Local Government Academy

Your Link to Local Government

Click here to download a copy of the current Sponsorship Prospectus.

Become a positive presence in the day-to-day workings of local government
Support the Local Government Academy, the organization more than 10,000 elected and appointed municipal officials have turned to for help with the daily demand of their job.

Be seen as part of a trusted resource
For 30 years, the Local Government Academy has provided the practical help local officials need for the complex job of governing -- from classes in municipal management to on-site technical assistance. The Academy’s unique status as an education-focused organization -- without partisanship, profit motive, or lobbying function -- adds to its credibility. A diverse board of academicians, business advisors, nonprofit administrators, and government officials ensures that theAcademy’s programs remain responsive to community needs.

Be an Advocate for Good Government and be heard all year long
As a supporter of the Local Government Academy, your commitment to good government gets well known. Academy publications, publicity, and web site acknowledge you as an “Advocate for Good Government.” And the Academy’s many programs present you with unique opportunities to directly interact with local officials.

Promoting excellence —right from the start
To kick off the 2013 election season, LGA will offer three sessions of Contemplating Governing, a program for potential candidates for local office. After the General Election in November, the Academy’s will offer its highly acclaimed “Newly Elected Officials Course” (NEOC). Ongoing training to build on the solid foundation developed in the Newly Elected Officials Course occurs throughout the year.

Click here for a current copy of the Sponsorship Prospectus.

Levels of Giving:

Benefactors $3,000 and above

Sponsorship of the Contemplating Governing (2012-2013) / Newly Elected Officials Course (2013-2014). Logos of sponsors are included on marketing materials for Contemplating Governing and the formal invitation for the Newly Elected Officials Course.
Recognition as Contemplating Governing or NEOC sponsor via signage at event
Opportunity to facilitate "Third Thursdays," a monthly roundtable discussion focusing on a current topic of interest to local governments
Logo displayed on announcements, program brochures, special event signage, and website - which will link back to your site
Two tickets to the NEOC Opening Day Lunch (November 2013) and NEOC Graduation Dinner (March 2014), with your renewal fo support for 2013-2014.
One complimentary advertisement in Resource Guide or Recognition Luncheon program.
Opportunity to facilitate "Webinar Wednesdays," a free monthly webinar focusng on a topic of interest to local governments
Opportunity to participate in quarterly program planning meetings
Written recognition via announcements, program brocrues, special event signage and website - which will link back to your site
"Advocate for Good Government" Certificate
Recognition and link to your website in Academy Notes and Advocates Update, LGA's two monthly e-newsletters with more than 4,500 subscribers
One (1) Ticket to the Annual Recognition Luncheon

Partners $1500 - $2999

Opportunity to facilitate "Webinar Wednesdays," a free monthly webinar focusng on a topic of interest to local governments
Opportunity to participate in quarterly program planning meetings
Written recognition via announcements, program brocrues, special event signage and website - which will link back to your site
"Advocate for Good Government" Certificate
Recognition and link to your website in Academy Notes and Advocates Update, LGA's two monthly e-newsletters with more than 4,500 subscribers
One (1) Ticket to the Annual Recognition Luncheon

Donors $500 - $1499

Written recognition via announcements, program brocrues, special event signage and website - which will link back to your site
"Advocate for Good Government" Certificate
Recognition and link to your website in Academy Notes and Advocates Update, LGA's two monthly e-newsletters with more than 4,500 subscribers
One (1) Ticket to the Annual Recognition Luncheon

For more information about becoming an Advocate for Good Government,
contact Susan G. Hockenberry, Executive Director at (412) 586-5659.

Donations are also accepted at any time to the Michael P. Lynch Scholarship Fund

In-kind donations will be recognized at the category that corresponds tothe dollar value of the donation.