2027 Sponsorship & Donation Opportunities

Your investment directly powers this mission.

The Black Male Summit of Guilford County is a two-day gathering where Black men and boys connect with mentors, resources, and opportunities — dismantling barriers while forging clear pathways to educational advancement, career growth, and community leadership.

  • Economic Empowerment
  • Education & Career
  • Authentic Manhood
  • Leadership & Civic
  • Health & Wholeness

Two-day event overview

Friday evening

Legacy & Leadership Gala

Fundraiser & awards celebration

A premier fundraising dinner and awards ceremony honoring Black male excellence in Guilford County.

  • Catalyst for Change Award presentations
  • Keynote speaker
  • Live entertainment & networking
  • Dinner & gala reception
  • Sponsor recognition ceremony

Saturday

Empowerment Workshops

Panels, workshops & service learning

A full-day summit experience for Black men and boys featuring professional development and community building.

  • Panel discussions with community leaders
  • Breakout workshops: financial literacy, wellness, civic leadership
  • Resource fair & mentorship connections
  • Networking & community building
  • Service learning project

2027 investment goal

$25,000 – $37,500

Legacy & Leadership Gala

Friday evening fundraiser

$25,000 – $37,500

Empowerment Workshops

Saturday full-day summit

$50,000 – $75,000

Total investment goal

Combined 2027 Summit

Levels of participation

Anchor commitment secured

An anchor sponsor has already committed $35,000 toward this year’s goal. Join them.

That gift sits inside the Gala Presenting Sponsor range ($25,000–$49,999), which remains open — as does every other level below. Additional anchor partners at $25,000–$40,000 are what close the gap on the $50,000–$75,000 two-day investment goal.

Title Sponsor

$50,000 – $75,000

Both events

Exclusive naming rights to both events; premier logo on all collateral, signage and digital assets; featured speaking opportunity at the Gala; 30 VIP Gala seats; dedicated exhibit space at Workshops and 8 reserved seats; press release recognition; social media campaign spotlight; year-round logo placement on the website.

Gala Presenting Sponsor

$25,000 – $49,999

Gala

Premier logo placement on all Gala materials; speaking opportunity at the Gala; 25 VIP seats; named recognition in the Gala program; 6 reserved Workshop seats; social media feature campaign; banner at the Gala venue; recognized in opening remarks.

Workshop Presenting Sponsor

$15,000 – $24,999

Workshops

Premier logo on all Workshop materials; opportunity to address attendees; 4 reserved Workshop seats; dedicated exhibit table; 20 VIP Gala seats; social media feature; banner at the Workshop venue; recognized in opening remarks.

Gold Sponsor

$10,000 – $14,999

Gala & Workshops

Logo on event program and all signage; 15 VIP Gala seats plus 4 Workshop seats; social media recognition; sponsor table at the resource fair; recognized by name in both programs.

Silver Sponsor

$5,000 – $9,999

Gala & Workshops

Logo in event program and on signage; 10 VIP Gala seats plus 2 Workshop seats; social media shoutout; name recognition at both events.

Bronze Sponsor

$2,500 – $4,999

Gala & Workshops

Name listed in the event program for your chosen event(s); 5 VIP Gala seats; social media mention; certificate of appreciation.

Community Friend

$1,000 – $2,499

Gala & Workshops

Name listed in the event program; 3 VIP Gala seats; social media recognition; certificate of appreciation.

In-Kind Donation

Varies

Gala & Workshops

Recognition commensurate with donation value; name listed in the event program; social media acknowledgment.

Confirm your sponsorship.

Reginald Holiday, Executive Director, City Help of the Triad · 336.347.3961 · cityhelptriad@gmail.com

Talk to us about partnering

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