72nd Annual Humanitarian Award Celebration Sponsorship Opportunities
Honoring:
Cipriano S. Beredo, III, Partner and Americas Chair of the Global Corporate Practice, Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Connie Hill-Johnson and Kevin Johnson, Business Owner, Community Engagement Leader, Philanthropist & Healthcare Executive; Managing Partner, NexGen Interactive; Business Consultant, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist, The KDJ Group
Event Details:
Date:
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Location:
Hotel Cleveland – 24 Public Square, Cleveland OH, 44113
Times:
5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception
6:30 p.m. Program and Dinner
Thank you for your continued support of The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio. Together, we are creating a more inclusive and just community. Every donation plays a key role in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the region.
Your sponsorship will help us create lasting impact, inspire change, and foster a future where all people are connected, respected, and valued. By donating, you help advance our mission and support our programs.
Sponsorship Levels
Leadership Champion $25,000
($24,076 tax-deductible)
- Table seating for 12
- 12 valet tickets
- Event day signage
- Full page color ad included
- Logo in program and Celebration presentation*
- Inclusion in press release, logo on website, on social media, in newsletter and custom Facebook story
- 1 Professional Development workshop for 25 employees with SHIFT Consulting
*Deadline for program inclusion: October 16, 2026
Inclusion Champion $20,000
($19,230 tax-deductible)
- Table seating for 10
- 10 valet tickets
- Event day signage
- Half page color ad included
- Logo in program and Celebration presentation*
- Inclusion in press release, logo on website, on social media, in newsletter and custom Facebook story
- 1 consultation with SHIFT Consulting
*Deadline for program inclusion: October 16, 2026
Diversity Champion $15,000
($14,230 tax-deductible)
- Table seating for 10
- 5 valet tickets
- Event day signage
- Fourth page color ad included
- Logo in program and Celebration presentation*
- Inclusion in press release, logo on website, on social media, in newsletter and custom Facebook post
- 1 consultation with SHIFT Consulting
*Deadline for program inclusion: October 16, 2026
Community Builder $10,000
($9,230 tax-deductible)
- Table seating for 10
- Event day signage
- Eighth page color ad included
- Logo in program and Celebration presentation*
- Inclusion in press release, logo on website, on social media, in newsletter and custom Facebook post
- 1 consultation with SHIFT Consulting
*Deadline for program inclusion: October 16, 2026
Equality Advocate $5,000
($4,384 tax-deductible)
- Table seating for 8
- Event day signage
- Logo in program and Celebration presentation*
- Logo on website, on social media, in newsletter and company group Facebook post
- 1 consultation with SHIFT Consulting
*Deadline for program inclusion: October 16, 2026
Unity Partner Sponsor $3,500
($2,884 tax-deductible)
- Table seating for 8
- Event day signage
- Name/company name listed in program and Celebration presentation
- Name/company name on website, on social media, in newsletter and company group Facebook post
*Deadline for program inclusion: October 16, 2026
Friend Sponsor $1,750
($1,442 tax-deductible)
- Table seating for 4
- Your name/company listed in program
*Deadline for program inclusion: October 16, 2026
Individual Patron $500
($423 tax-deductible)
- Table seating for 1
- Your name/company name listed in program
*Deadline for program inclusion: October 16, 2026
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- Donation (Donations are tax-deductible)
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