Sponsorship Opportunities

USCCA 29th International Conference

Celebrating Our 35th Anniversary

Conference Dates: August 2-4, 2024
Venue: DePaul University, Lincoln Park Campus, Chicago, Illinois
Conference Theme: “Our Hope is in Christ.”

Our Mission

Inspired by the Gospel, the mission of the US-China Catholic Association is to build bridges of friendship and dialogue between people of China and the United States by offering educational, service, and cultural programs in support of the Church and the larger society.

Our Vision

The vision of the US-China Catholic Association is to build friendship and cooperation between Catholics in China and in the United States for the flourishing of society.

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Overview of Sponsorships

Conference registration never covers the full cost of a conference. There are always attendees whose  participation is valuable but who cannot cover full cost. As part of our commitment to the Chinese and American Friendship Ministry, we are especially committed to supporting college and university students  who would like to attend the conference. And this year, we expect that dining and facility expenses will be more than we had anticipated.  

With that in mind, we are seeking conference sponsors who can help cover one or other aspect of the conference. We do not have to cover every item in this list, but if we get sponsors to cover approximately $35,000 to $50,000, we are assured of breaking even.  

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For more information, please email director@uscatholicchina.org.
 

Special Conference Sponsors (Unrestricted Gifts for Greatest Needs)

Diamond Sponsor

$35,000

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Sapphire Sponsor

$20,000

Gold Sponsor

$10,000

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Silver

$5,000

Bronze

$2,500

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Sponsor a Keynote Speaker

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Four keynote speakers have been confirmed:

• Friday evening opening keynote speaker, Dr. Naomi Thurston from Hong Kong

• Saturday morning keynote speaker, Fr. Augustine Tsang from Taiwan

• Sunday morning keynote speaker, Bishop Paul Junmin Pei from Liaoning, China

• Sunday afternoon closing keynote speaker, Dr. Anthony E. Clark from the United States

• Suggested sponsorship: $1,500 to $2,500 per keynote speaker. 

• Total for other expenses can range from $750 to $1000 including audio/visual and recording.

Sponsor Panelists

Twelve panels have been confirmed:

• Nine panels on Saturday

• Three panels on Sunday

• Each panel usually has three speakers

• Suggested sponsorship: $1,250 per panel 

Sponsor Visitors from the Church in China

$750 for registration, meals, room, and travel if not in Chicago

$250 for registration and meals if in Chicago 

More than ten opportunities remain available.

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Sponsor a Director of Campus Ministry (Friendship Ministry)

$750 for registration, meals, room, and travel if not in Chicago

$250 for registration and meals if in Chicago

More than ten opportunities remain available.

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Sponsor a University Student or Young Professional (Friendship Ministry)

$500 for registration, meals, room, and travel if not in Chicago

$150 for registration and meals if in Chicago 

More than ten opportunities remain available.​

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Sponsor the Friday Evening Keynote Reception 

$2,500

Sponsor Breakfast

$1,000 for Saturday morning

$1,000 for Sunday morning

Sponsor Morning and Afternoon Tea Service

$1,000 for Saturday Morning

$1,000 for Saturday Afternoon

​$500 for Sunday Morning

Sponsor the August 3 Liturgical Celebration

​Suggested sponsorship: $2,500

Sponsor the Award Banquet 

$10,000 

Sponsor a Table of Ten at theSaturday Evening Ricci Award Banquet

$1,000

Post-Conference Sponsorships

Sponsor Post-Conference Pastoral Visits

• Join fellow participants in tour of several of Chicago’s iconic churches

• Suggested donation: $500 to underwrite transportation costs