Sponsor Up with People

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Sponsors take center stage in Up with People's impact in the communities we visit - from service projects highlighting the ways local non-profit organizations are meeting community needs, to the culminating public Up with People performance whereby a percentage of every show will be donated to the sponsors selected beneficiary. Sponsoring Up with People is also a remarkable event marketing platform for our partners to achieve their marketing and communications objectives.

Sponsor Benefits

We custom design sponsorship proposals to specifically address your marketing and communications objectives. Up with People's sponsors receive an extensive list of benefits designed to deliver significant return on investment. Unique communication concepts and promotional ideas can be developed as enhancements to your sponsorship rights and benefits. Sponsor benefits typically include:

• Right to select community impact projects and local show beneficiary
• Presentation rights for the public performance and community impact projects
• Category exclusivity
• On-site branding, recognition and acknowledgement at show(s) and scheduled events
• Trademark inclusion in local show advertising and promotion
• Trademark inclusion in e-mail and Internet marketing communications
• Promotional rights
• VIP tickets and hospitality for customer relations and staff benefits
• First right of refusal of opportunities to sponsor future Up with People visits to your community.

To view our Sponsorship Brochure, click here.

Program Features

As a sponsor of Up with People, you will give your community an unparalleled weeklong program facilitated by a well-respected organization with more than 40 years of experience in changing hearts and minds - and communities - throughout the world. This experience includes:

• Dynamic cast of 70+ motivated young adults from around the world staying in your community for 3-7 days, committed to community interaction, volunteerism and learning
• Focus on community impact projects in partnership with local non-profit organizations
• Media coverage highlighting sponsorship of community impact projects, public show(s), and local sponsors
• Up with People participant-community interactions through Host Families, community impact projects, community outreach and public performances
• Culminating performance(s) of the Up with People Show (single or multiple shows; public or private performances)
• Net proceeds from show ticket revenue can be designated for community non-profit partners
• "Community Expo" featuring sponsor, beneficiary, and other community partner tabletop displays in show lobby
• A dedicated team of Up with People promotions specialists focused on building relationships with media and others in your community for the fulfillment of your sponsor benefits.

Creating positive brand experiences is the cornerstone of your sponsorship of Up with People.

Community Outreach, Interaction and Impact

One of the primary benefits granted to you as a sponsor of Up with People is the right to select local non-profit organizations in your community to serve as the beneficiaries of Up with People's stay in your community.

With Up with People as the catalyst, your favorite non-profits receive the benefit of hundreds of hours of community service through projects designed by the organizations in conjunction with Up with People. Our participants work alongside individuals in your community to advance the work of local organizations and build bridges with community members to ensure ongoing volunteerism and local support of those efforts long after our visit.

Sample projects include:

• Local school programs featuring Stand for Peace, Up with People's signature program for elementary and middle schools
• Community Food Banks
• Habitat for Humanity builds
• Elderly awareness programs
• Service Club projects
• Cultural diversity projects

With your generosity and guidance, Up with People delivers what your community needs.
Together, Up with People and its sponsors make a long-lasting impact on communities around the world by getting involved in communities - and getting communities involved.

Types and Levels of Sponsorships

• Multi-city or Regional Sponsorships
• Exclusive Title Sponsorships
• Shared Presenting Sponsorships
• Associate Sponsorships
• Supporting Sponsorships

Up with People has a variety of funding opportunities to make a visit possible in communities large and small. The time in a city can be adjusted and multiple sponsors can share in the investment. For more information on sponsoring Up with People, please contact us at sponsorship@upwithpeople.org or call or email our Sponsorship Manager.

Cathy DeGraff
Manager, North American Sales & Sponsorships
+1 763.416.9319
cdegraff@upwithpeople.org

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