Sponsorship Opportunities

United Way of Carlisle and Cumberland County

Every year, in an effort to raise awareness and funds to support 23 human service organizations and 35 programs, United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County hosts a number of events and programs. Each and every one is unique in its own way and boasts the opportunity for partners to interact, to showcase their support of the community and to raise awareness for their brand.

We hope that after looking at the opportunities in the above link that you will consider partnering with United Way as we continue to work to reach out to meet the needs of our community.

Overall Campaign

Campaign Matching Grant – $10,000 – $50,000

The Annual Campaign Leadership Matching Gift Challenge entices community members to become new leadership donors and also encourages current donors to increase their level of giving to the next highest leadership giving level.  It accomplishes this by providing a dollar-for-dollar match for any individual who fulfills the challenge.

  • Company logo listed on all campaign materials and workplace presentations
  • 8 tickets to campaign kick-off and celebration
  • Opportunity to address the attendees at kick-off and celebration
  • Matching Flyer sent with all direct mail solicitations and shared with all employee campaign coordinators for distribution at workplace

100% Guarantee Sponsor  – $7,500 – $20,000 

When an individual invests their gift in United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County, 100% of their donation will support programs that address critical needs in our community.  With the support of generous corporate partners, interest from the endowment and special events, all administrative expenses incurred by United Way are paid.

  • Company logo listed on all campaign materials
  • Recognized at campaign kick-off, celebration and all workplace presentations

Campaign Prize Sponsor – $25-$5,000

As an incentive to individuals to contribute to the campaign, a raffle prize system is offered.  Both monetary partnerships and gift-in-kind partnerships are available.  The assortment of prize packages available for partnership includes: Travel United, Dine United, Splurge United, Shop United, Relax United and Stay United.

  • Some prize sponsors listed on all campaign materials
  • All prize sponsors receive recognition at Celebration

Billboard Sponsor – $3,000 

Allows the United Way to reach a broader audience through various billboards during campaign season.  Event Held: Year Round

  • Company logo on all billboards

Campaign Events

Pacesetter Breakfast Kick-Off – $500 

A breakfast kick-off for businesses running campaigns early, “setting the pace” for the fall campaign. Approx. 30 attendees.   Event Held: June 

  • Company logo on all invitations
  • Opportunity to address attendees
  • Signage at event

Employee Campaign Coordinator Luncheon – $500 

Luncheon training for the volunteers who run United Way campaigns at their place of business. Approx. 50 – 60 attendees.  Event Held:  August

Company logo on all invitations

  • Recognition during the event
  • Signage at events

Campaign Kick-Off – $1,500 

The kick-off event to our annual campaign, with approx. 200-300 business leaders and community partners in attendance.   Event Held: September 

  • Company logo listed in all event materials
  • Signage at event
  • Name included in all relevant press release materials
  • Opportunity to address the attendees
  • 8 tickets to the event

Partner Agency Ticket (KO) Sponsor: $350 

  • Recognition from the podium during the event
  • 2 tickets to the event

Campaign Celebration – $1,500 

The conclusion of our annual campaign, with approx. 200-300 business leaders and community partners in attendance.   Event Held: January 

  • Company logo listed in all event materials
  • Signage at event
  • Name included in all relevant press release materials
  • Opportunity to address the attendees
  • 8 tickets to the event

Partner Agency Ticket Sponsor (Celebration): $350 

  • Recognition from the podium during the event
  • 2 tickets to the event

Alexis de Tocqueville Society Reception – $2,500 

An annual reception to recognize and thank Tocqueville Society donors- those who commit at least $10,000 in annual support to the United Way and the needs of the local community. Approx. 50 attendees.  Event Held: Fall

  • Company logo on all invitations
  • Signage at event
  • Opportunity to address the attendees

Humanitarian Award Reception – $2,500   

Established in 2000, the annual “The Alexis de Tocqueville Humanitarian Award” recognizes an individual’s outstanding volunteer service to the community. All Leadership Associates are also invited. Approx. 100 attendees.   Event Held: June 

  • Company logo on all invitations
  • Signage at event
  • Name included in relevant press release materials
  • Opportunity to address the attendees

Community Events

Day of Caring$3,000 Single Sponsor  

A day of giving back through local volunteer projects. Teams are comprised of individuals and groups of business employees. Approx. 200-250 attendees.  Event Held: Fall

  • Company logo listed in all event materials
  • Signage at event
  • Logo on all t-shirts
  • Name included in all relevant press release materials
  • Opportunity to address the attendees

Additional Sponsorships Available Include:

  • T Shirt Sponsor – $500

Regional Glee Competition – $5,000 Title Sponsor

Collegiate a cappella groups from the Mid-Atlantic region compete in this annual competition, which raises funds for United Way. Approx. 1,200 attendees.  Event Held: April

  • Company logo published on Materials
  • Ad in Program
  • Signage at event
  • Name included in all relevant press release materials
  • Tickets to Event in Preferred Seating

Additional Sponsorships Available Include:

  • Lighting – $1,500
  • Advertising – $1,500 
  • Radio – $1,500
  • Prizes – $1,000

Benefits varies with sponsorship level

Success By 6 Transition to Kindergarten Conference – $500 

The conference attendees range from Early Childhood Educations, Administrators, Teachers, Principals, Superintendents, and Community Partners.  Approx. 80 attendees

Event Held: March 

  • Company logo listed in all event materials
  • Signage at event
  • Logo on all t-shirts
  • Name included in all relevant press release materials
  • Opportunity to address the attendees

Emerging Leaders Society Reading Event – $500 

The Emerging Leaders Society (UWCCC leadership donors age 40 & under) members, visit local early education centers to read, PA’s “One Book, Every Young Child” book selection, at this annual reading event. 

Event Held: April 

  • Provide a book for every child in the volunteer’s classroom
  • Name included in all relevant press release materials
  • Recognition on the inside cover of all books

Women United Luncheon – $500 

An annual luncheon with distinguished female speakers, provided for members of the Women’s Leadership Council (WLC). The WLC is comprised of leadership female donors.

Approx. 150 attendees.   Event Held: Spring 

  • Company  logo on all invitations
  • Signage at event
  • Opportunity to address the attendees
  • 8 tickets to the event

Evening for the Children Gala Sponsor – $5,000 

An evening benefiting summer youth programs run by Carlisle Family YMCA, YWCA Carlisle and Summer Program for Youth (SPY).  Sponsorship opportunities include Premier Sponsor, Wine Sponsor, Music and Table Sponsorships. 

Event Held: Spring

  • Company  logo on all invitations
  • Signage at event
  • Tickets to the event

Additional Sponsorships Available Include:

  • Premier – $5,000 
  • Wine – $2,500 
  • Cocktail Hour – $2,500
  • Music – $1,250
  • Table – $1,000

Benefits varies with sponsorship level

All sponsorships are offered on an as-available basis.

If you would like more information about sponsorships, please contact Lucy Zander at 717.243.4805 or [email protected]