Sponsorship Information

Reach Minnesota’s Most Passionate Kayak Anglers

Kayak fishing is growing rapidly across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest—and the Minnesota Kayak Fishing Association puts your brand directly in front of the anglers driving that growth.

MNKFA has more than 3,700 registered website members and over 3,400 members in our Facebook community. Our audience is made up of active kayak anglers who regularly purchase kayaks, fishing equipment, electronics, accessories, outdoor apparel, lodging, guide services and other products that help them spend more time on the water.

If your company wants to build brand awareness, introduce new products and connect with a loyal outdoor audience, MNKFA can help.

More Than a Logo—A Marketing Partnership

MNKFA sponsorships are designed to create meaningful exposure for your company throughout the year. Depending on your sponsorship level and promotional plan, your brand may be featured through:

• The MNKFA website
• Our active Facebook community
• MNKFA email communications
• Videos and content on our YouTube channel
• Kayak fishing tournaments and special events
• Our annual calendar of events
• Product giveaways, demonstrations and tournament prizes
• Custom promotions developed around your goals

We welcome financial sponsorships, product donations and customized partnerships.

An Audience That Buys What You Sell

MNKFA members are not casual observers. They are dedicated kayak fishing enthusiasts who invest in their sport and frequently purchase the products and services that improve their fishing experience.

Our community includes recreational anglers, tournament competitors, content creators, experienced kayak anglers and newcomers preparing to purchase their first fishing kayak.

A partnership with MNKFA gives your company an opportunity to earn attention and trust within a highly targeted Minnesota outdoor community.

Experienced Marketing Behind Every Partnership

My name is Ron Strauss, President and Founder of the Minnesota Kayak Fishing Association.

I have more than 40 years of professional marketing and advertising experience, including over 25 years working with kayak and fishing brands. I understand how to turn a sponsorship into relevant content and promotions that help your company build awareness, strengthen customer relationships and generate sales.

I’ve grown MNKFA into the biggest, best and most active kayak fishing communities in the Upper Midwest. I would be happy to work directly with you to develop a sponsorship plan that supports your marketing goals.

Your Sponsorship Helps Grow Kayak Fishing

The Minnesota Kayak Fishing Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing the sport, connecting anglers and creating safe, welcoming and enjoyable opportunities to fish.

Sponsorship funds help us operate the association, communicate with members and produce tournaments, educational content and special events. Donated products are used as tournament prizes, member giveaways and promotional opportunities.

When you sponsor MNKFA, you are not simply advertising to anglers. You are helping create more opportunities for people to discover, enjoy and participate in kayak fishing.

MNKFA Sponsor Levels

Gold Sponsor ($2000+)

Silver Sponsor ($750-$1999)

Bronze Sponsor ($300-$750)

Supporting Sponsor ($100-$299)

 Conditions:

• All sponsorships are in effect January through December in each calendar year. If you purchase your sponsorship in March, it still terminates December 31 of the current calendar year.
• Sponsorships are weighted. Any products given as donations are valued by the products MSRP. For example, a sponsor at the Silver level who donates $1500.00 of goods will be given more preference than a silver sponsor who donates $1200.00 in goods. Actual value of product will be determined by MNKFA board.
• Custom promotional packages. We’re open to working out any type of individual promotion you want to propose. Please contact us with any ideas you have!