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SPONSORSHIP

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan provides sponsorship opportunities tailored to align with your organization's values and community goals. Our packages are designed to support your business needs, enhance employee engagement, build consumer trust, and promote long-term success. Partner with us to make a meaningful impact in Southeast Michigan!

WHY BBBS OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN?

We believe that inherent in every child is limitless potential, waiting to be unlocked.  By choosing to partner with BBBS, you are taking an active role in shaping the workforce of tomorrow, and aligning with a youthful, energetic, national brand, with over 100 years of experience in building mutually beneficial relationships. ​
  • Connected Communities
  • Employee Retention
  • Economic Impact
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  • BBBS turns connection into reliable relationships, strengthening trust across families, schools, and neighborhoods.
  • Being a BBBS Little reduces the socioeconomic gap by two-thirds.
  • When young people feel seen and supported, they show up differently, and that stability spreads into safer neighborhoods, stronger civic life, and more neighbors willing to give back.
  • Employees who participated in mentoring programs were 49% less likely to leave.
  • Workplaces which encourage mentorship save an average of $3,000 per employee by creating a more prepared, productive, and engaged workforce.
  • Attract and retain top talent by highlighting your organization’s values in action.
  • Mentoring programs produce a $3 return for every $1 invested by reducing public spending on crime, education, & social issues.
  • The U.S. would save more than $2 million by reducing juvenile crime through positive interventions like mentorship.
  • Adults who've been mentored will average $200k-$500k in additional earnings over a lifetime.


​SPONSOSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS

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MISSION SPONSOR

$50,000-$15,000
Year-round fuel for mentoring

What it does: Year-round support that sustains mentoring programs.

Best for: Partners who want deep impact with flexible recognition.

Includes: Customizable benefits and mission storytelling throughout the year.​
Changemaker Sponsor – $50,000 -
Be a driving force for positive change. Changemaker Sponsors are the leaders, visionaries, and dedicated advocates, in the spotlight or behind the scenes, who make lasting community impact possible. Align your brand as a trusted champion for youth development and help us build brighter futures.
  • Monthly Match Stories showcasing the growth and achievements of Littles whose lives are transformed by your support
  • The Deluxe Mission Sponsor Toolkit: 12 ready-to-use infographics, match photos, and 4 “Changemaker” assets to celebrate your impact and engage your staff
  • Includes all Experience Sponsor benefits
Recruitment Sponsor – $25,000 -
Be part of the solution. Recruitment Sponsors directly support mentor recruitment and training for a full year, helping more children in our community get matched with life-changing mentors.
  • Quarterly Match Stories highlighting the difference your sponsorship makes for Littles
  • The Full Mission Sponsor Toolkit: 12 ready-to-use infographics and match photos to share your support and inspire your staff
  • Includes all Experience Sponsor benefits
Experience Sponsor – $15,000 -
Empower local youth with essential life skills and opportunities. Experience Sponsors fund workshops, career exploration events, and STEM activities, helping Littles discover new interests and build confidence.
  • The Basic Mission Sponsor Toolkit: 6 customizable social media content pieces
  • An Annual Match of the Year Story and an impact statement highlighting lives changed through your support
  • Customized benefits: work with our Development Director to align event or marketing recognition with your strategic goals
  • Recognition in the BBBS Annual Report and on our website (if desired) Benefits included in all higher value packages

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BBBS mentoring is proven to increase lifetime earnings by 20%. Mentored Littles enter the workforce earning more, and experience 20% higher income by age 25. 

EVENT SPONSOR

$20,000-$1,500
Visibility + VIP access at a flagship event

What it does: Powers our most critical fundraising events.

Best for: Brands who want visibility + VIP engagement.

Includes: Event recognition + onsite benefits tied to your selected event.

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  • As an Event Sponsor, you’ll select one of our annual events to support.
  • All listed sponsor benefits apply exclusively to your chosen event.
  • ​View the sponsorship order form for a complete list of available opportunities.

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Mentoring programs produce a $3 return for every $1 invested by reducing  public spending on crime, education, and social issues.
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CONNECTION SPONSOR

$5,000-$1,000
Community-facing campaigns + outreach

What it does: Fuels community outreach and awareness.

Best for: Organizations focused on local presence and activation.

Includes: Campaign/event recognition that helps recruit mentors + volunteers.
Newsletter Sponsor – $5,000
Be a standout supporter by sponsoring our newsletter, a key communication tool that keeps our community informed, inspired, and engaged.
  • Recognition in every edition of our newsletter for 3 months
  • One direct ad placement in our newsletter during your 3-month window
  • Recognition on the BBBS Partners Page
Campaign Sponsor – $2,500
Champion an impactful marketing campaign that raises awareness and drives action in our community.
  • Recognition on printed campaign materials
  • Acknowledgment on the campaign landing page and across social media platforms
  • Recognition on the BBBS Partners Page
M.O.M. Sponsor – $1,000
Celebrate the heart of our mission by sponsoring our Match of the Month (M.O.M.) program.
  • One month of recognition on M.O.M.-related social posts
  • Acknowledgment in our newsletter alongside the M.O.M. story for the month
  • Recognition on the BBBS Partners Page​
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Staff who participated in mentoring programs were 49% less likely to leave, and save the company $3,000 per participant annually. ​

IMPACT OVER 200 KIDS SITTING ON OUR WAIT-LIST TODAY!

Help Us Spread the Word – Mentors Needed!

The need for mentors has never been greater — and you can help us meet it.

Download one of the recruitment videos below and share it with your staff, coworkers, teammates, church group, or social circle. A simple share could lead to a life-changing connection for a local young person.
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Together, we can inspire more caring adults to say “Yes” to mentorship.
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QUESTIONS? WE ARE ALWAYS HAPPY TO HELP! 


Connect with our Development Director Anne Marie Veneroni
[email protected]  /  734-236-9715
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Locations: 

2470 Collingwood
Detroit, MI 48206

301 W. Michigan Ave., Suite 402
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Contact Us

Email

[email protected]

PHONE

Detroit - 313-309-0500
​Ypsilanti - 734-975-0933
  • Home
    • About Us >
      • Our History
      • Our Values
      • Our Impact
    • Leadership >
      • Board of Directors
      • Board Page (password protected)
  • Volunteer
    • BE A MENTOR
  • Youth & Families
  • Resources
    • Developmental Relationships >
      • Mentoring Toolkit
  • Our Stories
    • Matches of the Year
    • Match of The Month
  • Events
    • Grow A Little Breakfast
    • Brackets Bash
    • A Fall Evening
  • WAYS TO GIVE
    • Legacy Family of Giving
    • Fundraise for BBBS
    • Sponsor BBBS
    • Planned Giving
    • ​DAFS & Tax Smart Gifts
    • Shop to Help - Kroger Rewards
    • Shop our Wishlist
    • Other Ways to Give
    • AdoptAFamily