ausm.org | 651.647.1083

Flexible payment plans are available. Custom partnerships welcome.

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