{"id":19534,"date":"2025-12-10T17:16:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T17:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/news\/?p=19534"},"modified":"2025-12-10T17:16:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T17:16:49","slug":"2026-global-partner-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/news\/2025\/12\/2026-global-partner-program\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Global Partner Program Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Become a driving force behind WordPress innovation by joining the Global Community Sponsorship Program: a comprehensive initiative that supports the events and people powering our open source mission. As a Global Sponsor, your organization gains meaningful visibility across the international WordPress ecosystem while helping to fund events that foster growth, collaboration, and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wordpress.org\/news\/files\/2025\/12\/WordPress-Global-Partners-Program-2026-.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wordpress.org\/news\/files\/2025\/12\/WordPress-Global-Partners-Program-2026-.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wordpress.org\/news\/files\/2025\/12\/WordPress-Global-Partners-Program-2026-.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wordpress.org\/news\/files\/2025\/12\/WordPress-Global-Partners-Program-2026-.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wordpress.org\/news\/files\/2025\/12\/WordPress-Global-Partners-Program-2026-.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wordpress.org\/news\/files\/2025\/12\/WordPress-Global-Partners-Program-2026-.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose Global Sponsorship?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of managing multiple individual sponsorships, this streamlined program consolidates your efforts into one efficient and impactful partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Efficiency and Simplified Administration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Skip the complexity of coordinating invoice payments with numerous volunteer teams. Our centralized approach saves time and resources. In 2026, sponsors will benefit from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A dedicated Slack channel for direct communication with the WordPress Community Support team and Community Program Managers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly updates listing upcoming WordPress events, their current planning stages, and scheduled dates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expanded Reach and Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your sponsorship amplifies your presence worldwide, ensuring consistent visibility across global WordPress community events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stability and Reliability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your commitment strengthens locally organized events by providing predictable funding that supports venues, logistics, and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flexible Branding Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adapt across your portfolio\u2014Global Sponsors can represent different brands at different events (subject to approval and advance notice).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Global&nbsp;Leader<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Regional Powerhouse<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Community Builder<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><br><br><br><br><strong>Best for:<br><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Established brands seeking global reach and year-round visibility.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Companies aiming for regional dominance and strong brand recognition.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Organizations supporting the next generation of WordPress education.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Sponsorship payable in full or through quarterly installments<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$180,000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$110,000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$60,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Top tier sponsorship benefits at all local <a href=\"https:\/\/central.wordcamp.org\/\">WordCamp<\/a> events (excludes flagships) with priority access to claim a sponsor table at in-person <a href=\"https:\/\/events.wordpress.org\/\">WordPress events<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Option to feature multiple brands across events<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Dedicated sponsor landing page<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Complimentary WordPress event tickets for your team<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Recognition across all <a href=\"https:\/\/events.wordpress.org\/\">WordPress events<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Sponsor Spotlight post on WordPress.org\/news featuring highlights from recent <a href=\"https:\/\/central.wordcamp.org\/\">WordCamps<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Quarterly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Annually<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Inclusion of your company logo in signage and materials for <a href=\"https:\/\/events.wordpress.org\/campusconnect\/\">WordPress Campus Connect<\/a> events<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">All signage &amp; materials for the year (digital and printed)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Signage &amp; materials for 5 events per year (printed only)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">All signage &amp; materials for the year (digital and printed)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Opportunity to be featured in an exclusive digital binder for <a href=\"https:\/\/events.wordpress.org\/campusconnect\/\">WordPress Campus Connect<\/a> event organizers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Priority placement (logos &amp; text)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Feature listing (text only)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Feature listing (text only)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Regular recognition in <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/community\/2025\/11\/03\/monthly-education-buzz-report-october-2025\/\">monthly education buzz report<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Sponsorship Funds Are Used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Global Sponsorship funds directly support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Local WordPress events worldwide (venue rental, catering, A\/V, and more)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meetup.com license fees for over 671 WordPress Meetup groups globally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administrative costs like insurance, banking, and annual financial audits that ensure transparent operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your partnership helps sustain the community that powers more than 43% of the web. Together, we can keep the WordPress project thriving and expanding for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-off-white-2-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d1b48064 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--edge-space);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--edge-space);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--edge-space);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--edge-space)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>If your company is interested in joining the Global Sponsorship program or you would like to know more, please reach out<\/strong><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:support@wordcamp.org\">Contact WordPress Community Support<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please see&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/community\/handbook\/wordcamp-organizer\/planning-details\/fundraising\/global-community-sponsorship-for-event-organizers\/#rules-for-sponsor-materials\">Rules for Sponsor Materials<\/a>&nbsp;for more details about terms of sponsorship. Please also see our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/community\/files\/2024\/12\/Draft-of-2025-WordPress-Global-Community-Sponsorship-Agreement-Template-Google-Docs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sample sponsorship agreement<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to go one step further, please consider <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpressfoundation.org\/donate\/\">donating directly to the WordPress Foundation<\/a>. We operate lean\u2014every dollar goes toward keeping WordPress free, supporting education, and funding the community that makes the web a better place. In short, your donation helps us keep the lights on and the mission alive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Become a driving force behind WordPress innovation by joining the Global Community Sponsorship Program: a comprehensive initiative that supports the events and people powering our open source mission. 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