Support the Power of Clarity
Sponsoring the Center for Plain Language is your opportunity to lead the movement for clear, effective communication across North America. Whether you’re a government agency, nonprofit, or private company, your support helps ensure that people understand the information they receive—because clarity isn’t just nice to have; it’s essential.
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Download our full Sponsorship Levels and Benefits guide for easy reference.
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Why Sponsor?
Since 2003, the Center has championed plain language in public and private communications. We:
- Help agencies and organizations write clearly and understandably.
- Train professionals to use plain language in their work.
- Encourage the public to expect—and demand—clear communication.
- Advocate for plain language policies and legislation.
- Evaluate and grade government writing through our annual Report Cards.
- Celebrate excellence in plain language with the ClearMark Awards.
When you sponsor us, you join a community that values transparency, equity, and accessibility in communication.
Sponsorship Levels
Choose the sponsorship level that fits your goals and visibility needs:
- Benefactor – $5,000
- Patron – $2,500
- Sustainer – $1,500
- Supporter – $1,000
- Contributor – $500
Sponsorship Benefits
General
Benefit | Benefactor ($5,000) | Patron ($2,500) | Sustainer ($1,500) | Supporter ($1,000) | Contributor ($500) |
Digital sponsor badge to signify your support and sponsorship level |
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Your logo/name on the Center’s website with link to your site |
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Your logo/name on the Center’s promotional communications |
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A guest blog on the Center’s website |
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ClearMark Awards
Benefit | Benefactor ($5,000) | Patron ($2,500) | Sustainer ($1,500) | Supporter ($1,000) | Contributor ($500) |
Your logo/name on all ClearMark Award category winner press releases |
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Your logo and description featured for 1 minute at the Awards program |
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Your logo and description featured for 30 seconds at the Awards program |
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Your logo and description featured for 15 seconds at the Awards program |
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Free attendance for up to 4 employees |
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Free attendance for up to 3 employees |
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Free attendance for 2 employees |
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Free attendance for 1 employee |
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Additionally, all sponsors are included in ClearMark Award winner press releases—reaching a wide audience of professionals and decision makers.
Make Your Impact
Ready to be a voice for clarity? Select your sponsorship level and fill out the form:
Become a SponsorPrefer to share or save the details?
Our Sponsorship Levels and Benefits are available as a downloadable PDF.
Download the PDF GuideTogether, we can make communication clearer—for everyone.