ANNUAL PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS

Partner with AIA Triangle and build relationships, strengthen brand recognition, and position your company in front of architects and designers through this comprehensive package of benefits.

To become an annual partner, please complete and submit the Partner Application and payment via the links below.

PARTNER APPLICATION

PAYMENT

WHY PARTNER WITH AIA TRIANGLE?

AIA Triangle wants to help you reach the design community around the Triangle with a variety of opportunities to enhance your exposure. Our annual partnership program offers you an effective way to strengthen your market position and target architecture and design clients through a strategic and repetitive approach offered at all levels of membership in AIA Triangle. We strive to ensure you receive the most value from your annual partnership.

AIA Triangle architects spend millions per year on products and services; are responsible for pre-bid, bid-phase and post-bid projects; and specify, recommend and approve the purchase of products and services for their firms. Put your business in front of Triangle-area architects all year long.

EXPOSURE

Being a partner is a cost-effective way to gain access to AIA Triangle members and help develop the key relationships needed for your company to maximize its potential in our increasingly competitive industry.

POSITIONING

Demonstrate your leadership in the areas that matter to your business and position your company as a thought-leader and source of trusted information.

There is no better opportunity to differentiate your company from your competition to the people who can make a difference in your success.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

Each year, AIA Triangle produces a diverse calendar of educational programs, events and networking activities which offer unique opportunities to promote your business directly to the local architectural community and the large contingent of other industry leaders that participate in these events.

2024 PARTNER PROGRAM

Our Partner Program including the benefits and investment amounts are pulled together in one handy document. Download the PDF of the entire program.

VIEW THE PDF

THE FACTS

1000

members within a ten-county region

12

active Task Forces

38%

of the total members in North Carolina

150+

2024 Design Awards attendance

3RD

largest local chapter in the South Atlantic Region

160+

2023 Membership Meeting attendance

2,000+

subscribers to Friday Facts & weekly e-blasts

79

hrs CE credits offered (42 HSW/37 LU)

24.6%

e-newsletter open/click rate—above
industry standard of 17–19%

58

events featured on the website and
in Friday Facts the last 12 months

As a partner, we consider you a member.

Corporate membership is included as a benefit for all annual partners according to each partnership level. Corporate membership provides additional opportunities to establish relationships with architects that go beyond sales and specifications.

BENEFITS OF CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP INCLUDE:

Opportunities to network with chapter members
Invitations to chapter events
Subscription to AIA Triangle e-newsletter and member communication
Member prices for events
Participation in chapter task forces and event committees (with the exception of Design Awards)
Company programs and events included in the weekly e-newsletter
($100 per posting/per week value)

2024 BENEFITS

AIA Triangle empowers architects by connecting with the community, advocating for our profession, and promoting the quality of local design.

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP

PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE

(Value: $300 per rep). All partnership levels include corporate membership, however the number of representatives and invitations included varies by level.

SIGNATURE EVENT AND PROGRAM ADMITTANCE

PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE

(Value: $200 min per rep).Representative number varies by partnership level

Invitation to network WITH THE AIAT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE

Representative number varies by partnership level

Invitation to Annual Partner Recognition / Member Networking Event

PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE

COMPANY SHOWCASED AT PROGRAMS, EVENTS & MEETINGS

PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE

Recognition on AIAT Website

PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE

Representation with logo, link and description depend on partnership level.

Opportunity to host Lunch & Learn Program(s)

PLATINUM | GOLD

For in-person programs, partner provides lunch. See Partner Program for additional information.

Recognition at Annual Membership Meeting

PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE

Estimated attendance 200+. Logo and company name representation varies by partnership level.

SOCIAL MEDIA SHOUT OUTS

PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE

Social media shoutouts are by partnership level and the frequency is dependent on the partnership level from monthly to once a year.

RECOGNITION ON KEY AIAT EVENT PAGES

PLATINUM

Design Awards, Residential Tour, CANstruction and Barkitecture webpages and in program booklet (where applicable). Includes logo and link for our Platinum Partners. Value: $500 for each event.

Special Social Media Recognition

PLATINUM

Includes a logo and a link.

