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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!
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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.
- ~Littles are 20% more likely to attend college, fueling a skilled workforce.
- ~Littles earn 15% more over their lifetimes, strengthening financial independence and consumer spending.
- ~Being a BBBS Little reduces the socioeconomic gap by two-thirds.
- ~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$40,000-$15,000
Empowering the Mission All Year Long The Mission of BBBS is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Provide the backbone of our work, vital, year-round support that sustains our life-changing mentorship programs. At this level, your partnership reflects your alignment with our critical mission and creates lasting community impact. Embracing the Quiet Giving trend, this level is uniquely customizable to fit your goals, delivering profound impact while honoring your unique philanthropic vision.
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Changemaker Sponsor – $40,000 -
Be a driving force for positive change!
Changemaker Sponsors are the leaders, visionaries, and dedicated advocates —whether 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.
Receive Monthly Match Stories showcasing the growth and achievements of Littles whose lives are transformed by your support.
Access the Deluxe Mission Sponsor Toolkit, which includes 12 ready-to-use info graphics, Match photos, and 4 "Changemaker" assets to celebrate your impact and connect your staff to our mission.
**Experience Sponsor Benefits included.
Changemaker Sponsors are the leaders, visionaries, and dedicated advocates —whether 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.
Receive Monthly Match Stories showcasing the growth and achievements of Littles whose lives are transformed by your support.
Access the Deluxe Mission Sponsor Toolkit, which includes 12 ready-to-use info graphics, Match photos, and 4 "Changemaker" assets to celebrate your impact and connect your staff to our mission.
**Experience Sponsor Benefits included.
Recruitment Sponsor – $25,000 -
Be part of the solution!
Recruitment Sponsors directly support mentor recruitment and training programs for an entire year, ensuring more children in our community are matched with life-changing mentors.
Enjoy Quarterly Match Stories that highlight the tangible difference your sponsorship makes in the lives of Littles.
Access the Full Mission Sponsor Toolkit, featuring 12 info graphics, Match photos , to share your support and inspire your staff.
**Experience Sponsor Benefits included.
Recruitment Sponsors directly support mentor recruitment and training programs for an entire year, ensuring more children in our community are matched with life-changing mentors.
Enjoy Quarterly Match Stories that highlight the tangible difference your sponsorship makes in the lives of Littles.
Access the Full Mission Sponsor Toolkit, featuring 12 info graphics, Match photos , to share your support and inspire your staff.
**Experience Sponsor Benefits included.
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 their potential and build brighter futures.
Access the Basic Mission Sponsor Toolkit, which includes 6 customizable social media content pieces.
Receive an Annual Match of the Year Story and an impact statement highlighting the lives changed by your support.
**Work with our Development Director for customized event or marketing benefits that meet your strategic goals.
**Inclusion in the BBBS Annual Report & website, ensuring lasting recognition if desired.
**Gain priority access to group volunteer opportunities (for up to 20 participants) to deepen your team’s connection to the mission.
** Benefits included in all higher value packages
Experience Sponsors fund workshops, career exploration events, and STEM activities, helping Littles discover their potential and build brighter futures.
Access the Basic Mission Sponsor Toolkit, which includes 6 customizable social media content pieces.
Receive an Annual Match of the Year Story and an impact statement highlighting the lives changed by your support.
**Work with our Development Director for customized event or marketing benefits that meet your strategic goals.
**Inclusion in the BBBS Annual Report & website, ensuring lasting recognition if desired.
**Gain priority access to group volunteer opportunities (for up to 20 participants) to deepen your team’s connection to the mission.
** Benefits included in all higher value packages
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
Support our Most Critical Fundraising Events Event Sponsors power Big Brothers Big Sisters' flagship gatherings, including A Fall Evening with BBBS, and our Grow a Little breakfasts. These signature events not only raise critical funds — they unite Southeast Michigan’s most engaged and influential community members in support of our mission.
By sponsoring, you’re helping ensure that youth across our region receive the life-changing mentorship they deserve, while proudly demonstrating your commitment to creating a brighter, more connected future. |
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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.
Presenting Sponsor – $20,000
Enjoy a personalized benefit package tailor made just for you by our Development Director.
Magic Maker – $10,000
Up to six VIP Tickets to your selected event.
Recognition in a local media outlet.
