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Sponsor GRPC

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The 2-SLGBTQ+ community takes notice of its allies and supporters in the business sector. There is no better way to emphasize your commitment and support than through sponsorship.
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BECOME A PRIDE CENTER SPONSOR

For over 35 years, individuals, businesses, and community organizations have invested in the Grand Rapids Pride Festival as the primary way to partner with the Pride Center. With our new mission, vision, and guiding principles in place, we’re on track to provide even more resources and opportunities to the greater Grand Rapids 2-SLGBTQ+ community.

A sponsorship allows Grand Rapids businesses and organization to support the work and mission of the Grand Rapids Pride Center as a whole. The Grand Rapids Pride Center provides vital programs and services as well as a safe inclusive spaces for our 2-SLGBTQ+ community. A sponsorship is an economical and innovative way to market your business as data shows the 2-SLGBTQ+ community will seek out businesses and organizations that openly support 2-SLGBTQ+ causes.

We invite organizations that want to collaborate in more than just a sponsorship capacity to cultivate a continuous partnership with us.

We have several sponsorship opportunities to choose from! If you have questions about a Center Sponsorship or would like to sponsor at a level that is not listed, please contact Jazz McKinney, Executive Director, at (616) 458-3511 x101 or jazz.mckinney@grpride.org.
when:

June 21st, 2025
12PM-10PM

June 22nd, 2025
12PM-8PM

where:

Calder Plaza
Downtown Grand Rapids
Pride Sponsor-ship tiers
Proud to Be
Cost: $1000 – $1499

Benefits:

  • Social media recognition in June (as an individual/family/business)
  • 1 Pride Flag 
  • Logo placement on Center Sponsors section of website
  • Logo on signage, banners, and print materials at Pride Festival
  • Recognition in 2025 Annual Report
Vibrant
Cost: $1500 – $2499

All previous listed perks, plus…

  • 10×10 Grand Rapids Pride Festival vendor booth space for 1 day
Radiant
Cost: $2500 – $4999

All previous listed perks, plus…

  • One 2-SLGBTQ+ 101 group training for your organization
  • 10×10 Grand Rapids Pride Festival vendor booth space for 2 days
Chrome
Cost: $5000 – $7499

All previous listed perks, plus…

  • Two hour consultation on 2-SLGBTQ+ inclusion for your organization
  • One promotional social media post sharing how your business supports
    the 2-SLGBTQ+ community
  • Verbal recognition during Grand Rapids Pride Festival 2025
  • 2 Pride Flags
Prismatic
Cost: $7500 – $9999

All previous listed perks, plus…

  • Two additional hours consultation on 2-SLGBTQ+ inclusion for your organization
  • One customized 2-SLGBTQ+ group training for your organization
Catalyst
Cost: $10,000 – $24,999

All previous listed perks, plus…

  • Logo placement on community education slides
  • One additional promotional social media posts highlighting the impact your organization has had on the 2-SLGBTQ+ community during our partnership
  • 4 pride flags
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Luminary
Cost: $25,000+

All previous listed perks, plus…

  • A customized package of perks in addition to a long-term partnership to achieve our collaborative vision for the 2-SLGBTQ+ community
  • Podium time at Grand Rapids Pride Festival 2025 to share your support of the 2-SLGBTQ+ community and initiatives you are engaged in

Sponsorship payments can be divided into bi-annual, quarterly, or monthly.

Register for Sponsorship!

Be A part of Change

Be A part of Change