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Gearing Up 20th Anniversary

Gearing Up Sponsorship

Become A Sponsor!

The Gearing Up program is a cohort model building professional and personal skills for early – mid career women+ professionals, and addresses the leaky pipeline, highlighted in the Women in the Workplace report by McKinsey & Co and LeanIn.org., at the individual, organizational, and systemic level. In collaboration with Bentley’s renowned scholars, the CWB provides insights that break down structural barriers and offer practical strategies for building more inclusive, high-performing organizations.

By investing in women+, your organization can cultivate a robust pipeline of women+ leaders who are well-prepared for key roles within your organization.

For more information, please reach out to Cindy Zavala Hanshaw, chanshaw@bentley.edu. 

Gearing Up: A Career Catalyst for Women+

Sponsorship Opportunities

Bypassing the Broken Rung: It's Just Good Business

Retain Top Talent. Develop Emerging Leaders. Recognize High Performers.

Over the years, the conference has consistently delivered tangible leadership skills, fostering a community of women+ professionals eager to expand their networks, seek mentorship and set achievable goals. Doing so empowers participants to confidently advance in their careers despite systemic barriers. As Gearing Up evolves into a robust, year-round leadership development program, we are offering ongoing in-person, virtual, and asynchronous programming. These experiences provide more opportunities to connect with others, learn from experts, and implement data-driven strategies to advance women+ leaders at every level.

Virtual Benefits

▪ Events: 

– Networking 

– Panel Discussion 

– Reflection Session 

▪ Learning Hub Content Subscription: 

– Videos 

– Discussion Boards 

– Downloadable Files: 

 ✓ Worksheets 

 ✓ Toolkits

 ✓ Reports

In-Person Benefits

Events: 

– Networking 

– Leadership Intensive ($3,880 value) 

– The Power of Us: Gearing Up Celebration of Women+ 

On-site CWB Lunch and Learn ($3,500 value) 

CWB custom 90-minute program ($7,500 value)

Brand Visibility Benefits

▪ Social Media features 

▪ CWB newsletter 

▪ CWB Website 

▪ Contribute to Thought Leadership 

▪ Signage: 

– Sponsor List 

– Logo on reserved table 

– Exhibit on March 25th (optional)

Bentley Benefits

▪ Special invitations to campus programs and events

▪ Connect with talented Bentley students to recruit for internships and full-time jobs 

▪ Engage with award winning Bentley Faculty 

▪ Access to groundbreaking research 

▪ Cultivate relationships with business leaders in the Bentley network 

▪ Special rates for Executive Education Programs 

▪ Access to #1 ranked Career Services Resources

Empower Women+ Leaders of Tomorrow

Gearing Up Awards and Celebration

Gearing Up Leadership Awards and Celebration of Women+

March 25, 2026
11:00 am - 1:30 pm

To close out Women’s History Month, this year’s theme, The Power of Us, celebrates the collective strength, shared responsibility, and transformative impact of community in advancing women+ leadership.

  • Individual Ticket: $150
  • Sponsor a Table of 7: $1,000

Reserve your seats at the link below.

$20,000

  • Presenting Sponsor Designation
  • 20 employee cohort for all virtual and in-person sessions
  • 20 tickets to The Power of Us: Gearing Up Celebration of Women+
    • Logo on reserved table
  • 12-month Content Subscription
  • CWB custom workshop or coaching
  • CWB "Lunch and Learn" program
  • Speak on a panel (optional)
  • Introduce a speaker (optional)
  • Brand visibility benefits

Become a Champion Sponsor

$10,000

  • 10 employee cohort for virtual and in-person sessions
  • 10 tickets to The Power of Us: Gearing Up Celebration of Women+
    • Logo on reserved table
  • 12-month Content Subscription
  • Speak on a panel (optional)
  • Introduce a speaker (optional)
  • CWB "Lunch and Learn" program
  • Brand visibility benefits

Become an Ally Sponsor

$7,500

  • 7 employee cohort for all virtual and in-person sessions
  • 7 tickets to The Power of Us: Gearing Up Celebration of Women+
    • Logo on reserved table
  • 12-month Content Subscription
  • Introduce a speaker (optional)
  • Brand visibility benefits

Become an Advocate Sponsor

$5,000

  • 5 employee cohort for all virtual and in-person sessions
  • 5 tickets to The Power of Us: Gearing Up Celebration of Women+
    • Logo on reserved table
  • 12-month Content Subscription
  • Brand visibility benefits

Become an Amplifier Sponsor

THE POWER OF US: GEARING UP LEADERSHIP AWARDS and CELEBRATION of WOMEN+

March 25, 2026 | 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
 

To close out Women’s History Month, we will celebrate the collective strength, shared responsibility, and transformative impact of community in advancing women+ leadership.

  • Luncheon
  • Awards Ceremony
  • Community Connection

Individual Ticket: $150
Reserve a Table for Seven: $1,000

Reserve Seats

Thank You Sponsors

Ally Sponsors

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Amplifier Sponsors

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Yaro Fong-Olivares a Gearing Up Leadership Conference
Providing the type of programming and community this conference offers is only one step toward supporting women who aspire to corporate leadership. The other half of the equation lies with companies and allies who are equally committed to creating environments where the ambition of women and gender-expansive individuals can be celebrated and where they can see themselves reflected in leadership roles.
Dr. Yaro Fong-Olivares
Executive Director