Opportunity to host a hard hat or other CE eligible tour

PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE

For in-person programs, partner provides lunch. See Partner Program for additional information.

Company profiled in Friday Facts

PLATINUM

Sent to 2,000+ subscribers each week.

FRIDAY FACTS ARTICLE CONTRIBUTION OPPORTUNITY

PLATINUM

The opportunity to contribute an article to the Friday Facts and posted on the AIA Triangle website

LOGO IN FRIDAY FACTS

PLATINUM

DOUBLE YOUR EXPOSURE

Take advantage of the AIA Triangle and AIA Charlotte Co-partnership opportunity to double your exposure and receive substantial discounts on Platinum or Gold-level partnership options. Partners must commit to both Triangle and Charlotte and will be invoiced separately. As unique components, partnership packages are different and tailored to each market.

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ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

AIA Triangle is always in search of new ways to recognize partners! In addition to the opportunities below, be on the lookout for new events and programs that will afford you more face to face time with your audience!

DESIGN AWARDS PARTNER

The annual AIA Triangle Design Awards Program recognizes excellence in architectural design throughout the Triangle. All awards are announced and presented at the Design Awards Reception held in the Spring. Honor and Merit awards recognize area architects for overall design excellence, as are individuals who make a significant contribution to the design industry

CANSTRUCTION

CANstruction’s mission is to provide hunger relief assistance by collecting canned food for distribution to local food banks while promoting the design/build industry. Participants include teams of architects, engineers, contractors, designers, and students attending schools of architecture, engineering, and design.

Watch for information about the 2023 event.

AIA TRIANGLE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Each year, AIA Triangle offers several educational programs during the year to give individuals the opportunity to dive deeply into topics of interest. Examples include Risk Management, Environmental Sustainability, Accessibility and Building Codes. These programs are geared toward educating attendees on important topics and emerging issues and are available for members as well as those who work in related industries.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

The AIA Triangle fundraising Golf Tournament brings architects and design professionals together with A/E/C industry partners in support the AIA Triangle Scholarship Program. Proceeds from the annual golf tournament benefit Triangle area students studying architecture.

With popularity of the tournament and 120 professionals on the course, sponsorships and player spots sell out quickly! Be on the lookout for May tournament sponsorship opportunities in January.

PARTNER APPLICATION

BECOME A PLATINUM PARTNER

The premium sponsorship level which allows partners full access to all of our unique and targeted benefits including:

Corporate Membership for 4 reps
Signature event and program admittance for 4 reps
Invitation to network with the AIA Triangle Board of Directors for 4 reps
Invitation to Annual Partner Recognition / Member Networking Event for 4 reps
Company showcased at AIA Triangle programs, events, and meetings
Recognition on AIAT website with logo, link and description
Opportunity to host Lunch & Learn Program (Choice of one 4-hour program or four 1-hour programs)
Recognition at Annual Membership Meeting with logo
Logo and link at AIA Triangle signature events
Quarterly social media shoutouts by partner level
Special social media recognition with logo and link
Company profiled in Friday Facts
Opportunity to contribute an article to Friday Facts
Logo included in weekly Friday Facts

BECOME A PLATINUM PARTNER

BECOME A PLATINUM AIA TRIANGLE AND AIA CHARLOTTE CO-SPONSOR

GOLD PARTNER

The Gold sponsorship level allows 3 reps to enjoy the following benefits:

Corporate Membership
Signature event and program admittance
Invitation to network with the AIA Triangle Board of Directors

As well as the following unique and targeted benefits:

Invitation to Annual Partner Recognition / Member Networking Event for 3 reps
Company showcased at AIA Triangle programs, events, and meetings
Recognition on AIAT website with logo and link
Opportunity to host Lunch & Learn Program (Choice of two 1-hour programs or one 2-hour program)
Opportunity to host a Hard Hat or other CE-eligible tour
Recognition at Annual Membership Meeting with logo
Social media shoutout by partner level twice per year with logo

BECOME A GOLD PARTNER

BECOME A GOLD CO-SPONSOR WITH AIA CHARLOTTE