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Corporate Sponsorships

Support the Community. Connect Your Business.

Corporate sponsorship gives businesses an opportunity to support meaningful community work while building visibility and relationships with the people SSA serves.

Spokane Slavic Association works with businesses of different sizes to develop sponsorship opportunities connected with programs, events, community communications, and organization-wide initiatives.

Sponsorship revenue helps SSA expand opportunities while reducing dependence on any single funding source.

Why Sponsor SSA?

Sponsorship can create value for both the community and participating businesses.

Depending on the sponsorship opportunity, benefits may include:

Brand visibility
Recognition on SSA's website
Social media recognition
Event visibility
Logo placement
Community outreach
Recognition in printed materials
Opportunities to participate in events
Business Directory visibility
Future magazine visibility
Community recognition
Opportunities to build relationships with participants and partners

Specific benefits depend on the sponsorship level and initiative.

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What can you sponsor?

What Can You Sponsor?

Businesses may support individual programs, activities, events, or broader areas of SSA's work.

International Resource Center & Community Services

Support essential resources, community services, transportation, donation operations, and access to assistance.
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Workforce & Economic Mobility

Support employment services, workshops, professional development, workforce training, and career opportunities.
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Business Development Center

Support entrepreneurship, business education, networking, and opportunities for emerging business owners.
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Youth & Family Engagement

Sponsor children's programs, STEM activities, recreation, family experiences, Cultural Integration activities, transportation, equipment, and community outings.
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Communications & Community Engagement

Support community outreach, events, public information, storytelling, communications, and future publication initiatives.
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Sponsor an Event

SSA organizes and participates in community events throughout the year.

Event sponsorship may provide opportunities for:

Logo placement
Event recognition
Social media exposure
Promotional materials
Information tables
Community interaction
Event signage
Other benefits appropriate to the event

Available opportunities depend on the event, audience, location, and sponsorship level.

Ask About Event Sponsorship

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Organization-wide sponsorship

Organization-Wide Sponsorship

Businesses interested in a broader relationship with SSA may explore annual or organization-wide sponsorship.

Rather than supporting only one event, an organization-wide sponsor can build an ongoing relationship with SSA across multiple programs, communications, or community activities.

Customized sponsorship packages may be developed based on:

Sponsorship amount
Business goals
Length of partnership
Programs of interest
Available visibility opportunities
Community relevance

Discuss an Annual Sponsorship

SSA leadership and a corporate partner tour the SSA building together.

In-Kind Sponsorship

Financial support is not the only way businesses can contribute.

SSA may also accept useful goods or professional services when they match a current organizational or program need.

Examples may include:

Food
Program supplies
Printing
Transportation
Equipment
Event space
Recreational experiences
Professional services
Technology
Marketing support
Other useful goods or services

Please contact SSA before making a significant in-kind contribution so we can confirm that the contribution meets a current need.

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More Than Logo Placement

We want sponsorships to create meaningful relationships.

A sponsor may also become:

An employer
A program partner
A workshop presenter
A mentor
A vendor
A volunteer team
A Business Directory participant
A community resource

The strongest sponsorship relationships can grow beyond financial support into long-term community collaboration.

Sponsorship & Charitable Giving

Sponsorships and charitable donations are not always treated the same way for tax purposes.

SSA is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. When a sponsor receives substantial advertising, promotional benefits, goods, or services in return for payment, the tax treatment may differ from a charitable contribution.

SSA will structure and document sponsorship arrangements appropriately.

Businesses should consult their own tax or financial professionals regarding their specific circumstances.

A business owner and an SSA representative review a sponsorship agreement.

Build a sponsorship around your goals

Build a Sponsorship Around Your Goals

Every business has different priorities.

Some want to support children and families. Some care about workforce development. Some want to support entrepreneurship. Others want broad community visibility and engagement.

Tell us what matters to your organization, and we can explore an appropriate sponsorship opportunity.

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