Sponsorships
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¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ will consider requests for sponsorships or contributions for not-for-profit organizations. We will consider sponsorship applications from local or regional organizations whose proposals impact ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ’s service area. Priority will be given to local activities.
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The ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Sponsorship Program is managed by ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ’s Communications Team. Contact ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Communications Director Shelly Springborn atÌýshellys@montcalm.eduÌýor 989-328-1243 for additional information.
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how to apply
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All requests must be submitted through the Sponsorship Request form.
Please submit your request four weeks in advance of your need for a decision from ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ. You will be notified when your request has been received, and again when a decision has been made regarding your request. Verbal commitments from faculty and staff do not constitute a commitment from ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ.
Criteria
- Advances education opportunities in our community
- Supports the mission of ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ
- Enhances the wellbeing of community residents
- Creates employment opportunities for community residents
- Offers advancement opportunities for ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ students, faculty, and staff
- Supports ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ’s enrollment efforts
Unapproved Sponsorships
We do not usually approve sponsorships for:
- Individuals, including employees participating in events or campaigns, such as walks, marathons, etc.
- For-profit organizations
- Political causes or candidates
- Religious or fraternal organizations
- Community sports teams
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Sponsorship Requirements
educational (Montcalm county school district)
- ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ will offer each school district located in Montcalm County an annual sponsorship of $2,000
- ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ prefers to sponsor education-enhancing initiatives, especially those with a linkage to future higher education/college
- ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ is to be listed as a sponsor on promotional materials – print, digital, social media etc. related to these initiatives
- Each school district will provide ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ documentation of how this money is spent, and a description of how their students benefited
school-based clubs and organizations
- ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ will consider sponsorships for school-based clubs and organizations within Montcalm County
- ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ does not sponsor sports teams
- Clubs and organizations must offer opportunities for area students
- ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ would prefer to sponsor education-based initiatives
- Clubs and organization efforts must be consistent with ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ’s mission and goals
- Clubs and organizations must demonstrate how ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ’s sponsorship will benefit students, and/or our community
- Sponsorships must offer ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ opportunities to promote enrollment
- ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ may choose to sponsor through the donation of ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ branded items in lieu of a monetary donation.
community organizations
- Must be located in ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ’s service area
- Offer opportunities or benefits to residents of ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ’s service area
- Demonstrate how ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ’s sponsorship will benefit our residents and community