Become A Sponsor
Sponsors help make the RiseUP Elevation Challenge possible by expanding participation, funding Milestone Prizes, supporting the October Awards Banquet, and increasing the impact of every step taken during the challenge. Opportunities range from major event sponsorships to smaller award, table, prize, and banquet sponsorships for businesses, families, and community partners who want to be involved. We are also seeking donated prizes and silent auction items that can help celebrate participants, encourage fundraising, and create a memorable banquet experience. Every sponsor helps RiseUP and our nonprofit partners raise awareness, build community, and support essential services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Presenting Sponsorship Includes:
- 10x entries to the Elevation Challenge, 10x T-shirts, 10x entries to the Awards Celebration Dinner
- Company prominently listed and logo inclusion in 2x RiseUP newsletter, 4x RiseUP social bundles (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), 2x RiseUP TikToks, Elevation Challenge event homepage, and on RiseUP’s event page (rup.org)
- Brand will be at the forefront of all the event elements
- Company logo recognition on Awards Celebration Dinner presentation, and Elevation Challenge Event Program
- Opportunity to speak at the Awards Celebration Dinner (in person or virtually via pre-recorded video), also verbal recognition and prominent listing on the Slide Show
- Premier table placement at the Awards Celebration Dinner
- Tour of the RiseUP Facility in Colorado Springs
- Custom RiseUP Thank You Video – Impact Video
- RiseUP Art Plaque Presented to Sponsor
- Company name and logo inclusion on RiseUP’s Donation Wall
1 Available
The Summit Sponsorship Includes:
- 8x entries to the Elevation Challenge, 8x T-shirts, 8x entries to the Awards Celebration Dinner
- Company listed and logo inclusion in 2x RiseUP newsletter, 4x RiseUP social bundles (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), 2x RiseUP TikToks, Elevation Challenge event webpage, and on RiseUP event webpage (rup.org)
- Company logo on Elevation Challenge Event Program
- Company Logo recognition on Awards Celebration Dinner presentation and event signage
- Opportunity to speak at the Awards Celebration Dinner (in person or virtually via pre-recorded video)
- Premium Table placement at Banquet
- Tour of the RiseUP Facility in Colorado Springs
- Custom RiseUP Thank You Video – Impact Video
- RiseUP Art Plaque Presented to Sponsor
- Company name inclusion on RiseUP’s Donation Wall
2 Available
The Ridgeline Sponsorship Includes:
- 5x entries to the Elevation Challenge, 5x T-shirts, and 5x entries to the Awards Celebration Dinner
- Company listed and logo inclusion in 1x RiseUP newsletter, 3x RiseUP social bundles (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), 1x RiseUP TikToks, Elevation Challenge event webpage, and on RiseUP event webpage (rup.org)
- Company logo on the Elevation Challenge Event Program
- Verbal and Company Logo recognition at Awards Celebration Dinner presentation including event signage
- Tour of the RiseUP Facility in Colorado Springs
- Custom RiseUP Thank You Video – Impact Video
The Trailblazer Sponsorship Includes:
- 3x entries to the Elevation Challenge, 3x T-shirts, and 3x entries to the Awards Celebration Dinner
- Company listed in 1x RiseUP newsletter, 2x RiseUP social bundles (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), Elevation Challenge event webpage, and on RiseUP event webpage (rup.org)
- Company logo on Elevation Challenge Event Program
- Company logo recognition on Awards Celebration Dinner presentation and event signage
- Tour of the RiseUP Facility in Colorado Springs
The Trailhead Sponsorship Includes:
- 2x entries to the Elevation Challenge, 2x T-shirts, and 2x entries to the Awards Celebration Dinner
- Company listed in 1x RiseUP newsletter, 1x RiseUP social bundles (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), Elevation Challenge event webpage, and on RiseUP event webpage (rup.org)
- Company logo on Elevation Challenge Event Program
- Company logo recognition on Awards Celebration Dinner presentation and event signage
- Group Tour of the RiseUP Facility in Colorado Springs
Sponsor a Moment
Award, Banquet, & Prize Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsor an Award - $500 Each
Attach your name to one of the banquet's most meaningful recognition moments. Award Sponsors may be recognized as the presenting sponsor of their award, with website recognition, stage acknowledgement, and a photo opportunity.
Award |
Description |
Summit Seeker Award |
Highest individual elevation award |
Top Fundraiser Award |
Top individual fundraiser recognition |
Top Team Fundraiser |
Team that raises the most support |
Best Team Spirit |
Most enthusiastic or creative team |
Rise Together Award |
Participant or team that best reflects inclusion and community |
Community Champion Award |
Business, church, or group that helps expand the challenge |
Most Inspiring Story |
Participant story that best captures the heart of the challenge on Social Media |
Accessible Climb Award |
Team or individual that did the most to assist those with disabilities to gain feet of elevation |
Sponsor the Celebration - $45 - $1,000
Help create a memorable and welcoming October Awards Banquet experience.
Sponsor |
Description |
Table Sponsor - $800 |
Sponsors one table at the Awards Banquet with 5 open tickets and 3 participant scholarship tickets (talk to us if you need more yourself) |
Program Sponsor - $750 |
Helps print the banquet program |
Dessert Sponsor - $750 |
Helps provide dessert for the banquet – Recognition at the desert table |
Centerpiece Sponsor - $500 |
Covers table centerpieces/decor |
Coffee & Beverage Sponsor - $500 |
Covers coffee, tea, lemonade, or nonalcoholic drinks |
Slideshow Sponsor - $500 |
Sponsors the participant photo/story slideshow |
Participant Meal Scholarship - $45-$450 |
Covers banquet meals for participants who cannot afford their own meal – recognition from stage and to the participants helped |
Photo Booth Sponsor - $1,000 |
Sponsors a fun participant photo area – recognition at the photo booth |
Sponsor Participant Prizes - $500 - $1,000+
Support the prizes and incentives that keep participants engaged throughout the challenge.
Prize |
Description |
Hoodie Sponsor - $750 |
Supports higher-level Milestone Prize Hoodies |
T-Shirt Sponsor - $750 |
Supports T-Shirt Prizes |
CamelBak - $750 |
Supports hydration-pack prizes |
Local Experience Sponsor - $500 - $1,000 |
Provides or fund a local experience package |
Custom and in-kind sponsorships are welcome.
We would love to help you find the sponsorship opportunity that best fits your organization, goals, and budget.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or donating a prize or slient auction item, please reach out to Thomas Carlson, Chief of Development - tcarlson@rup.org. Thank you.
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