Our Business Partners

Why Start With Our Business Partners?

Our business partners are more than vendors — they’re allies in public education. They invest in our schools, our educators, and the programs that strengthen teaching and learning across our communities.

When you contact a business partner first, you’re working with organizations that understand the realities of public education: tight budgets, high expectations, and the responsibility we carry to students and families. These partners have stepped up to support professional development, advocacy, and resources that directly benefit you and your colleagues.

Choosing them keeps resources circulating within a network committed to strong schools. It reinforces partnerships that help us expand training, amplify educator voices, and sustain the work that matters most.

Support the partners who support public education — and help ensure our collective impact continues to grow.

Become a SAM Business Partner

Where Montana’s Education Leaders and Industry Innovators Connect

Why Partner with SAM?

Becoming a School Administrators of Montana (SAM) Business Partner puts your brand at the center of Montana’s education leadership network. It’s more than sponsorship — it’s a strategic relationship built on visibility, credibility, and impact.

Your Partnership Includes:

High-Visibility Promotion

• Advertisement in the SAM Bulletin
• Monthly business listing in every issue
• Featured website link connecting educators directly to you

Exclusive Access

• Nontransferable use of affiliate conference attendee list
• Event sponsorships — from breakfasts to refreshment breaks
• Exhibit booth at affiliate conferences
• Exclusive booth at the SAM Administrators Institute (available only to Business Partners)
• At our Glacier Level, you can be invited to speak at monthly regional meetings of the state superintendents – our most valuable audience for business partners

Statewide Recognition

• Announcement email sent to all SAM members highlighting your continued partnership
• Exposure to thousands of decision-makers in Montana’s education community

Join SAM through a Business Partnership

A clear, mission-driven way to connect with Montana’s school leaders through visibility, engagement, and collaboration. Partnership terms run for one year from the date of acceptance and are subject to approval by the SAM Board of Directors.  Upgrade tiers build on one another—each includes the benefits of the previous tier.

Crossroads Partner $1000

Connection - Exclusive tier for education-focused nonprofits; Foundations, associations, or public entities; Organizations contributing expertise, programming, or facilitation

• Co-host or contribute to SAM organized sessions, webinars, and workshops
• Listing in the SAM Bulletin as a Collaborative Partner
• Acknowledgment and Display in conference materials or sessions
  
• Discounted conference attendance and opportunities to network with members

Trailhead Partner $2000

Recognition — A partnership for organizations beginning a meaningful connection with Montana’s school leadership community

• Listing in the SAM Bulletin
• Website link on the SAM Business Partners page
• Exhibit opportunity at one affiliate conference – coordinated by SAM
• Access to Summer Conference with limited display opportunity
• Eligible for event sponsorships
• Exclusive input into SAM Resource Hub

Landmark Partner $4000

Presence — A partnership that reflects expanded engagement and consistent presence across SAM programs and events.

• “SAM Partner Spotlight” a 300-word feature in the SAM Bulletin
  
  • “How this partner supports Montana schools” - Includes link + contact
• Exhibit booth at any affiliate conference
• Exhibit Booth at the Summer Conference - Exclusive to SAM Business Partners
• Private access to attendee list from conference
• Webinar “listen in” participation
• Work with members through SAM Office Hours Program

Range Partner $5,000

Engagement — A high-impact partnership defined by long-term commitment and visible influence within the SAM community.

• 12 display advertisements in the SAM Bulletin
• Exhibit booths at each affiliate conference
• Dedicated announcement email to all SAM members recognizing the partnership
• Priority and premium conference booth placement
• Exclusive sponsorship offers and placements
• Curated introductions to school leadership based on partner goals and member needs
• Opportunity to present at SAM curated webinar(s)

Summit Partner $7,500

Influence — A leadership-level partnership demonstrating elevated investment and strong support for SAM members statewide.

• Sponsorship recognition at select SAM events
• Priority and premium conference booth placement
• First right of refusal on sponsorships
• Opportunity to present at Regional Affiliate meetings
• Exclusively sponsored webinar presentation or virtual roundtables with school leadership groups
• Complimentary conference registrations for partner representatives

 Horizon Partner $10,000

Collaboration — SAM’s premier partnership level for visionary organizations focused on shaping the future of school leadership in Montana.

• Top-tier recognition across all SAM publications and events
• Co-Branded Mini Grant or Scholarship – “Aspiring (Principal, Superintendent) Award”
• Sponsorship presence at each affiliate conferences
• Exclusive option for hosted breakout session at a conference
• Customized partnership opportunities aligned with SAM priorities

Join Us

Position your brand where it matters most — alongside Montana’s education leaders shaping the future of our schools.

Learn more or become a partner today:

Click HERE to submit the SAM Business Partnership Request form