Sponsorship Opportunities

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2025 | 6 P.M.
PROGRESS PARK

UNITED SPIRITS BOURBON FALL FESTIVAL

Our annual United Spirits Bourbon Fall Festival is a night of elevated fair of bourbon brands, chef-prepared food, and unique experiences for the bourbon lover. The goal is to provide an experience that excites the guests about the brands we partner with and an evening they will brag to their friends about. We auction off unique/rare bottles, bourbon experiences for the aficionado, and a special tasting experience. Guests can enjoy chef-prepared food stations, bars, live music, a smore’s bar, silent and live auction, and much more.

ANTICIPATED ATTENDANCE: 400

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Presenting Sponsor: $25,000 (only one available)

  • Lead sponsor with naming rights
  • Twenty complimentary tickets with two reserved tables ($5,000 value) and
  • VIP access for all*
  • Logo co-branded on Instagram wall for photo opportunities
  • Logo prominently featured on all event signage
  • Logo prominently featured on event invitations, collateral, website, and in social media
  • Opportunity to cross-promote partnership
  • Recognized in media appearances promoting event
  • Opportunity to provide brief remarks from the stage
  • Opportunity to provide a co-branded item for all guests (additional cost)
  • Recognized from the stage
  • Logo prominently featured on video screens

Gold Sponsor: $10,000

  • Ten complimentary tickets with reserved table ($2,500 value) and VIP access for all*
  • Opportunity to co-brand an activation (Welcome Cocktail, VIP Reception, Smores experience,
  • Game Yard, Live Music)
  • Logo featured on event signage
  • Logo featured on event invitations, collateral, and website
  • Recognized from the stage at the event
  • Logo on video screens

Silver Sponsor: $5,000

  • Ten complimentary tickets with reserved table ($2,500 value) and VIP access for all*
  • Recognized on event signage
  • Recognized on event invitations, collateral, and website
  • Recognized from the stage at the event
  • Recognized on video screens

Bronze Sponsor: $2,500

  • Five complimentary tickets ($1,250 value) and VIP access for all*
  • Recognized on event signage
  • Recognized on event invitations, collateral, and website
  • Recognized on video screens

Table: $1,250

  • Reserved table for ten

* VIP access includes valet parking and a separate private tasting experience.

 

For more information, please contact Donna Wooten, Director, Development Operations
at donna.wooten@metrounitedway.org or (502) 292-6140.

BEYOND BUZZWORDS SPEAKER SERIES

Presented By:

Our Beyond Buzzwords virtual speaker series, that occurs three times a year, focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is designed to provide thoughtful and meaningful discussions about important topics that promote thinking as well as personal and institutional application.

Past speakers include Robin DiAngelo, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Tim Wise, Dr Ibram X. Kendi, Alejandra Campoverdi, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Heather McGhee, Emily Bingham, Sally Kohn, Shawn Dove, Richard Rothstein, Isabel Wilkerson, Marco Davis, Austin Channing Brown, and Edgar Villanueva.

ANTICIPATED ATTENDANCE:
AVERAGE OF 300 ATTENDEES PER EVENT

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Presenting Sponsor: $100,000 (only one available – SOLD)

CURRENTLY SPONSORED BY LG&E AND KU FOUNDATION

  • Lead sponsor with naming rights
  • Logo prominently featured on virtual background
  • Logo prominently featured on invitations, collateral, website, and in social media.
  • Opportunity to provide brief remarks at each program
  • Recognized by Metro United Way staff member at each program

 

For more information, please contact Donna Wooten, Director, Development Operations
at donna.wooten@metrounitedway.org or (502) 292-6140.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025 | 8 A.M.
PROSSER CAREER EDUCATION CENTER

BUILD-A-BED

Annualy we partner with Southern Indiana schools in hopes of providing bed frames, mattresses, sheets, blankets, pillows, and laundry bags to children that need them. We know that a good night’s sleep is important to a child’s academic success.

Bed recipients are selected by our public school systems in Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties. Since the conception of this program in 2017, Metro United Way has met bed needs for approximately 950 students.

ANTICIPATED ATTENDANCE: 100 – 125

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Presenting Sponsor: $20,000 (only one available)

As the Presenting Sponsor of a Build-a-Bed project, you would be underwriting the costs of approximately 150 beds, including materials, bedding kits and the event experience surrounding the project.

  • Name recognition as Presenting Sponsor of Build-a-Bed event
  • Logo on any Build-a-Bed brochures, program, and all marketing materials
  • Logo with live link on Metro United Way’s website
  • Recognition in Build-a-Bed communications and social media
  • Opportunity to speak at event
  • Logo on signage at Build-a-Bed project build locations
  • Opportunity to provide promotional materials/items at Build-a-Bed project build days
  • Logo on Build-a-Bed t-shirts worn by staff and volunteers
  • Complimentary table for a 6-person team build

Gold Sponsor: $5,000

  • Logo on any Build-a-Bed brochures, program, and all marketing materials
  • Logo with live link on Metro United Way’s website
  • Recognition in Build-a-Bed communications and social media
  • Recognized from the stage at the event
  • Logo on Build-a-Bed t-shirts worn by staff and volunteers
  • Complimentary table for a 6-person team build

Silver Sponsor: $2,500

  • Recognized on event signage.
  • Recognized on event invitations, collateral, and website.
  • Recognized from the stage at the event
  • Complimentary table for a 6-person team build

 

For more information, please contact Donna Wooten, Director, Development Operations
at donna.wooten@metrounitedway.org or (502) 292-6140.

