2025 Sponsorship Opportunities – Building the Workforce of Tomorrow

The security industry is facing one of its greatest challenges yet—a growing shortage of skilled technicians. At FAST, we are committed to building a strong and sustainable talent pipeline by attracting, training, and retaining the skilled professionals our industry needs to thrive. By sponsoring FAST, your company can be part of the solution. Your support will directly fund key initiatives like school outreach, workforce development roundtables, and industry-wide training programs.

When you sponsor FAST, you invest in the future of the security industry.

 

Sponsorship Tiers for 2025

We understand that every company has unique goals and budgets, so we’ve developed multiple tiers of sponsorship opportunities to fit your needs. Each tier offers a range of benefits to increase your visibility and engagement with the security community.

Platinum Sponsor – $25,000

• Premier logo placement on FAST website and all marketing materials
• Exclusive sponsorship recognition at the Topgolf outing at ESX
• Speaking opportunities at FAST events, including the Workforce Development Roundtable
• Signage at FAST tables at all events
• Inclusion in emails following all FAST events
• Custom social media campaign featuring your company
• Highlight in FAST newsletters sent to industry professionals

Gold Sponsor – $15,000

• Logo placement on FAST website and event materials
• Recognition at the Topgolf outing at ESX
• Mention in social media posts and FAST newsletters
• Signage at FAST tables at all events
• Inclusion in follow-up emails after FAST online events

Silver Sponsor – $7,500

• Logo placement on FAST website and event programs
• Mention in FAST social media posts
• Signage at FAST tables at all events
• Inclusion in follow-up emails after FAST online events

Bronze Sponsor – $3,500

• Logo placement on FAST website and select event materials
• Signage at FAST tables at all events
• Mention in FAST social media posts

Custom Sponsorships – Starting at $1,500

Looking for something tailored? We can design a custom sponsorship package to meet your company’s goals and maximize your exposure.

 

Our Impact

At FAST, we are committed to delivering real results for the security industry. Here’s a look at the reach and engagement that make sponsoring FAST a smart investment for your organization:

Website Reach

• Our website attracted over 5,000 visitors last year, and with a new website redesign launching soon, we expect this number to increase as we enhance the user experience and expand our content offerings.
• On average, we see 600 visitors per month, with high engagement on key pages like our industry certifications and information pages.

Social Media Engagement

• 1,100+ LinkedIn followers primarily composed of industry professionals from across the security landscape.
• Average over 4,000 impressions per month, with our audience growing every day.

Email Marketing

• FAST’s email list includes 2,500 industry contacts, from technicians to senior executives.
• Our emails consistently perform above industry standards, often with an over 30% open rate.

Event Exposure

• FAST events like the Workforce Development Roundtable, LinkedIn livestreams, event presentations, and Topgolf outing reach hundreds of attendees, including key decision-makers in the security industry.
• Sponsors receive prominent logo placement at all events.

Job Board Reach

• The FAST job board receives ~3,000 views per month, with hundreds of new job listings posted monthly, viewed by active job seekers.

 Industry Partnerships

• FAST collaborates with SIA, ESA, and other industry leaders to address workforce challenges and build a strong talent pipeline.

Recognition in Workforce Development

• FAST is recognized as a thought leader in workforce development, driving industry conversations and solutions to the technician shortage through speaking opportunities at many industry events.

 

Sponsorship Benefits

Your sponsorship of FAST doesn’t just support the security industry—it directly benefits your company. Here’s how:

• Talent Pipeline Development: Your sponsorship helps fund training programs, ensuring a steady flow of skilled professionals into the security industry, which could ultimately benefit your organization’s hiring needs.
• Brand Visibility: Your company will receive prominent recognition across FAST’s events, website, and materials, positioning you as a leader committed to workforce development.
• Industry Networking: FAST brings together key players in the security industry, and your sponsorship will give you direct access to this growing network of decision-makers, educators, and potential hires.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: Align your brand with an initiative focused on making a tangible difference in the security industry by addressing the skills gap and workforce shortage.

What Your Sponsorship Supports

• School Outreach Programs: Your sponsorship supports outreach efforts to high schools and colleges, raising awareness of career opportunities in the security industry.
• Training Programs: We organize free, 6-week training classes that provide the skills necessary for participants to enter the security industry as technicians.
• Industry Research: Your sponsorship enables ongoing research initiatives that provide insights into industry trends, workforce gaps, and salary data, driving awareness and helping attract new talent into the security field.
• Award Programs: Sponsorship helps support award programs that recognize and celebrate the top talent in the security industry, highlighting the achievements of standout technicians and encouraging others to excel.
• FAST Job Board: Your contributions help maintain and grow our job board, connecting employers with skilled talent looking for new opportunities.

Join Us in Building the Future

By sponsoring FAST, you play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the security industry. Whether you’re supporting school outreach, talent development, or training initiatives, your partnership is an investment in the industry’s continued success.

Interested in moving forward? Contact Aiden O’Brien at aobrien@advancingsecurity.org for more information.