Sponsorships
At Leadership Buffalo your funds go a long way. You are supporting an organization that cares about the community and you are providing opportunities for individuals to make Buffalo better. We exist because of the need for a more informed and connected community that drives social change.
55%
of funds raised provide scholarships for our programs
35%
of funds raised support our Youth Leadership program
10%
of funds raised are used for sponsorship fulfillment
Sponsorship Opportunities
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VALUES AWARDS LUNCHEON
The Values Awards Luncheon is Leadership Buffalo's annual signature fundraising event honoring leaders in the community who best exemplify one of LB's four core values; Service, Inclusion, Diversity and Openness To Change.
Guest attendance: Approximately 700
Exclusive Media Presenting Sponsor - $15,000
Exclusive Presenting Sponsor - SOLD
Platinum Sponsor (industry exclusive) - SOLD
Diamond Sponsor - $7,500
Gold Sponsor - $5,000
Silver Sponsor - $2,500
Bronze Sponsor - $1,500
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
The online membership directory features the list of our 3,000+ alumni. All paid members will receive access to the directory year round.
Circulation: Approximately 700
Exclusive Sponsor - $2,500
RECRUITMENT OPEN HOUSE - SOLD
Leadership Buffalo's annual recruitment open house is designed to create more awareness for the organization. It is also a networking opportunity for prospects, current class members and graduates of Leadership Buffalo.
Guest attendance: Approximately 250
Industry Exclusive Sponsor - $3,000
NAME TAG SPONSOR - SOLD
The name tag sponsor will receive constant visibility throughout the year. Current class members will wear their name tags at each day session (four programs, meet once a month) and at events throughout the year. After graduation, each member will keep their name tag.
Classes: Class Experience, Rising Leaders and Experience Buffalo (approximately 150 individuals)
Exclusive Sponsor - $2,500
WATER BOTTLES - SOLD
The water bottle sponsor will receive visibility throughout the year and assist LB to promote a more eco-friendly lifestyle. 2019 class members will receive a branded water bottle at the beginning of the year and encouraged to use at every day session as a part of our efforts to Go Green.
Classes: Class Experience and Rising Leaders (approximately 110 individuals)
Exclusive Sponsor - $2,500
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Youth Leadership (YL) is a ten-month leadership enrichment program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors representing schools throughout our community. This sponsorship will host up to three students for the upcoming program year.
Class Size: Approximately 55
Industry Exclusive Sponsor - $2,500
LB REVISITED
LB Revisited offers a chance for graduates to once again be a part of the LB Experience affording the "back stage pass" to all that is happening in Buffalo today.
Class Size: Approximately 30 per session (three total)
Exclusive Sponsor (all three sessions) - $1,500
ANNUAL REPORT / STATE OF LB LUNCHEON
The Leadership Buffalo Annual Report features statistics and a look forward of LB and its membership. The report is initially released at the State of LB and will be used in marketing materials throughout the year.
Circulation of Annual Report: Approximately 4,000
Event Attendance: Approximately 200
Exclusive Sponsor - $5,000
REFILLABLE HAND SANITIZER
The Leadership Buffalo hand sanitizers will showcase the sponsor logo on each container provided to the 2021 classes. Participants will use throughout their year and beyond. Distributed to Class Experience, Rising Leaders, Youth Leadership, and Experience Buffalo.
Class Size: Approximately 150
Exclusive Sponsor - $2,500
GOLF SCHOLARSHIP TOURNAMENT
The Leadership Buffalo Scholarship Golf Tournament was created to raise funds to support scholarships for all of our programs; Class Experience, Rising Leaders, Youth Leadership and Experience Buffalo. All funds raised will allow us to provide the opportunity for all to experience LB and all our community has to offer.
Guest attendance: Approximately 150
Exclusive Presenting Sponsor - $5,000
More sponsor options listed
TEN PIN THROWDOWN
The Ten Pin Throwdown is Leadership Buffalo's annual bowling event created to raise funds to support scholarships for all of our programs; Class Experience, Rising Leaders, Youth Leadership and Experience Buffalo. All funds raised will allow us to give everyone the opportunity to experience LB and all our community has to offer.
Guest attendance: Approximately 250
Exclusive Presenting Sponsor - $5,000
More sponsor options listed
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Ensure that all professionals in our community, regardless of their financial situation can participate in these professional development sessions.
Exclusive Sponsor - $5,000
