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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

United Way sponsorship opportunities help raise awareness about United Way and uniquely position your company as a community leader­ – engaging your customers, vendors, employees and the public alongside the most recognized and trusted philanthropic brand in the country.

Why sponsor with United Way? We provide:

  • Access to premier markets
  • Community visibility
  • A trusted partner
  • The opportunity for employee and client involvement


365 Days of Caring Signature Events

Backpack-A-Thon
August 2014
A partnership between Cradles to Crayons and United Way, Backpack-A-Thon provides backpacks filled with school supplies for low-income children throughout the region.

365 Days of Caring Signature Project
September 2013
This annual day of community service mobilizes thousands of volunteers in community building and revitalization projects through United Way’s Neighbors in Action initiative.

United2Feed
April 2014
To address the issue of food insecurity, United Way partners with regional food agencies to pack thousands of meal kits that are distributed to food pantries throughout the region.

Leadership Events

Leadership Speaker Series
October 2013 - April 2014
Throughout the year, United Way offers the Leadership Speaker Series, which features leaders from our community sharing their business and philanthropic knowledge with our most generous donors.

Annual Leadership Celebration
March 2014
A special event celebrating and recognizing those individuals who support United Way’s mission by donating $1,000 or more per year

Women’s Initiative Gala
March 2014
Our signature Leadership event, the Women’s Initiative Gala attracts nearly 800 professionals in support of women in leadership and philanthropy.

Champions for Impact
May 2014
This annual event recognizes and celebrates volunteers and corporate partners who lead the way in positively impacting United Way and your community.

Loaned Executive Program
$15,000 Loaned Executive or financial support to sponsor a Loaned Executive
The Loaned Executive Program is a community-wide leadership opportunity that allows individuals to learn and serve as part of United Way’s campaign team. Sponsorship includes logo recognition on website and promotional materials, sponsorship recognition in a publication and on social media, and representation of your community in the community.


Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

$30,000 Platinum Sponsor

  • 50 Volunteer slots or 25 tickets (depending on type of event)
  • Prominent logo placement on signage and collateral materials
  • Speaking opportunity at event (limited to 2 platinum sponsors per event)
  • Podium recognition by CEO
  • Logo recognition on event t-shirt
  • Logo recognition in IMPACT Magazine ad
  • Social media promotion with photos (Minimum of 10 posts combined on Facebook & Twitter)
  • Inclusion in press release
  • Web site recognition
  • Mention in President’s E-newsletter & Monthly Board report
  • Mention in United Way blog post
  • Thank you plaques with group photo

$15,000 Gold Sponsor

  • 30 Volunteer slots or 15 tickets (depending on type of event)
  • Logo recognition on signage and collateral materials
  • Podium recognition by CEO
  • Logo recognition on event t-shirt
  • Logo recognition in IMPACT Magazine ad
  • Social media promotion (Minimum of 5 posts combined on Facebook & Twitter)
  • Inclusion in press release
  • Mention in President’s E-newsletter & Monthly Board report
  • Web site recognition
  • Mention in United Way blog post
  • Thank you plaques with group photo

$5,000 Silver Sponsor

  • 20 Volunteer slots or 10 tickets (depending on type of event)
  • Logo recognition on signage
  • Podium recognition by CEO
  • Name recognition on event t-shirt
  • Name recognition in IMPACT Magazine ad
  • Social media promotion (Minimum of 2 posts on Facebook & Twitter)
  • Mention in United Way blog post
  • Inclusion in press release

$2,500 Bronze Sponsor

  • 10 Volunteer slots or 5 tickets (depending on type of event)
  • Name recognition on signage
  • Name recognition on event t-shirt
  • Social media promotion (1 post on Facebook & Twitter)
  • Mention in United Way blog post
  • Inclusion in press release