Become a Sponsor

C-HEARTS is a grassroots effort working to sustain and increase the inclusion of contemplative practices and pedagogy in higher education.

HOW ARE SPONSORING FUNDS USED?
Sponsorships make it possible for us to reduce the costs for all student participants (undergraduate, graduate, & professional). These funds also allow us to provide scholarships for those experiencing financial hardship.

 

IS THERE A REQUIRED MINIMUM OR AMOUNT FOR SPONSORSHIPS?
There is no required minimum or amount. We welcome donations at any financial level. Our tiers for typical sponsorships are shared, below. We invite you &/or your organization to become a sponsor!

WHAT IS THE VALUE OF CONTEMPLATIVE PEDAGOGY AND PRACTICES?
Research suggests that contemplative practices, such as mindfulness and similar self-reflection, can enhance students' cognitive and academic performance, stress management, emotional intelligence/emotional regulation, prosocial orientation (social and civic service, ethics, altruism, compassion, etc.) and development as whole individuals—critical skills for life and career success. Furthermore, it has benefits for the wellbeing of professionals as well as students: increasing one's sense of meaning and purpose, focusing our awareness, deepening our compassion for self and others, improving listening and interpersonal connections, providing contemplative support and methods for addressing structural inequalities, building more just and humane organizations, and mitigating stress or burnout.

 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO STUDENTS/PROFESSIONALS ATTENDING OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE?

"This conference has been outstanding! I am so grateful for an affordable conference that is also encouraging graduate/undergrad students to join the conversation.." ~ Student attendee, CPHE Conference
 

"Beautifully-organized and enacted conference! I'm excited about following up on ideas and possibilities for my own work and plan to get info about the organization to others at my institution." ~ Faculty attendee, CPHE conference

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"My favorite conference to attend, by far. I love the experiential aspect and that registrants are invited to be participants and not just attendees." ~ Administrator attendee, CPHE conference

The Contemplative Practices for Higher Education (CPHE) Conference will offer its 12th gathering in 2026, serving approximately 125 attendees annually. Our conferences provide opportunities for those working in all fields of higher education - academics, student services, health and wellness, and administration - to engage with the shared goal of preparing students for professional, community and personal life. 
 

Our financial goal is to provide affordable access to the conference and future events for anyone who has an interest in this discussion. Sponsorship of this conference allows us to keep registration cost low and to provide scholarships.

 

COMMON SPONSORSHIP TIERS
 

• Bronze - $500 Sponsorship:

  • Sponsor's name listed in conference program and on website and Facebook page.

  • All sponsors are invited to bring a Poster &/or Tabling materials, an outreach and promotion opportunity.

  • Includes one free 2024 conference registration.
     

• Silver - $750 Sponsorship:

  • Receives all items listed above,

  • Sponsor's name acknowledged in the opening conference welcome speech for the conference, 

  • Includes two free conference registrations.
     

• Gold - $1000 Sponsorship: 

  • Receives all items listed above,

  • Sponsor's name acknowledged in the opening conference welcome speech for the conference, 

  • Includes three free conference registrations.
     

• Doug Lindner Scholarship Fund - $250 Sponsorship: 

  • This pool of funds provides scholarships to attend the conference or other C-HEARTS programs, for students and/or professionals experiencing financial need or hardships, 

  • Sponsors may indicate how they would like to set up further contributions to the scholarship fund, 

  • Sponsor's name will be listed in the conference program plus your logo on the website,

  • This fund was established by a founding gift from InStill Mindfulness.