Become a conference co-sponsor or donor
While the base of the conference is supported through grant funding, help us raise an additional $10,000-$15,000 to scale the conference to our ideal size and capacity
Sponsors:
Organizations, departments or centers, and institutions who wish to sponsor the conference as a whole or specific sessions or offerings. Sponsors are listed on the conference website, all printed conference materials, and on relevant signage.
Donors:
Individuals who wish to financially cover the cost of their and others’ participation in the conference. Recommended for conference attendees based on income and affiliation. Donors are anonymous and not listed on conference materials.
Sponsorship
Sponsor a
conference offering
or contribute to the general conference fund
Sponsor 1 panel room for 1 day of the conference
$350
Sponsor morning coffee and snacks for 1 day of the conference
$750
Sponsor 1 day of interpretation (1 interpreter)
$1000
Sponsor a half-day of auditorium usage
$1,500
Sponsor a full day of auditorium usage
$2,500
Sponsor the exhibition room or poster session
$3,000
Sponsor a post-conference reception
$5,000
Offer general conference support at the threshold of your choosing
$250 to $5,000
Want to sponsor? Contact pubanthcon@american.edu
Donors
Donations
Donations are routed to the Department of Anthropology via an official American University giving page.
The Public Anthropology Conference was able to return after a seven-year hiatus after being awarded a grant through the AU Office of Research. Though this award has been critical, it is not enough to cover the full range of offerings and support we try to provide and the funding expires in January 2026. Donations are critical for us to ensure long-term viability of the conference.
Why donate?
Donations help us:
Host the conference at a more central location
Offer free registration and transportation support
Provide complimentary meals or snacks
Provide interpretation services and compensate interpretation professions
Offer more student fellowships
Provide digital access to conference programming and materials
Increase the size and offerings of the conference
Support conference sustainability and longevity
Sliding Scale Information
Recommended donations are calculated on a sliding scale, factoring in income, role, affiliation, and student status.
We also know that there are many additional factors which impact an individual’s financial position. While these are “recommended amounts,” we trust everyone’s assessment of their own financial capacity and how that informs whether to donate and at what level.
$0: No Donation
Recommended for:
Registrants from small and local community-based organizations, advocacy groups, non-profits, or research partnerships, particularly those with limited resources and which serve oppressed populations.
Individuals who make less than $45,000 per year.
Students
$35: Just Meals Donation
This is the approximate cost of providing meals to one attendee over the course of the 2-day conference.
Recommended for:
Individuals who make between $45,000 and $55,000 per year.
Students
$75: Single Day Donation
This is the approximate cost of hosting one attendee for one day of the 2-day conference, accounting for overall event programming and daily lunches.
Recommended for:
Individuals who make between $55,000 and $75,000 per year
Attendees without formal university affiliation
$145: Standard Donation
This is the approximate cost of hosting one attendee over the 2-day conference, accounting for overall event programming and daily lunches.
Recommended for:
Individuals who make between $75,000 and $100,000 per year
University-affiliated attendees
$290: Pay It Forward Donation
This is the approximate cost of hosting two attendees over the 2-day conference, accounting for overall event programming and daily lunches. This category reflects that a donor is covering the full cost of their own ticket, as well as someone else’s.
Recommended for:
Individuals who make between $100,000 and $200,000 per year
University-affiliated attendees
$580: Pay It Forward X 3 Donation
This is the approximate cost of hosting four attendees over the 2-day conference, accounting for overall event programming and daily lunches. This category reflects that a donor is covering the full cost of their own ticket, as well as for 3 other attendees.
Recommended for:
Individuals who make over $200,000 per year
University-affiliated attendees