Partners in Philanthropy

There are many ways to show your support of ECC through our Partners in Philanthropy program. Your generosity can help support a year of signature ECC Foundation and Advancement events as a Presenting, Presidential, or Premier Partner, or you can choose which events best meet your sponsorship goals by selecting to support one or more of our events. 

Our corporate and community partnerships are vital to the Foundation’s ability to support the over 250 individual scholarships, the many departmental funds, and our Resources for Excellence fund that enhance student learning experiences and expand educational opportunities.  

Our Partners in Philanthropy program expands the opportunities available for our corporate and community partners. You can choose to become a Presenting, Presidential or Premier sponsor to support the Foundation’s efforts for an entire Fiscal Year, focus your philanthropy on supporting various aspects of our Signature Events or both. Complete the form below to partner with the ECC Foundation as we build pathways and empower futures within our community. 

Sponsorship Information

  • Recognition as a Presenting Partner at signature ECC Foundation and Advancement Events
  • Logo placement on signage for signature ECC Foundation and Advancement Events
  • Logo on Homecoming give away
  • 6 entries in the Spartan Sprint 5K Run/Fun Walk
  • 6 tickets to the Come Back & Give Back—As You Like It Theatre Performance
  • 6 tickets to the Aged to Perfection Wine Tasting
  • 6 tickets and recognition as the Presenting Partner at the Donor Appreciation Breakfast
  • Partnership recognized in ECC Foundation newsletters with opportunities for additional visibility through college communication platforms.

  • Recognition as a Presidential Partner at signature ECC Foundation and Advancement Events
  • Logo placement on signage for signature ECC Foundation and Advancement Events
  • 6 entries in the 5K Spartan Sprint 5K Run/Fun Walk
  • 4 tickets to the Come Back & Give Back—As You Like It Theatre Performance
  • 4 tickets to the Aged to Perfection Wine Tasting
  • 4 tickets and recognition as a Presidential Partner at the Donor Appreciation Breakfast 
  • Partnership recognized in ECC Foundation newsletters with opportunities for additional visibility through college communication platforms.

  • Recognition as a Premier Partner at signature ECC Events
  • 6 entries in the 5K Spartan Spring 5K Run/Fun Walk
  • 2 tickets to the Come Back & Give Back—As You Like It Theatre Performance
  • 2 tickets to the Aged to Perfection Wine Tasting
  • 2 tickets and recognition as a Premier Partner at the Donor Appreciation Breakfast 
  • Partnership recognized in ECC Foundation newsletters with opportunities for additional visibility through college communication platforms.

The fair market value of any event tickets/entry fees will be deducted from the amount that is tax deductible and reflected on your gift receipt.

Proceeds (after expenses) for Partnerships and Event Sponsorships will be directed to the General Scholarship Fund unless otherwise noted. Specific funds are listed on the Partnerships web page. 

For more information on any of these partnership opportunities or events, visit our Giving Page

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Gold Sponsor: $1000
  • Silver Sponsor: $500 - $999
  • Bronze Sponsor: $200 - $499
  • Tammy Ray Sponsor: $50 - $199

  • Brunch Sponsor: $2500

  • HOCO Hype ECC Student Spirit Night: $3000 (September 15)
  • Aged to Perfection Wine Tasting Sponsor: $3000 (proceeds benefit ECC Culinary)
  • Come Back & Give Back—As You Like It Theatre Event performance sponsor: $3000
  • Spartan Sprint 5K Run/Fun Walk sponsor: $5000
  • Spartan Sprint 5K Run/Fun Walk T-shirt sponsor: $1500
  • Spartan Family Picnic sponsor: $3000
  • Spartan Family Picnic Entertainment sponsor: $2500

  • Reception Sponsor: $2500
  • Gift Sponsor: $1500*

 

  • Open House Sponsor: $2500
  • Gift Sponsor: $2500*

  • Reception Sponsor: $2500

  • Gala sponsor: $2500

  • Fair Sponsor: $2500

  • Brunch sponsor: $2500
  • Gift sponsor: $1500*

 

* Only one sponsorship opportunity available/first come-first served

Elgin Community College Foundation is a nonprofit organization recognized under Section 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is a separate legal entity from Elgin Community College.

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