ICN is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and contributions directly support our mission and programs. EIN 39-3574502

Influence the Future of the
Research and Insights Professions

The market research and insights profession is evolving rapidly. New technologies, changing business expectations, and shifting career paths are transforming how organizations use research to make decisions. At the center of this evolution are the professionals who power the insights industry.

The Insights Career Network (ICN) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to strengthening that professional community—through peer support, mentorship, upskilling and career resources, and practical job-connection services that help insights professionals navigate change and stay resilient.

What we’re asking from you is straightforward: become a 2026 ICN Sponsor or Partner with a contribution of $10,000 or more (or an equivalent in-kind commitment). Your support helps ICN scale:

• Community programming that keeps insights professionals connected, supported, and career-ready (virtual and local)
• Mentorship and coaching capacity, including structured mentor matching and small-group support
• Career resources and job-connection services that improve discoverability, confidence, and hiring outcomes
• Core infrastructure needed for member access, privacy, and reliable delivery of programs at scale
• Continuity delivered by professional, dedicated, paid operational and member support staff. 

ICN is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and contributions directly support our mission and programs. EIN 39-3574502

What ICN Partners Receive

Partnering with ICN connects your organization with one of the most active and engaged communities in the Insights profession. ICN partners benefit from:

Community Reach & Visibility

• Recognition with the single largest community of market research and insights professionals in North America, with 3,000+ members and a broader network reaching well over 30,000 people through ICN’s newsletter, messages, and social channels.
• Sponsor visibility integrated into year-round ICN communications and programming, reaching professionals where they actively engage.

Employer Brand & Recruiting Advantage

• Be visible where active insights talent gathers—including professionals in transition and those quietly exploring what’s next and preparing for the future.
• Accelerate hiring through sponsor-level benefits, including curated access to active job seekers.

Thought Leadership & Contribution

• Position your organization as a leader shaping the future of insights through featured participation in ICN programming and content development.
• Earn repeated, high-quality visibility via sponsor recognition posts, partner spotlights, and co-branded initiatives.
• Stand out from competitors by being the organization that invests in the profession and contributes expertise practitioners value.

Event & Community Engagement

• Gain on-the-ground visibility through ICN’s Mobile Career Support Center at conferences and events (where applicable).
• Create authentic touchpoints with professionals through event acknowledgments, signage, and sponsor integrations.
• Extend event ROI by pairing in-person presence with ICN’s year-round community communications.

Industry Connection & Goodwill

• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to the health of the Insights profession—highly valued by practitioners and increasingly noticed by clients.
• Strengthen your standing across the ecosystem through visible partnership with ICN.

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

Premier Supporter | $25,000–$50,000

Best for global brands, agencies, and industry leaders seeking sustained visibility and meaningful engagement with the insights community.

Key benefits include:

• Premier Supporter recognition across ICN’s core programming throughout the year
• Prominent logo recognition on InsightsCareerNetwork.org and in year-round sponsor communications
• Monthly LinkedIn partner recognition posts
• Curated access to active job-seeker profiles (structured monthly)
• Invitation to periodic partner briefings and leadership conversations
• Co-branding opportunities on a major ICN initiative (community, mentoring, or career support)

Partner Sponsor | $5,000–$10,000

Best for agencies, research suppliers, and brands seeking measurable reach, employer visibility, and consistent presence with the insights community.

Your $5,000–$10,000 Partner Sponsor package includes:

• Sponsor recognition integrated into ICN meetups and community programming
• Logo + link in event promotions and partner recognition communications
• “Partner Spotlight” promotional moments across ICN channels (scheduled)
• Optional signage and recognition at ICN’s Mobile Career Support Center at conferences (where applicable)

In plain terms: your organization gains consistent visibility with insights professionals, demonstrates industry leadership, and supports the community infrastructure that strengthens the talent ecosystem.

Friend of ICN | $500

Supports ICN’s on-the-ground presence and volunteer travel for community support at conferences and events.

Act Now: Secure a Pre-Eminent Position in the Insights Community

ICN sponsorship is a way to stand out immediately with the largest community of insights professionals in North America. By partnering now, your organization earns a high-visibility, high-trust position across ICN’s programming and communications to 3,000+ members and a broader network of 30,000+ professionals who engage with ICN through our newsletter, messages, and social channels.

Higher-level sponsorships deliver even more: prominent year-round brand placement, collaboration on content development, and direct access to curated job-seeker profiles—benefits that can support recruiting, employer brand, and industry leadership right away.

We invite you to support ICN as a partner shaping the future of the Insights profession!

Join Our 2026 Expansion

Today, ICN is 100% volunteer-powered. To meet the surge in global demand and scale our mentorship and AI training programs, we are seeking financial and in-kind partners.

By investing in ICN, you are not just sponsoring a network. You are funding the professionalized infrastructure, including future dedicated staff. This infrastructure is required to keep the insights workforce resilient and employable.

Help us bridge the gap. Join us in building a more capable, connected, and diverse insights community.

Meet the 2026 ICN Board of Directors