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Building Community and a More Resilient Future

Join us in supporting this groundbreaking symposium that centers Indigenous voices and establishes new ethical frameworks for collaborative research. Your partnership is a direct investment in a more resilient food system that serves all by championing:

  • Food & Nutrition: Highlighting the nutritional benefits and health applications of native plant foods.
  • Ethical Markets: Exploring responsible commercialization strategies that benefit Indigenous communities.
  • Land Management: Discussing traditional ecological knowledge and sustainable land stewardship.
  • Climate Solutions: Supporting biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration to create climate-resilient food systems.
  • Community Building: Fostering partnerships built on mutual trust and respect.

Corporate Partner Sponsorship Tiers ($1,000+)

Your investment in this inaugural event helps us build a sustainable tradition. With 224 carefully selected participants including Tribal leaders, researchers, and policy makers, this symposium offers exceptional networking and recognition opportunities. Please refer to the "Ready to Partner With Us?" section below to determine the correct contact for your organization type.

Native Plant Foods Champion–$10,000+

Limited to 3 partnerships

  • 4 complimentary registrations (FMV: $800)
  • Exclusive VIP faculty dinner (4-6 attendees per sponsor) with Dr. Daniel Potter, Plant Sciences and Symposium Chair; Dr. Beth Rose Middleton Manning, Native American Studies; Dr. M. Kat Anderson, Traditional Ecological Knowledge expert and renowned author (FMV: $144)
  • Table for educational information*
  • Recognition at opening/closing ceremonies
  • Logo on symposium homepage
  • Logo on "Partner" page with quote opportunity + recognition in digital program
  • Logo on large screen during meal periods and intermissions
  • Optional exclusive meal sponsorship of noon or evening meal
    • Named in digital program and verbal acknowledgment - "Please enjoy this [meal] made possible by [Name]"

Plant Knowledge Partner–$4,000

  • 4 complimentary registrations + priority networking access during receptions (FMV: $800)
  • Table for educational information* (subject to availability from 8 total)
  • Logo on symposium homepage and "Partner" page
  • Recognition in digital program + logo on large screen slides during meal periods
  • Optional breakfast sponsorship with individual recognition (no longer available)

Traditional Foods Cultivator–$2,500

  • 3 complimentary registrations (FMV: $600)
  • Logo on "Partner" page with description + recognition in digital program
  • Logo on large screen slides during meal periods and intermissions

Native Plants Supporter–$1,000

  • 1 complimentary registration (FMV: $200)
  • Logo on "Partner" page + recognition in digital program

Individual and Community Contributions (Under $1,000)

Individual Cash Donations

For direct, secure online donations in any amount, please use our UC Davis GIVE page. Every contribution helps make this symposium accessible to students and community members. We are deeply grateful to all who contribute.

Donate Now via UC Davis GIVE Page

Name Recognition Tiers (Cash and In-Kind)

We gratefully acknowledge donors whose generosity helps make this gathering accessible. These tiers provide recognition for small monetary gifts and non-monetary in-kind contributions:

Generous Patrons–for all levels

  • Name recognition and link to organization website on Agenda and Partners page

Ready to Partner With Us?

To ensure your inquiry is handled efficiently, please direct your message based on the nature of your request:

For Corporate and Foundation Sponsorships:

Questions regarding structured sponsorship tiers, payment arrangements, and formal corporate contracts, please contact our Corporate Development liaison: 

Judy Nguyen
Assistant Director, Foundation and Corporate Engagement
Development and Alumni Relations
University of California, Davis, Conference Center
550 Alumni Lane, Davis, CA 95616
(530) 761-8259  |  [email protected]
fce.ucdavis.edu

Download full partnership details: [Native Plant Foods Symposium Sponsorship Packages.PDF, 453KB]

Important Note: All corporate sponsorships are handled in compliance with UC Davis's official policies on private support. Our team will work with you to ensure your partnership aligns with university guidelines.

For Programmatic Collaborations:

Questions regarding Academic, Departmental, Government and Tribal sponsorships, in-kind contributions (including gifts for raffles), or any programmatic collaboration inquiries, please contact: