brand Partnership
With GRAND RAPIDS BALLET
WHEN YOUR BUSINESS SUPPORTS THE ARTS, COMMUNITIES THRIVE
Because of our sponsors, we are able to:
- Partner with organizations in our community
- Provide high-impact outreach programs in the Grand Rapids Public School System and West Michigan region
- Employ full time professional company dancers
- Train Apprentices and Trainees
- Provide more than 50 classes each week for 200+ GRB School students
- Award need-based and merit scholarships to GRB School families
- Reach more than 800 zip codes nationwide
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BENEFITS TO YOUR BRAND
A Grand Rapids Ballet sponsorship delivers real value for your business:
- Increased brand awareness
- Customized, cost-effective marketing to a culturally engaged audience
- Networking opportunities with West Michigan’s business and civic community
- Discounted tickets to performances
- Invitations to exclusive special events
- Meaningful impact in the community where your employees live and work
- A direct contribution to our regional economic growth
CORPORATE giving AND ADVERTISING with GRB
Corporate sponsorship provides the highest level of visibility and engagement for Grand Rapids Ballet partners. Each sponsorship is tailored to meet your goals and provides a unique blend of visibility and activations for brand exposure, business development, and client and employee engagement.
Opportunities for sponsorship begin at $2,500, and can be tied to an individual production, a season, or support of the institution that operates year-long.
performance and event sponsorship levels and benefits
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OF SINGLE EVENTS, INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES, OR PROGRAMS OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BENEFIT LEVELS:
| RECOGNITION AND ACCESS TO AUDIENCE | $25,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Logo/name listed on sponsor page of all 26/27 performance programs |  | | | | |
Hyper-linked logo on website for the duration of the 26/27 season | | | | | |
Social media sponsor recognition in single post affiliated with sponsored performance/event | | | | | |
Name announced in pre-performance curtain remarks during sponsored performance/event | | | | | |
Logo on promotional e-communications for sponsored performance/event | | | | | |
Full page advertisement in printed programs for sponsored performance | | | |||
Logo on title page of print program for sponsored performance | | | | ||
Presenting Sponsor recognition on print and digital materials; logo on front cover of sponsored program | | | |||
Logo/name listed in print materials associated with sponsored performance/event | |
ENTERTAINMENT and hospitality
| GIVES ACCESS TO | $25,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Employee volunteer opportunities for sponsored performance/event | | | | | |
Invitations to Inside Looks during the season | | | | | |
Access to Director’s Lounge (hospitality suites) during sponsored performances | | | | | |
Complimentary tickets to Opening Night of sponsored performances | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Company discount to individual performances | 50%
| 50%
| 20% | 20% | 10% |
Opportunity to tour backstage during intermission of sponsored performance | | | | |
FULL SEASON SPONSORSHIP OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
| RECOGNITION AND ACCESS TO AUDIENCE | $100,000+ | $50,000+ | $25,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|
Logo/name listed on sponsor page of all 26/27 season performance programs | | | |
Hyper-linked logo on website for the duration of the 26/27 season | | | |
Coordinated social media campaign highlighting the partnership between GRB & the season sponsoring organization | | | |
Logo on promotional e-communications for all 26/27 season performances/events | | | |
Logo/name listed in print materials associated with all 26/27 season performances/events | | ||
Full page advertisement in all 26/27 print programs | |
ENTERTAINMENT and hospitality
| GIVES ACCESS TO | $100,000+ | $50,000+ | $25,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|
Employee volunteer opportunities for all 26/27 performances | | | |
Invitations to Inside Looks for all 26/27 season performances | | | |
Access to Director’s Circle Lounge (hospitality suites) during all 26/27 season performances | | | |
Complimentary tickets to Opening Night of all 26/27 season performances | *Available upon request | *Available upon request | *Available upon request |
Company tickets to additional performances at DeVos Hall (number denotes tickets available for entire season) | *Available upon request | *Available upon request | *Available upon request |
Company discount to individual performances | *Available upon request | *Available upon request | *Available upon request |
Opportunity to tour backstage during intermission and create other special events or activities in conjunction with 26/27 season events and performances | | | |
IN-KIND PARTNERSHIPS
Grand Rapids Ballet also welcomes in-kind support from corporate partners. Donations can be directed toward daily operations, auction items for the annual Gala, the Grand Rapids Ballet School, and beyond.
To discuss donation you may have, contact us.
THANK YOU TO THESE IN-KIND PARTNERS
GRMacGeek
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Slow Sunday Coffee mobile bar