GREATEST GIVE BACK

Each year, Metro United Way and the Muhammad Ali Center partner to host “The Greatest Give Back,” a day of service honoring The Greatest and Louisville’s own humanitarian legend, Muhammad Ali. In honor of Ali’s legacy of humanitarianism, volunteers engage in service projects throughout the day, fulfilling Ali’s lifelong commitment to service to others and demonstrating that Louisville is a truly compassionate city.

ANTICIPATED ATTENDANCE: 500 VOLUNTEERS

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Presenting Sponsor: $25,000 (only one available)

  • Lead sponsor with naming rights
  • Three reserved tables for 8 volunteers (morning and afternoon sessions)
  • Logo co-branded on step-and-repeat for photo opportunities
  • Logo prominently featured on all event signage
  • Logo prominently featured on event invitations, collateral, website, and in social media
  • Opportunity to cross-promote partnership
  • Recognized in media appearances promoting event
  • Opportunity to provide brief remarks from the stage
  • Opportunity to provide a co-branded item for all guests
  • Recognized from the stage at the event
  • Recognized on event signage and video screens

Gold Sponsor: $10,000

  • Two reserved tables for 8 volunteers (morning and afternoon sessions)
  • Logo featured on event signage
  • Logo featured on event invitations, collateral, and website
  • Recognized from the stage at the event
  • Recognized on event signage and video screens

Silver Sponsor: $5,000

  • One reserved table for 8 volunteers (morning and afternoon sessions)
  • Recognized on event signage
  • Recognized on event invitations, collateral, and website
  • Recognized from the stage at the event
  • Recognized on event signage and video screens

Bronze Sponsor: $3,000

  • One reserved table for 8 volunteers (choice of morning or afternoon session)
  • Recognized on event signage
  • Recognized on event invitations, collateral, and website
  • Recognized on event signage and video screens

Impact Partner: $1,000

  • One reserved table for 8 volunteers (choice of morning or afternoon session)

 

For more information, please contact Donna Wooten, Director, Development Operations
at donna.wooten@metrounitedway.org or (502) 292-6140.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025 | 7:30 A.M.
ANGEL’S ENVY BOURBON CLUB

COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARDS: SHINING BEYOND OURSELVES

Our annual Community Impact “Immies” Award Breakfast celebrates and recognizes the extraordinary companies, organizations, and individuals who make significant contributions to improving lives in our community. We shine the spotlight on those who lend their voice, support, influence, and passion to make a big impact!

ANTICIPATED ATTENDANCE: 250

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Presenting Sponsor: $15,000 (only one available)

  • Reserved table of 8
  • Logo on signage and on video screens
  • Logo on website, invitations, social media, and other promotional items
  • Ad in event program
  • Representative speaks from stage
  • Opportunity to give a logo item to guests

Gold Sponsor: $5,000

  • Reserved table of 8
  • Logo on signage and in presentation onsite
  • Recognition from stage
  • Logo on website, invitations, social media, event program and other promotional items

Silver Sponsor: $3,000

  • Reserved table of 8 at event
  • Logo on website and on event signage
  • Name (text only) in (3) promotional emails

Table: $500

  • Table of 8 at event

 

For more information, please contact Donna Wooten, Director, Development Operations
at donna.wooten@metrounitedway.org or (502) 292-6140.

RACIAL WEALTH GAP SIMULATION

More than 3,000 individuals have participated in our Racial Wealth Gap simulation that takes people and organizations on a historical journey to wealth building in America, pausing on 13 federal policies that most powerfully accelerated or impeded progress based on race. It’s been one of the most powerful things we’ve done because it helps us all understand the racialized impacts of laws that have determined access to opportunity, resources, and power for generations and highlights what we can do to change them.

In partnership with Bread for the World, this Metro United Way developed this training in the fall of 2019 and have since shared it with many different audiences. Our staff has been trained to execute the simulation and offer a safe, confidential and engaging space to help elevate the conversation around policies that have been in place for decades that have affected generations of families in our community.

ANTICIPATED SIMULATIONS: 15

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Presenting Sponsor: $20,000 (only one available)

  • Lead sponsor with naming rights
  • Logo prominently featured on all event signage
  • Logo prominently featured on invitations, collateral, website, and in social media
  • Opportunity to provide brief remarks at each program
  • Recognized from the stage at each program
  • Opportunity to provide an item to all participants

Gold Sponsor: $10,000

  • Logo featured on event signage
  • Logo featured on invitations, collateral, and website
  • Recognized from the stage at each program
  • Opportunity to provide an item to all participants

Silver Sponsor: $5,000

  • Recognized on event signage
  • Recognized on invitations, collateral, and website
  • Recognized from the stage at each program

 

For more information, please contact Donna Wooten, Director, Development Operations
at donna.wooten@metrounitedway.org or (502) 292-6140.

TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY EVENT SERIES

Presented By:

The Tocqueville Society recognizes individuals and couples who have stood with us, sharing their talent and treasure to set a high bar in philanthropic leadership for our community. This group of investors is creating change and setting an example for others to follow. When you integrate our members’ experiences, abilities and ambitions, the result is a sphere of influence able to transform our community and help more people stand on their own two feet.

ANTICIPATED ATTENDANCE: 50 – 100 PER EVENT
(4 EVENTS FOR THE YEAR)

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Presenting Sponsor: $20,000 (only one available – SOLD)

CURRENTLY CO-SPONSORED BY FORVIS MAZARS & BAIRD

  • Opportunity for your company banner display at registration area
  • Increased brand exposure through the event itself, event advertising, and social media coverage
  • Print/logo on all Tocqueville Event Series invitations and e-invitations
  • Print/logo and recognition in the Tocqueville Society materials
  • Recognition from podium and on all event signage
  • In-event speaking opportunity at two of the events
  • Opportunity to suggest content and/or speakers

Gold Sponsor: $7,500

  • Opportunity for your company banner display at registration area
  • Increased brand exposure through the event itself, event advertising, and social media coverage
  • Print/logo on all Tocqueville Event Series invitations and e-invitations
  • Logo and recognition in electronic Tocqueville Society materials
  • Recognition from podium and on all event signage
  • In-event speaking opportunity at one of the events
  • Opportunity to suggest content and/or speakers

Silver Sponsor: $5,000

  • Increased brand exposure through the event itself, event advertising, and social media coverage
  • Print/logo on all Tocqueville Event Series invitations and e-invitations
  • Logo and recognition in electronic Tocqueville Society materials
  • Recognition from podium and on all event signage

 

For more information, please contact Donna Wooten, Director, Development Operations
at donna.wooten@metrounitedway.org or (502) 292-6140.

YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR UNITED WAY.

2025 DATES (ALL OCCUR ON THURSDAY)
February 13 | May 15 | August 14 | November 13

Join Metro United Way for one of our quarterly Your Community. Your United Way. programs. Hear from Executive Leadership about the crucial work being done in the Greater Louisville region and how Metro United Way is working to ensure we have thriving kids, strong households, and an equitable community!

Guests will learn insights into how Metro United Way transforms our community and unique opportunities to get involved.

ANTICIPATED ATTENDANCE: 30 – 50 PER EVENT

Presenting Sponsor: $10,000 (only one available)

  • Lead sponsor with naming rights
  • Logo prominently featured on all event signage
  • Logo prominently featured on video screens and presentation
  • Logo prominently featured on invitations, collateral, website, and in social media
  • Opportunity to provide brief remarks at each program
  • Opportunity to provide an item to all participants

Gold Sponsor: $7,500

  • Logo featured on event signage
  • Logo featured on invitations, collateral, and website
  • Recognized from the stage at each program
  • Opportunity to provide an item to all participants

Silver Sponsor: $5,000

  • Recognized on event signage
  • Recognized on invitations, collateral, and website
  • Recognized from the stage at each program

 

For more information, please contact Donna Wooten, Director, Development Operations
at donna.wooten@metrounitedway.org or (502) 292-6140.

CAMPAIGN CHAMPION PROGRAM

What is the Metro United Way Campaign Champion Program?

Metro United Way’s Campaign Champion Program allows for the growth of team members’ professional skills while giving back to our community. They support Metro United Way in ensuring the Greater Louisville region has thriving kids, strong households, and an equitable community.

The Campaign Champion program gives your company high visibility within the community, provides a significant career enrichment opportunity for the loaned employee, and impacts hundreds of thousands of lives each year. Make an investment in your employees and your community and reap the many benefits.

What do Campaign Champions do?
  • Communicate to employee groups how their contributions to Metro United Way benefit the community
  • Review account histories, identify account needs, and develop strategies to meet those needs
  • Set financial and non-financial goals and monitor progress
  • Develop account plans to maximize giving
  • Assist in cultivating new accounts
  • Assist and motivate Employee Campaign Leaders in planning and completing their campaign.
What’s the return on investment (ROI)?

Organizational Benefits

  • Recognition as a leader in improving our community
  • Increased employee leadership and advanced professional skills
  • Represented throughout the community as your Loaned Executive networks with hundreds of companies and community leaders
  • Relationship development with various businesses

Employee Benefits

  • Returns to his/her company with increased communication, public speaking, project and time management, and leadership skills
  • Works closely with key community leaders
  • Increases awareness of community needs and resources

Organizational Investment

  • 14-week Loaned Executive (provide an employee, 3-5 days per week)
  • 14-week Sponsored Campaign Champion (provide funding – $10,000 sponsorship)

 

For more information, please contact Donna Wooten, Director, Development Operations
at donna.wooten@metrounitedway.org or (502) 292-6140.

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