Since 2009, more than 200,000 participants in 80 cities have walked to raise awareness for inclusion, friendship, leadership development and integrated job opportunities for people with IDD Funds raised through the Friendship Walk helps move our mission forward by funding local Best Buddies programs Every dollar raised goes toward making the world a more inclusive, accepting place.
Best Buddies International
Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people living with intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD) Friendship, Jobs, Leadership, Living & Family.
Benefits to Partnering with Best Buddies
Improve Employee Engagement
Boost employee engagement by aligning work with societal impact.
Involve employees in nonprofit activities for greater purpose and satisfaction.
Strengthen Customer Loyalty
Align brand values with consumers to build loyalty.
Nonprofit partnerships demonstrate values, appealing to like-minded customers
Grow Your Network
Nonprofit collaborations open doors to new partners.
Shared values through nonprofits ease new business relationships.
Generate Positive Press
Nonprofit partnerships create positive media coverage.
Publicize partnerships to increase awareness and goodwill.
$7,500 - Presenting Sponsor
Exclusive "Presenting Sponsor" status for the event.
Branding:
Prominent logo placement on all promotional materials, including t-shirts, event banners, and social media.
Prominent logo placement on the event website with a hyperlink to company site
On-Site Activation:
Opportunity to set up a full-size booth (up to 10x20) at the event.
Speaking opportunity during the opening and/or closing ceremonies.
Personalized recognition plaque presented at event.
Logo placement and recognition as Presenting Sponsor on all event signage.
Up to 20 complimentary walk t-shirts.
2 VIP parking spots at event.
Media Exposure:
Mention in all press releases and media coverage.
Inclusion in email blasts to all participants and Best Buddies supporters.
Prominent recognition on Best Buddies Oregon social media channels.
Post-Event Recognition:
Prominent logo placement and recognition in post-event thank you email.
Sponsor highlight on social media channels post-event.
Recognition in the Best Buddies annual report.
Branding
1 VIP parking spot at event. $5,000
- Gold Sponsor
Logo placement on promotional materials, including t-shirts, event banners, and social media
Logo placement on the event website with a hyperlink to company site.
On-Site Activation
Option to set up a large booth (10x10) at the event.
Recognition during opening and closing ceremonies.
Personalized recognition plaque presented at event.
Logo placement on event signage.
Up to 10 complimentary walk t-shirts.
Media Exposure
Mention in select press releases and media coverage. Inclusion in email blasts to all participants.
Recognition on Best Buddies Oregon social media channels.
Post-Event Recognition
Logo placement in post-event thank you email Sponsor highlight on social media channels post-event.
Recognition in the Best Buddies annual report.
$2,500 - Silver Sponsor
Branding
Logo placement on t-shirts and event banners.
Logo placement on the event website with a hyperlink to company site
On-Site Activation
Option to set up a large booth (10x10) at the event.
Recognition during opening and closing ceremonies.
Personalized recognition plaque presented at event.
Logo placement on event signage.
Up to 5 complimentary walk t-shirts.
Media Exposure
Mention in select press releases.
Inclusion in email blasts to participants.
Recognition on Best Buddies Oregon social media channels.
Post-Event Recognition
Logo placement in post-event thank you email.
Sponsor highlight on social media channels post-event.
Recognition in the Best Buddies annual report.
$1,000 - Bronze Sponsor
Branding
Logo placement on t-shirts and event banners. Logo placement on the event website
On-Site Activation
Option to table at the event.
Recognition during the event program.
Logo placement on select event signage at event
2 complimentary walk t-shirts.
Media Exposure
Inclusion in email blasts to participants.
Mention in social media posts promoting event.
Post-Event Recognition
Social media mention post-event.
Logo placement in post-event thank you email
$500
Branding
Logo placement on t-shirts and event banners
Logo placement on the event website.
On-Site Activation
Option to table at the event.
Recognition during the event program
Logo placement on select event signage at event.
Media Exposure
Inclusion in email blasts to participants.
Mention in social media posts promoting event.
Post-Event Recognition
Social media mention post-event
$150 - On Site Exhibitor
On-Site Activation
Is your organization ready to join the Inclusion Revolution? This opportunity is designed for our non-profit partners who would like to share information with event attendees:
One 6ft table in the Friendship Pavilion at event.
Promote your organization.
Share materials and information with walk participants.
Is your business is interested in making an In-Kind donation of goods or services?
