Sponsor the Idealist Grad School Fair in NYC
Reach prospective graduate students by sponsoring the Idealist Grad School Fair, a flagship in‑person recruiting event connecting social impact–focused master’s programs with early‑career professionals, career switchers, and students exploring mission‑driven graduate education.
The 2026 fair will take place in New York City on September 29, 2026
It’s a great opportunity for a school that wants broader visibility before, during, and after the fair.
What are the benefits of sponsoring the fair?
As the sponsor, you’ll get an enhanced exhibitor experience and integrated marketing benefits which include the following:
Premier booth location
Premier booth location
A 5x larger booth near the entrance puts your team in front of attendees as they enter and exit the fair.
Visibility before, during, and after the fair
Visibility before, during, and after the fair
Sponsorship includes promotion across the fair’s marketing cycle, helping your school stay visible well beyond the event itself.
Direct access to interested attendees
Direct access to interested attendees
Receive the list of opted-in fair registrants after the event so your team can follow up with prospective students.
Idealist Grad School Fairs
Sponsor Benefits
- Premiere booth placement near fair entrance, 5x larger than standard booth
- Branded 6-ft banners displayed at the fair
- Logo in the printed program given to all attendees, plus an optional sponsor‑created insert for every attendee
- Sponsor recognition in promotional emails to Idealist users before and after the fair
- Mention and link on attendee registration page on Idealist.org
- Full list of fair registrants provided after the event
- National email advertisements
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have additional questions please write to gradschools@idealist.org
Master's programs from universities anywhere are eligible to sponsor. While the fair is based in NYC, we welcome both NYC‑based and non‑NYC institutions that want to connect with purpose‑driven prospective graduate students.