Support the Southern Sociological Society
Strengthening Sociological Scholarship Across the South
The Southern Sociological Society (SSS) is one of the oldest and largest regional sociological associations in the United States. Since 1935, SSS has advanced sociological research, teaching, mentorship, and public engagement across the South. Supporters play a vital role in sustaining this mission by expanding access, fostering collaboration, and ensuring a vibrant intellectual community for scholars at all career stages.
Your sponsorship directly enhances the intellectual, professional, and public‑facing work that defines SSS—helping us deliver high‑quality programming, broaden participation, and support the next generation of sociologists.
SSS Members can purchase sponsorships via the member portal. Outside partners, please email sss@southernsociologicalsociety.org for online or mail-in sponsorship information.
Sponsorship Opportunities
SSS offers four sponsorship tiers designed to meet the needs of departments, publishers, foundations, and organizations seeking visibility, engagement, and impact.
Bronze — $750
Ideal for small departments, regional organizations, individual donors, or first‑time supporters. Benefits include:
- Logo placement in the Annual Meeting program and on the SSS website
- Recognition as a Session Sponsor
- One mobile‑app logo link
- Inclusion in the “Supporters of SSS” program section
- Priority access to early exhibitor registration
Silver — $1,500
Ideal for academic departments, publishers, research centers, and organizations seeking moderate visibility. Benefits include all Bronze benefits, plus:
- Full‑page program advertisement
- One exhibitor table
- Recognition as a Workshop Sponsor
- One additional mobile‑app logo link
- Early access to the graduate student CV book
Gold — $2,000
Ideal for publishers, large departments, foundations, and organizations seeking high visibility and recruitment opportunities. Benefits include all Silver benefits, plus:
- Recognition as a Major Reception Sponsor
- Priority exhibit hall placement
- Two full‑page program advertisements
- Social media acknowledgment
- Recognition in pre‑conference email communications
- Sponsorship of one Graduate Student Travel Award
Platinum — $3,500
Ideal for major publishers, philanthropic foundations, and large research institutes seeking maximum exposure. Benefits include all Gold benefits, plus:
- Named sponsorship of a plenary or presidential event
- Two exhibitor tables
- Featured sponsor banner in the conference mobile app
- Opportunity to host a branded micro‑event
- Departmental Recruitment Package (Option 1) included
Optional Add‑Ons
(Available to purchase independently or add on to Any Tier)
- Graduate Student Travel Award — $500. Named recognition in the program and in award communications.
- Named Paper Award — $750. Supports excellence in scholarship; includes program recognition.
- Book Spotlight Session — $300. A dedicated 15‑minute session to highlight new work.
- Departmental Recruitment Package (Option 1) — $400: CV book access, targeted social media promotion, mobile‑app recruitment tag.
- Departmental Recruitment Package (Option 2) — $750. Includes all Option 1 benefits plus a one‑day recruitment table.
Exhibiting & Advertising at SSS
Exhibitor Tables
- Publishers or Non‑SSS Organizations: $550 per table
- SSS‑Affiliated Organizations: Contact the executive office for pricing
Combined Exhibit Option — $275
Ideal for sponsors or publishers who wish to participate without staffing a table. Send up to seven books and promotional materials for display; SSS manages the exhibit.
Advertising
Full‑page program advertisement + mobile‑app logo link: $165. Accepted formats: PDF or JPG (highest resolution). Deadline: February 1
What SSS Guarantees to Supporters
- Visibility: Your logo and sponsorship appear in all relevant printed and digital materials.
- Accuracy & Placement: Sponsor names are spelled correctly and placed according to tier.
- Digital Delivery: Ads appear at full resolution; mobile‑app links implemented as described.
- Communication: Sponsors receive confirmation within five business days.
- Reliability: SSS does not promise benefits it cannot deliver.
Questions? Email: sss@southernsociologicalsociety.org
Why Become an SSS Supporter
Advancing Sociological Research & Scholarship
SSS convenes scholars whose work addresses pressing issues across the South and beyond—racial and economic inequality, environmental justice, health disparities, education, labor, migration, rural and urban change, and more. Support ensures a conference environment where rigorous empirical research, innovative theoretical contributions, and interdisciplinary collaborations flourish. Sponsorship helps sustain a conference environment where rigorous empirical research, innovative theoretical contributions, and interdisciplinary collaborations flourish.
Supporting Graduate Students & Emerging Scholars
Graduate students are the future of the discipline. Sponsorship funds travel awards, workshops, mentoring sessions, and networking events that reduce barriers to participation—especially for students from under‑resourced institutions, first‑generation scholars, and scholars from historically marginalized communities. These opportunities are especially critical for students from under‑resourced institutions, first‑generation scholars, and scholars from historically marginalized communities.
Promoting Equity, Inclusion & Access
Support strengthens equity‑focused programming, affinity group events, inclusive workshops, and opportunities for scholars at HBCUs, community colleges, and regional institutions.
Building Community Across Institutions & Sectors
The SSS Annual Meeting brings together faculty, students, publishers, nonprofits, government agencies, and applied researchers. Sponsorship sustains this interdisciplinary community and strengthens the networks that make SSS a vibrant intellectual home.
Expanding Public Engagement & Applied Sociology
Many SSS members work directly with communities, nonprofits, and public agencies. Sponsorship supports programming that connects sociological research to public needs—policy discussions, community‑engaged scholarship, applied workshops, and partnerships focused on housing, health, education, and environmental sustainability.