Sponsorship

Sponsorships are available for ongoing services, major events, and new programs.
Sponsorships support a more vibrant and thriving community in Marin.

Step 1: Select a program or programs you would like to sponsor.

Step 2: Select a sponsorship level.

Step 3: Contact Matt Easterwood, Chief Development & Communications at MEasterwood@TheSpahrCenter.org or 415-886-8558 to book sponsorship or discuss customization.

Download our annual sponsorship menu PDF <here> or view details below.

Gala & LGBTQ+ Leadership Awards

The Spahr Center’s Gala & LGBTQ+ Leadership Awards is an annual fundraiser which highlights and honors the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ leaders and activists who progress our mission to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ & HIV communities of Marin County. The event will feature a cocktail hour, silent and live auction, seated dinner, organization update, and an awards program.

Being included in the Gala & LGBTQ+ Leadership Awards is your only opportunity in Marin to position your company as a front runner in supporting and celebrating the LGBTQ+ & HIV communities. All funds raised at the Gala & LGBTQ+ Leadership Awards benefit our mission and communities.

Marin Pride

Saturday, October 5 | Stafford Lake Park, Novato

Marin Pride is a celebration of LGBTQ+ arts, culture, history, and community. Marin Pride features entertainment from musician and drag artists, programming for youth, teens, families, and seniors, an artist promenade for local artists and crafters, as well as vendors from local nonprofits, businesses, healthcare agencies, and organizations.

Being a part of Marin Pride will showcase your organization’s support of the LGBTQ+ community in Marin County! This exposure enables you to reach and engage new and existing customers and vendors, and connect directly with one of the most loyal populations. Funds raised at Marin Pride events help support year-long programs which celebrate and strengthen Marin’s LGBTQ+ and HIV communities.

Sponsorships are available for ongoing services, major events, and new programs.
Sponsorships support a more vibrant and thriving community in Marin.

Step 1: Select a program or programs you would like to sponsor.

Step 2: Select a sponsorship level.

Step 3: Contact Matt Easterwood, CFRE, chief development officer, at MEasterwood@TheSpahrCenter.org or 415-886-8558 to book sponsorship or discuss customization.

Download our annual sponsorship menu PDF <here> or view details below.

Sponsor a Current Program

These programs are current, but need funding to sustain them.

Community & Support Groups

  • Meets weekly.

    Sparks groups provide a weekly safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ students to explore their identities and meet other youth with similar experiences.

  • Meets weekly.

    This group provides an inclusive and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ adults looking to build community and create connections with other people in Marin County.

  • Meets monthly.

    This queer hiking group is an opportunity for people who want to enjoy the natural beauty of Marin while building community and creating connection.

  • Meets twice monthly.

    This group provides a space for parents and caregivers of trans and non-binary kids to get support and meet people with similar experiences.

  • Meets twice monthly.

    This group provides a space for grandparents of trans and non-binary kids to get support and meet people with similar experiences.

Cultural & Community Programs

  • March 31

    This event celebrates the accomplishments of trans people in our community.

  • Date TBD. Spring.

    This event provides a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ students to experience prom.

  • Date TBD.

    This event provides a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ older adults to experience Prom out and proud.

  • Date TBD.

    Marin Pride is the county’s largest celebration of LGBTQ+ arts, culture, community, and history.

  • October.

    This events provides a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ youth to enjoy a homecoming dance.

  • November 20.

    This event commemorates and recognizes our trans and non-binary siblings we’ve lost.

  • December 1.

    This event memorializes all of our siblings we lost to HIV/AIDS.

Sponsor a New Program

These programs are needed by the community, but first need funding to get started.

  • Monthly.

    Story time for families hosted by drag artists at different libraries across Marin.

    Cost: $1,000 per month per library.

  • One-time event.

    This event will be open for people of all ages to showcase their talents in front of a live audience.

    Cost: $3,000

  • Quarterly.

    This series of open mic nights will be open for people of all ages to share their poetry and prose.

    Cost: $4,000 annually

  • Monthly.

    You better werk! This series features drag artist performances at different restaurants around Marin.

    Cost: $10,000 annually

  • New groups are always needed! Examples include: biking group, lesbian/women group, trans/non-binary group, crafting group, game night group.

    Cost: $2,000 annually per new group.

Sponsorship Levels

All sponsorship levels below are available for all programs listed.

  • Benefits:

    • Hyperlinked logo on program page

    • Hyperlinked logo on sponsor webpage

  • Benefits:

    • Hyperlinked logo on program page

    • Hyperlinked logo on sponsor webpage

    • Verbal acknowledgement during program- related events

    • Recognized on program-related event signage

  • Benefits:

    • Hyperlinked logo on program page

    • Hyperlinked logo on sponsor webpage

    • Verbal acknowledgement during program- related events

    • Recognized on program-related signage

    • Provide brief remarks or message with link for virtual chat

    • Tagged in at least one social post

  • Benefits:

    • Hyperlinked logo on program page

    • Hyperlinked logo on sponsor webpage

    • Verbal acknowledgement during program- related events

    • Recognized on program-related signage

    • Provide brief remarks or message with link for virtual chat

    • Tagged in at least one social post

    • Host a vendor table at event

  • Benefits:

    • Hyperlinked logo on program and sponsor page

    • Verbal acknowledgement during program- related events

    • Recognized on program-related signage

    • Provide brief remarks or message with link for virtual chat

    • Tagged in at least one social post

    • Host a vendor table at event

    • Provide literature to be displayed during event and in Center’s lobby

    • Recognition in all press releases