24th Annual
Friday,
November 18, 2022
Sponsorships
FRIENDSHIP - $100,000
Bring together people with and without IDD for friendships that cultivate community-wide social inclusion, by funding 20 new school, citizens, or corporate chapters, in the Best Buddies Friendship program, which will impact the lives of more than 500 individuals.
- Pre-recorded message or advertisement displayed on event website and social media
- A full-color, two-page spread in the digital Gala program book and an ad on the back cover
- Name/Corporate logo incorporated into the front cover design of the digital program book
- Direct link to sponsor webpage on the event website
- Listing in major donors section of annual report
- Recognized as Friendship Sponsor in all event materials and advertisements
- Four (4) invitations to attend another Best Buddies event in 2022
EMPLOYMENT - $50,000
Underwrite the employment support for 15 Best Buddies Jobs participants, allowing them to find jobs, become financially independent, receive benefits and work alongside others in the community.
- Full-page, full-color ad in the digital Gala program book
- Direct link to sponsor webpage on the event website
- Listing in the major donors’ section of annual report
- Recognized as Employment Sponsor in all event materials and advertisements
- Two (2) invitations to attend another Best Buddies event in 2022
LEADERSHIP - $25,000
Fund 10 all-day Ambassadors training sessions for 500 people with and without IDD, where attendees will gain the public speaking skills and confidence needed to champion for inclusion throughout their community.
- Full-page, full-color ad in the digital Gala program book
- Direct link to sponsor webpage on the event website
- Listing in annual major donors’ section of annual report
- Recognized as Leadership Sponsor in all event materials and advertisements
INCLUSIVE LIVING - $10,000
Fund housing, activity, meal expenses, and 24/7 support, for one resident with IDD, for 2 months, through the Best Buddies Living Program.
- Half-page, full-color ad in the digital Gala program book
- Direct link to sponsor webpage on event website
- Listing in annual major donors’ section of the annual report
E-BUDDIES - $5,000
Fund 50 online e-Buddies friendship pairs with individuals with and individuals without IDD. The “e-pal” program allows participants to become more social and technology literate, which may lead to more advanced career opportunities.
- Direct link to sponsor webpage on event website
- Listing in annual major donors’ section of the annual report
SPONSOR-A-BUDDY - $1,000
Give a student leader, Ambassador, or Jobs participant the opportunity to attend the annual Best Buddies Student Leadership Conference where he or she will learn to advocate for himself or herself and the larger IDD community.
For general inquiries and sponsorship opportunities, please contact
Scott Tracy
Vice President, Special Events, Development & Sponsor Relations
305.374.2233, ext. 217
ScottTracy@bestbuddies.org