Request for Sponsorship Support

Sponsorship Opportunities

We have a number of sponsorship or funding opportunities available.

The Dan Davin Short Story Conference appeals to a wide range of people from throughout New Zealand. We have speakers coming from all over the country as well as delegates. These attendees are largely writers or academics. Many of them host blogs or writing related websites. Our aim is to provide them with a unique Southern experience that inspires them to write about Southland and their experience here either through online means or as part of their writing. As a supporter of this conference there is an increased opportunity of attendees acknowledging your support.

Keynote Speaker Support
We have 4 keynote speakers attending the conference – Janet Wilson, Owen Marshall, Dame Fiona Kidman and Tracey Slaughter. Each requires accommodation whilst in Invercargill and travel to get to Invercargill. For $700 you could be a Speaker Sponsor.

This will give you:

• The opportunity to be named in the Dan Davin Short Story conference programme ie Owen Marshall presented by (Business Name).
• This will also include promotion via our Facebook page and advertising.
• You will be able to introduce the speaker who you are sponsoring
• You will be able to include information in our delegate registration packs
• You will receive one free registration at the conference (Valued at $200).
• You will be able to have a display space or pull up banner displayed in the main auditorium.

Product sponsor
We are also looking for product sponsors to help cover general costs of the conference. For $200 you could be a product sponsor.

This will give you:

• The opportunity to have a display or pull up banner at the conference
• You will be able to provide an item for the delegate registration pack.
• You will be acknowledged in our printed material and through our Facebook page promotion.

Product Discounts
We are offering delegates the opportunity to enjoy the best Southland has to offer including a bus trip to Bluff and Riverton and organised tours.

For offering product discounts you will receive:

• Mention and acknowledgement in our conference registration information and online through our website and Facebook page

Funders Support 
Funders will be acknowledged for their contribution to the conference.

This will include:

• Mention and acknowledgement in our conference registration information and online through our website and Facebook page
• Opportunity to have something in the delegate’s registration pack
• Mention and acknowledgement throughout the conference from the MC
• Opportunity to speak at the conference
• Opportunity to have a pull up banner or display in the main auditorium

We are happy to discuss other opportunities to have you involved in the Dan Davin Short Story conference if these options do not suit you. We are happy to answer any questions. Thank you very much for considering our proposal.

​For enquiries please contact:  [email protected]​