Podium RVA Sponsorship
Looking to make a meaningful, long-lasting impact in educational equity? To support our region's future workforce and community leadership? Do you value high-quality mentors who help teens build skills to be the movers and shakers of their generation?
Sponsors are companies, organizations, or individuals who partner with Podium in transformational ways. These large-scale, collaborative projects strategically invest in the programs, professional development, publications, and showcase opportunities offered to hundreds of youth each year.Being a Podium sponsor means giving your company access to a wider audience. Showcase your community focus while sharing about your products and services to new audiences.
Brand awareness: Position your company as a champion of youth education and development. Sponsors are prominently featured on Podium's:
- Website
- Social media channels
- Emails and press releases
- Promotional and day-of-event materials
Customer Base Growth: Being a Podium sponsor gives your company access to a wider audience. Demonstrate your community focus while sharing about your products and services to new audiences.
Corporate Reputation: Showcase your commitment to social responsibility and community impact + Build goodwill with employees and customers.
Company Team Building: Podium will help your team have fun together. Annual events like our Flash Fiction Competition, Bingo Night, and Murder Mystery Theater Show 3000 are exciting ways to build camaraderie among team members.
Financial Incentives: Gain the tax benefits of supporting a 501c(3) nonprofit organization.
Podium's Annual Events:
- Flash Fiction Competition every February: 20+ attendees—an online writing competition with a video showcase of sponsors and winning stories.
- Bingo Night every June: 50+ attendees. A celebratory networking and game night with opportunity for full crowd engagement. Raffle held.
- Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show 3000 every October: 100+ attendees. Podium's signature event, largely attended with press involvement. Opportunity for full crowd engagement. Raffle and silent auction held.
- Teen Professional Conference, every July: 50+ attendees. Prominent media coverage. An opportunity for your team to share their professional experiences with the youth Podium serves.
- Youth Open Mic Nights every May and December: 50+ attendees each. Cornerstone youth event that connects supporters directly with Podium's mission, youth, families, and schools served.
- Family Write Nights, hosted quarterly 20+ attendees each. Podium also hosts annual youth and family events. These opportunities connect supporters directly with Podium's mission and community served.