Sponsorship Opportunities 2026-2027
United Way of the Cape Fear Area hosts six events across the year, and each one puts your business in front of neighbors who care about the same things you do. Sponsor a single event, or take a year-long package that carries your logo through all of them.
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Opportunities At a Glance
| Event | Date |
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| Day of Caring | 02/12/2027 |
| Spring Trike Race | 04/27/2027 |
| Rock The Day | 05/15/2027 |
| Day of Action | 06/18/2027 |
| Port City Jerry Day | 09/12/2026 |
| Campaign Kickoff (Generations of Generosity) | 10/29/2026 |
Year-long sponsorship packages
One commitment, recognition all year. Each package below covers a set of our events, with the recognition and tickets listed for that level.
Community Champions $20,000
The “Community Champion” sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to become the premier sponsor for ALL EVENTS hosted by the United Way of the Cape Fear Area. As a Community Champion, your organization will gain prominent visibility across a wide range of impactful events, directly supporting vital community initiatives and brand yourself as a key leader in making a lasting difference for those in need!
Events included
- Day of Caring
- Spring Trike Race
- Campaign Kickoff
- Port City Jerry Day
- Day of Action
- Rock The Day
Recognition
Tickets
Impact Leader $10,000
The “Impact Leader” sponsorship offers your organization the prestigious role of premier sponsor for all events hosted by United Way of the Cape Fear Area. In addition, you will serve as a supporting sponsor for the highly anticipated Port City Jerry Day. This exclusive sponsorship allows your brand to gain exceptional visibility while demonstrating a strong commitment to making a meaningful impact in the community.
Events included
- Day of Caring
- Rock The Day
- Day of Action
- Spring Trike Race
- Campaign Kickoff
- Port City Jerry Day
Recognition
Tickets
Hope Builders $7,500
The “Hope Builders” sponsorship provides your organization with the opportunity to be a supporting sponsor for four events of your choice hosted by the United Way of the Cape Fear Area. Additionally, as the hospitality sponsor for Port City Jerry Day, you’ll play a key role in creating an unforgettable experience for attendees. This sponsorship allows your brand to be closely involved in impactful community events while showcasing your dedication to building hope and supporting positive change in the Cape Fear area!
Choose four from
- Day of Caring
- Spring Trike Race
- Rock The Day
- Day of Action
- Campaign Kickoff
- Port City Jerry Day
Recognition
Tickets
Change Maker $5,000
The “Change Maker” sponsorship offers your organization the opportunity to serve as a hospitality sponsor for four events of your choice, including Port City Jerry Day. As a Change Maker, your brand will be integral in creating welcoming, memorable experiences for attendees, all while supporting the important work of the United Way of the Cape Fear Area. This sponsorship highlights your commitment to fostering community connections and driving meaningful change, making a lasting impact on those in need.
Choose four from
- Day of Caring
- Spring Trike Race
- Rock The Day
- Day of Action
- Campaign Kickoff
- Port City Jerry Day
Recognition
Tickets
Marketing Sponsor $1,000
The marketing sponsorship offers your organization prominent brand exposure across multiple United Way of the Cape Fear Area events and campaigns throughout the year. This sponsorship is designed to align with your marketing objectives by putting your logo and message in front of diverse, engaged audiences across the Cape Fear region. From emails to social media, your brand will be consistently recognized as a community leader committed to connection, impact, and lasting change. By partnering with United Way of the Cape Fear Area, you’re not only reaching your marketing goals, you’re also helping us strengthen our outreach and further our mission to support those most in need.
Recognition
Perks
Single-event sponsorships
Prefer to back one event? Every event below has its own sponsor levels. The number of sponsorships available at each level is listed at the bottom of each table.
Day of Caring
| Sponsor benefits | Premier Sponsor$500 | Supporting Sponsor$250 | Hospitality Sponsor$100 |
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| Invitation for company and representatives to attend event | |
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| Recognition as Premier Sponsor on all materials | |
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| Recognition in press/media releases and content prior to event | |
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| Recognition on social media prior to and after event | |
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| Number of available sponsorships for this event | x1 | x2 | x10 |
Each benefit below lists what every sponsor level receives.
Spring Trike Race
| Sponsor benefits | Premier Sponsor$2,000 | Supporting Sponsor$1,000 | Hospitality Sponsor$750 |
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| Brief speaking opportunity at event | |
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| 2, 6-person teams registered for the race | |
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| Number of available sponsorships for this event | x1 | x3 | x5 |
Each benefit below lists what every sponsor level receives.
Rock The Day
| Sponsor benefits | Premier Sponsor$5,000 | Supporting Sponsor$2,500 | Hospitality Sponsor$1,500 |
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| Your business logo on our event page | |
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| Tickets for 20 guests for the event | |
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| Brief speaking opportunity at event | |
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| Tickets for 10 guests for the event | — | |
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| Thank you banner with logos for all sponsors | |
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| Custom welcome banner with your logo at the event | |
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| Tickets for 5 guests for the concert | — | — | |
| Number of available sponsorships for this event | 2 | 6 | 10 |
Each benefit below lists what every sponsor level receives.
Day of Action
| Sponsor benefits | Premier Sponsor$1,000 | Supporting Sponsor$750 | Hospitality Sponsor$500 | Contributing Sponsor$100 |
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| Number of available sponsorships for this event | x1 | x1 | x1 | x10 |
Each benefit below lists what every sponsor level receives.
Port City Jerry Day
| Sponsor benefits | Cornerstone Sponsor$10,000 | Premier Sponsor$3,500 | Supporting Sponsor$1,500 | Hospitality Sponsor$1,000 |
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| Your business logo on our event page and banner at concert | |
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| Tickets for 20 guests for the concert | |
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| Tickets for 10 guests for the concert | — | |
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| Tickets for 7 guests for the concert | — | — | |
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| Brief speaking opportunity at event | |
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| Custom welcome banner with your logo at the event | |
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| Tickets for 5 guests for the concert | — | — | — | |
| Number of available sponsorships for this event | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Each benefit below lists what every sponsor level receives.
Generations of Generosity Campaign Kickoff
| Sponsor benefits | Cornerstone Sponsor$10,000 | Premier Sponsor$3,000 | Supporting Sponsor$2,000 | Hospitality Sponsor$1,000 |
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| One table including 8 seats for Sponsor and Guests | — | |
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| Entry for 6 guests at our event | — | — | |
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| Two tables including 8 seats each for Sponsor and Guests | |
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| Custom welcome banner with your logo at the event | |
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| Entry for four guests at our event | — | — | — | |
| Number of available sponsorships for this event | x1 | x4 | x5 | x10 |
Each benefit below lists what every sponsor level receives.
Become a sponsor
- Choose what you want to support. A single event from the list above, or one of the year-long packages.
- Tell us the sponsorship level. Email or call us with the event and level you have picked, along with your name, title, company, mailing address, phone and email so we can prepare your agreement.
- Choose how to pay. We can email your invoice, or call you to take a credit card payment.
Two things to know: sponsorship opportunities should be selected at least 30 days prior to each event, and payment is due within 30 days of signing your sponsorship agreement.
Prefer the printed packets?
Ready to sponsor?
Tell us which event or package fits your business and we will take it from there.
