Sponsorship Opportunities

Impact on the Plains is our community’s premiere social innovation competition, modeled after the popular TV show “Shark Tank,” that pursues bold solutions to complex social issues.

Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025
5 p.m. Cocktails • 6 p.m. Program
Textron Activity Center

The event promotes an entrepreneurial ethos in the nonprofit ecosystem to transform the landscape of social services for our neighbors in need. Top nonprofits will pitch their bright idea to community leaders serving as a judges at a live event with over 400 attendees. At the end of the night, winners receive investments to scale their programs and transform their work.

As a sponsor, your company will help fuel innovative, community-driven solutions and demonstrate a commitment to strengthening the nonprofit sector. United Way will create custom sponsorship packages upon request. Learn more about Impact on the Plains.

Pete Najera, President and CEO of United Way of the Plains, awards The Center with $40,000 through Impact on the Plains.

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

To reserve your sponsorship, complete the form below or contact Gwen Kochman, Vice President of Philanthropy, at gkochman@unitedwayplains.org or (316) 267-1321, ext. 4123.

HOST SPONSOR

  • Exclusive opportunity for one organization
  • Reserved tables with premier seating for each guest
  • Visual and verbal recognition during event program
  • Premier logo placement in marketing materials, including print and website
  • Inclusion in United Way monthly newsletter and post-event press release

$20,000 PRESENTING SPONSOR

  • Exclusive opportunity for one organization
  • “Impact on the Plains, presented by Your Company” in all mentions
  • Visual recognition throughout venue and event program
  • 3 premier, front-row tables for 8 guests each
  • Speaking opportunity and verbal recognition during event program
  • Headlining recognition and logo placement in marketing materials, including print, signage, social media and website
  • Inclusion in United Way monthly newsletter and post-event press release

$10,000 DINNER SPONSOR

  • Special recognition at food stations
  • 2 tables for 8 guests each
  • Visual and verbal recognition during event program
  • Special logo placement in marketing materials, including print and website
  • Inclusion in United Way monthly newsletter and post-event press release

$10,000 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD SPONSOR

  • Special recognition at award display
  • 2 tables for 8 guests each
  • Visual and verbal recognition during event program
  • Special logo placement in marketing materials, including print and website
  • Inclusion in United Way monthly newsletter and post-event press release

$10,000 BAR SPONSOR

  • Special recognition at bar
  • 2 tables for 8 guests each
  • Visual and verbal recognition during event program
  • Special logo placement in marketing materials, including print and website
  • Inclusion in United Way monthly newsletter and post-event press release

$10,000 DESSERT SPONSOR

  • Special recognition at dessert reception
  • 2 tables for 8 guests each
  • Visual and verbal recognition during event program
  • Special logo placement in marketing materials, including print and website
  • Inclusion in United Way monthly newsletter and post-event press release

$5,000 NONPROFIT CHAMPION

TWO SOLD
TWO AVAILABLE
  • Sponsorship supports one of the evening’s four presenting nonprofits
  • Your company will receive special recognition on the table reserved for their guests
  • 1 table for 8 guests for your organization
  • Visual recognition during event program
  • Special logo placement in marketing materials, including print and website
  • Inclusion in United Way monthly newsletter

$5,000 VIP WELCOME RECEPTION

  • Special recognition at the private reception held for high-net-worth donors and supporters prior to event
  • 1 table for 8 guests for your organization
  • Prominent logo placement in invitation for VIP Welcome Reception
  • Inclusion in United Way monthly newsletter

$2,500 COMMUNITY INVESTOR

  • 1 table for 8 guests for your organization
  • Special logo placement in marketing materials, including print and website

YES! WE’RE ALL IN FOR IMPACT.

Ready to reserve your sponsorship package? Complete the form below or contact Gwen Kochman, United Way Vice President of Philanthropy, at gkochman@unitedwayplains.org or (316) 267-1321, ext. 4123.

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