Top-tier recognition on all event promotional materials.
Pre and post-event collateral to showcase your support online.
Includes **Match Maker Benefits
Recognition in a local media outlet.
Top-tier recognition on all event promotional materials.
Pre and post-event collateral to showcase your support online.
Includes **Match Maker Benefits
Dream Maker – $5,000
Up to four Benefactor Tickets to your selected event.
Second-tier recognition on all event promotional materials.
Post-event collateral to share your community impact.
Includes **Match Maker Benefits
Second-tier recognition on all event promotional materials.
Post-event collateral to share your community impact.
Includes **Match Maker Benefits
Wish Maker – $3,000
Two Benefactor Tickets to your selected event
Post-event collateral to share your community impact.
Includes **Match Maker Benefits
Post-event collateral to share your community impact.
Includes **Match Maker Benefits
Match Maker – $1,500
Two Individual Tickets to your selected event
** Recognition on the event website, event program, signage, social media, newsletters, and annual report.
** Benefits included in all higher value packages
** Recognition on the event website, event program, signage, social media, newsletters, and annual report.
** Benefits included in all higher value packages
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-$500
Building Community Through Strategic Engagement Connection Sponsors empower meaningful community engagement activities that bring us closer to the residents we serve. Your support drives initiatives like digital awareness campaigns and our participation in vibrant community celebrations, such as Juneteenth and PRIDE events. Together, we connect, recruit mentors and volunteers, and amplify opportunities for local youth to thrive.
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Newsletter Sponsor – $5,000
Be a standout supporter by sponsoring our Newsletter, a key communication tool that engages our community and keeps them inspired.
Recognition in every edition of our newsletter for six months.
Two direct ad placements in our newsletter to amplify your impact.
Your logo prominently placed on a printed recruitment asset of your choosing.
Access to custom Newsletter Sponsor collateral to share your involvement online
Includes **Waitlist Sponsor benefits.
Recognition in every edition of our newsletter for six months.
Two direct ad placements in our newsletter to amplify your impact.
Your logo prominently placed on a printed recruitment asset of your choosing.
Access to custom Newsletter Sponsor collateral to share your involvement online
Includes **Waitlist Sponsor benefits.
Campaign Sponsor – $2,500
Champion an impactful marketing campaign that raises awareness and drives change in our community.
Recognition on all printed campaign materials.
Acknowledgment on the campaign landing page and across social media platforms.
Access to campaign collateral to showcase your contribution online.
Includes **Waitlist Sponsor benefits.
Recognition on all printed campaign materials.
Acknowledgment on the campaign landing page and across social media platforms.
Access to campaign collateral to showcase your contribution online.
Includes **Waitlist Sponsor benefits.
M.O.M. Sponsor – $1,000
Celebrate the heart of our mission by sponsoring our Match of the Month (M.O.M.) program, which highlights the incredible connections between Bigs and Littles.
One month of recognition on all M.O.M.-related social media posts, reaching our engaged audience.
Acknowledgment in our newsletter alongside the M.O.M. article for the month.
Includes **Waitlist Sponsor benefits.
One month of recognition on all M.O.M.-related social media posts, reaching our engaged audience.
Acknowledgment in our newsletter alongside the M.O.M. article for the month.
Includes **Waitlist Sponsor benefits.
Wish Maker – $3,000
Two Benefactor Tickets to your selected event
Post-event collateral to share your community impact.
Includes **Match Maker Benefits
Post-event collateral to share your community impact.
Includes **Match Maker Benefits
Waitlist Sponsor – $500
Help bring attention to the hundreds of kids waiting for a Big by sponsoring our Waitlist Wednesday campaign.
One week of recognition on all Waitlist Wednesday social media posts, inspiring action within the community.
**Recognition on the BBBS Partners Page, showcasing your support for mentorship and youth development.
** Benefits included in all higher value packages
One week of recognition on all Waitlist Wednesday social media posts, inspiring action within the community.
**Recognition on the BBBS Partners Page, showcasing your support for mentorship and youth development.
** Benefits included in all higher value packages
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.
Together, we can inspire more caring adults to say “Yes” to mentorship.
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.
Together, we can inspire more caring adults to say “Yes” to mentorship.
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Contact UsPHONEDetroit - 313-309-0500
Ypsilanti - 734-975-0933 |
