Partner with Us: 2026–2027 Employer Sponsorship Opportunities
Elevate your organization’s presence among talented students, engaged alumni, and the broader Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota community by becoming a Career Services sponsor.
At Saint Mary’s, we believe career development is a shared responsibility—and we invite you to join us in shaping the future of work. Sponsorship offers a powerful way to build your campus brand, strengthen recruitment outcomes, and demonstrate your organization’s investment in student success. Whether through high-visibility events, targeted programming, or exclusive engagement, your partnership helps create meaningful connections that last beyond graduation.
We offer four tiered sponsorship packages and a variety of à la carte options designed to align with your goals and budget. Explore the opportunities below to find the right fit for your organization.
Let’s Connect
Questions or ready to get started? Contact:
Kerri Carlson Anderson
Director, Career Services
📧 kscarlso@smumn.edu
📞 (612) 238-4556
3,547
Current Students (856 Winona undergrad, 253 School of Advancing Studies & 2,438 Graduate)
196
Recent Winona Graduates
682
Recent SGPP Minneapolis & Rochester Graduates (36 School of Advancing Studies, 541 Master’s, & 105 Doctoral graduates)
Sponsorship Tiers
Premier
$5,000/year
‡ $20,000/4-year commitment
Gold
$2,500/year
Silver
$1,000/year
Bronze
$500/year
2026-2027 Sponsorship Packages
August 01, 2026- July 31, 2027 (view PDF)
| Benefits | Premier | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career & Internship Fair Registration | ☑️ (2 Tables / 4 Reps) | ☑️ (2 Tables / 4 Reps) | ☑️ (1 Table / 2 Reps) | ☑️ (1 Table / 2 Reps) |
| Recognition as sponsor on Career Services website | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ |
| Registration for Cardinal Career Prep for fall & spring semesters* | ☑️ 2 Reps | ☑️ 1 Rep | ☑️ 1 Rep | ☑️ 1 Rep** |
| Organization listed in Handshake Sponsor Collection | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ |
| Organization included in choice of Handshake Employer Collections | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Priority invitation to collaborate w/Career Services initiatives | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ |
| Organization logo on Career Services sponsor page w/link to your Handshake (H) or Spotlight (S) page | ☑️S | ☑️H | ☑️H | – |
| Featured Employer post on Career Services LinkedIn page w/employer tagged | 2/yr | 1/yr | 1/yr | – |
| Promotion on campus monitors and SM Today daily news update w/QR code to Handshake (H) or Spotlight (S) page | 2/yr (S/H) | 1/yr (H) | – | – |
| Choice of preferred booth location at Career & Internship Fair | ☑️ | ☑️ | – | – |
| Named Sponsor of Cardinal Career Prep fall/spring events | ☑️ | ☑️ | – | – |
| Targeted email blast to students w/link to your Handshake (H) or Spotlight (S) page | 2/yr (S/H) | 1/yr (H) | – | – |
| Employer spotlight page on Career Services website | ☑️ | – | – | – |
| Handshake Collection for your organization | ☑️ | – | – | – |
| Banner ad on bottom of Career Services website w/link to spotlight page | ‡Premier Only ($20,000 / 4yr commitment) | – | – | – |
*Cardinal Career Prep is being held October 6, 2026 (Fall) and February 2027 (Spring).
**Pending student registration.
A la Carte Options:
Named sponsor for SGPP Networking Night – Spring $5,000+
Named sponsor for SGPP Networking Night – Fall $5,000+
Named sponsor for Winona Networking Night – Spring $5,000+
+Depending on venue. Contact Career Services to discuss.