Spring 2026 - March
8.5 x 11”
Artwork must have 1/8” bleeds and cropmarks; supplied in press-optimized PDF (fonts embedded) or as .indd. Include the URL to link the digital ad to.
Artwork Due: January 3
Industry Membership
Exhibit, Sponsor, Advertise
Before a prospect can become a customer, they need to know who you are and what you offer. As a NACUFS industry member, you have access to exclusive advertising and sponsorship opportunities that put your brand in front of a highly targeted audience—campus dining decision-makers who are looking for solutions like yours.
Sponsorship and Advertising Guide
Exhibiting
Showcase is a dynamic highlight of our annual National Conference and Spring Conferences, bringing together industry partners and campus dining professionals in one lively space. It’s your opportunity to explore innovative products, discover the latest trends, and connect directly with the companies shaping the future of collegiate dining. Contact events@NACUFS.org for more information on exhibiting at showcase.
Champion Sponsors
Interested in becoming a champion sponsor? Reach out to our Industry Relations Associate, Allison Noyes, for more information.
2026 Advertising Specs & Deadlines
Campus Dining Today®, the official magazine of National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS), is published three times a year with a print circulation of 2,600 and digital circulation of more than 6,000, making its way into the hands of key decision-makers and influencers in collegiate foodservice.
Summer 2026 - June
8.5 x 11”
Artwork must have 1/8” bleeds and cropmarks; supplied in press-optimized PDF (fonts embedded) or as .indd. Include the URL to link the digital ad to.
Artwork Due: April 4
Fall 2026 - September
*Special Edition
½ page 8.5 x 5.5” or ¼ page 5.5 x 4.25”
Digital Artwork must be supplied in .jpeg or .gif format at 300 dpi; must be in RGB mode. Line art supplied at 600 dpi. Include the URL to link the digital ad to.
Artwork Due: July 3
Winter 2026 - November
8.5 x 11”
Artwork must have 1/8” bleeds and cropmarks; supplied in press-optimized PDF (fonts embedded) or as .indd. Include the URL to link the digital ad to.
Artwork Due: September 5
Connections that matter
Networking is at the heart of every professional association—and NACUFS industry members enjoy connections that truly count. You’ll engage not only with fellow industry professionals in foodservice, but also with institutional members who make key decisions on their campuses.
Mutual benefits
These relationships work both ways:
- They look to you for solutions that improve the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of their programs.
- You gain valuable feedback on product development and discover needs your services can meet.
Ways to connect and grow
As an industry member, you can:
- Participate in or speak at NACUFS events.
- Use the online member search to build your network.
- Submit articles to Campus Dining Today®, our official magazine.
- Volunteer for the Industry Advisory Task Force, guiding the Board of Trustees on sponsorship, exhibiting, and industry services (plus other volunteer opportunities).
Leveraging Your Membership
Industry members are critical to the success of the association and to our institutional members!
NACUFS values you as a partner and we look to you to guide us with your knowledge and valuable insights as well as the belief we are building a long-standing, mutually beneficial relationship. Our institutional members look to you as a critical component in the success of their collegiate foodservice program through your products and services.
Membership rate
Annual dues (2026): $775 (USD)
Term: Calendar year (January–December)
Questions? Email membership@NACUFS.org.
E-newsletter - The Dish
570 x 60 px
Artwork must be supplied in .png or .gif format at 72 dpi; must be in RGB mode. Include the URL to link the digital ad to.
Deadline:
January – December 19, 2025
February – January 23
March – February 20
April – March 20
May – April 17
June – May 22
July – June 19
August – July 24
September – August 21
October – September 18
November – October 23
December – November 20
NACUFS Website
350 x 250 px or 970 x 90 px
Artwork must be supplied in .png or .gif format at 300 dpi; must be in RGB mode. Line art supplied at 600 dpi. Include the URL to link the digital ad to.
Deadline:
January banner and URL – December 18
February banner and URL – January 16
March banner and URL – February 13
April banner and URL – March 18
May banner and URL – April 17
June banner and URL – May 18
July banner and URL – June 17
August banner and URL – July 17
September banner and URL – August 18
October banner and URL – September 17
November banner and URL – October 19
December banner and URL – November 17
National Conference Program Guide
5.25 x 8.25” – full page or 5.25 x 4.125” – ½ page
Artwork must allow ½” margin on the left and right sides and ¼” bleeds around ad;
supplied in press-optimized PDF (fonts embedded) at 300 dpi in CMYK mode. Line art supplied at 600 dpi.
Deadline: May 15th