Be a Part of Something Bigger - Become a Sponsor!
Partner with United Way of Dane County to create lasting, measurable change in our community. Through year-round sponsorship opportunities — including events, volunteer engagements, marketing partnerships and more — your support allows United Way to direct more resources where they matter most, ensuring greater impact for individuals and families in Dane County.
From supporting more than 82,000 neighbors, mobilizing over 6,500 volunteers and bringing the community together through events, sponsorship is a meaningful way for your company to engage employees, strengthen your local presence and invest in solutions that help Dane County residents thrive.
Sponsorship Advantages
- Maximize Your Impact: Partner with United Way to advance your corporate social responsibility goals while helping build a stronger community where people have the resources and opportunities to thrive.
- Proven Effectiveness: United Way of Dane County is a nationally recognized leader with a strong track record of impact and stewardship. With just 14% of funds dedicated to administrative costs, compared to the nonprofit average of 35%, your sponsorship delivers efficient, measurable impact across Dane County.
- Brand Visibility: Align your brand with a trusted, well-known nonprofit and connect with business leaders, donors, volunteers and community members who are committed to local impact.
- Community Collaboration: Join a network of corporate and community partners working together to address Dane County’s most pressing challenges through shared solutions and collective action.
As a sponsor, your brand becomes an integral part of United Way of Dane County events and initiatives, connecting you with a dynamic audience committed to solving Dane County’s toughest challenges. Our range of sponsorship opportunities is designed to provide meaningful visibility while supporting solutions that create lasting impact.
Community Campaign Catalyst
Support our annual campaign efforts and reach business, nonprofit and community leaders.
Community Celebration
This event thanks everyone who makes an impact through giving and volunteering. Help us celebrate the generous support of donors, volunteers, nonprofit and corporate partners, and sponsors that make the annual campaign possible and look ahead to the next year of impact and innovation in Dane County.
Sponsorship Levels: $10,000, $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000.
United Way Step-Up Program
Inspire tomorrow’s leaders and grow membership in Lead United and Women United by providing matching funds for the United Way Step-Up Program. Donors who commit to increasing their annual gift to $1,000 will unlock matching funds, double their impact and become members right away.
Sponsorship Levels: $25,000, $15,000, $10,000 and $5,000.
Lead United Signature Event
Support the annual recognition event for members of Lead United, celebrating their collective impact and sharing how their support makes a difference in our community. Help us thank and inspire this growing donor network as they lead, measurable change.
Sponsorship Levels: $10,000, $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000.
Marketing: Inspire Action
Help us broaden awareness of our work and engage more people in giving, advocating and volunteering. Promote your brand with United Way of Dane County. Please contact Karen Burch, VP of Community Engagement and Marketing at karen.burch@uwdc.org for more information.
Individual Impact
Directly support individual and family well-being while reaching community-minded individuals.
Day of Caring
Support our biggest day of volunteering! Attendees learn about challenges in our community, how to connect to solutions and create ImPacks and pack backpacks for local students and families. Your sponsorship will purchase paper products, healthy snacks, menstrual hygiene products and school supplies.
Sponsorship Levels: $15,000, $10,000, $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000.
Family Homelessness & Affordable Housing Events
Help us develop ways we can systemically address the housing shortage in our community. These events bring together landlords, property managers and developers to learn about community resources and how to remove barriers for families looking for housing. Your sponsorship will help ensure that families can maintain housing and avoid evictions as they work toward financial security.
Sponsorship Levels: $10,000, $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000.
Women United Brunch
An inspiring morning celebrating the caring power of women and banding together to support our cause! We honor the Women United Philanthropy Award recipient and learn about the impact of United Way’s programs. Your sponsorship will directly support financial security for Dane County women and their families.
Sponsorship Levels: $10,000, $5,000, $2,500, $1,500, in-kind donation to support our silent auction.
LINC (Lead. Impact. Network. Change.) Volunteer Engagements & Events
Help us mobilize the caring power of our community year-round! LINC members and volunteers support our Plan for Community Well-Being by organizing and participating in volunteer engagements and events. These include creating ImPacks with essentials that support local families, organizing professional development opportunities to support those entering the workforce and more.
Sponsorship Levels: $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000.