Corporate & Major Events Sponsorships
Corporate Sponsorship: $10,000
tax deductible; please consult your tax advisor
The Kalamazoo Nature Center is excited to invite your support as an Annual Corporate Sponsor. Whether your business operates locally, nationally, or globally, our Annual Corporate Sponsorship package provides tremendous value!
Your sponsorship includes:
- Brand placement before our 5,600+ person membership and thousands of annual visitors.
- Prominent acknowledgment on our online communities and print media.
- Invitations to receptions, events, and exhibition tours to share with clients.
- 25% off employee purchase of KNC memberships.
- 20% corporate facility rental discount.
Your sponsorship will fund:
Each of these 5 annual events, which in turn, support
the care and stewardship of KNC.
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- Maple Sugar Festival | March
- Earth Day Celebration | April
- 5K Raptor Run & 1K Kids’ Run | October
- Blue Moon Benefit Gala | October
- Buy Local Art & Gift Fair | December
Contact: Lisa Panich, Communications Director at or (269) 381-1574 x 38
Major Events Sponsorship: $6,500
tax deductible; please consult your tax advisor
The Kalamazoo Nature Center is excited to invite your support as a Major Event Sponsor. Whether your business operates locally, nationally, or globally, our annual Event Sponsorship packages provide tremendous value!
Your sponsorship includes:
- Brand placement before our 5,600+ person membership and thousands of annual visitors.
- Prominent acknowledgment on our online communities and print media.
- Invitations to receptions, events, and exhibition tours to share with clients.
- 20% off employee purchase of KNC memberships.
- 15% corporate facility rental discount.
Your sponsorship will fund:
Each of these 5 annual events, which in turn, support the care
and stewardship of KNC.
-
- Maple Sugar Festival | March
- Earth Day Celebration | April
- 5K Raptor Run & 1K Kids’ Run | October
- Blue Moon Benefit Gala | October
- Buy Local Art & Gift Fair | December
Contact: Lisa Panich, Communications Director at or (269) 381-1574 x 38
Individual Event Sponsorships
“Sweet” Sponsorship Opportunities for Maple Sugar Festival
Maple Sugar Festival is KNC’s longest running and most popular event of the year. The history of Michigan maple sugaring is nearly as old as the land itself and the taste of pure maple syrup is as irresistibly delicious today as it was for our ancestors. For nearly 6 decades visitors have been making their way to KNC’s Maple Sugar Festival to celebrate the first signs of spring and the sweet taste of real maple syrup. Your sponsorship is appreciated by KNC’s extensive membership and the 2,800 + guests who come to enjoy all that Maple Sugar Festival has to offer.
Contact: Lisa Panich, Communications Director at or (269) 381-1574 x 38
Sponsorship levels:
Tier 1: Sugar Maple Sponsor $2,500
Sponsor benefits include:
- Name and logo on top level in publicity and advertising
- Name and logo on top level on sponsor recognition boards
- Logo and link on top level on KNC event page
- Recognition in Nature Center News
- Eight passes to festival and pancake breakfast
Tier 3: Maple Sugar Tour Sponsor $500
Sponsor benefits include:
- Name and logo on 3rd level in publicity and advertising
- Name and logo on 3rd level on sponsor recognition boards
- Logo and link on 3rd level on KNC event page
- Recognition in Nature Center News
- Four passes to festival and pancake breakfast
Tier 2: Pancake Breakfast Sponsor $1,000
Sponsor benefits include:
- Name and logo on 2nd level in publicity and advertising
- Name and logo on 2nd level on sponsor recognition boards
- Logo and link on 2nd level on
- KNC event page Recognition in Nature Center News
- Six passes to festival and pancake breakfast
Tier 4: Pioneer Sugaring Sponsor $250
Sponsor benefits include:
- Name and logo on 4th level in publicity and advertising
- Name and logo on 4th level on sponsor recognition boards
- Name and link on KNC event page
- Recognition in Nature Center News
- Two passes to festival and pancake breakfast
Sponsorship Opportunities for the Earth Day CelebrationExclusive Great Horned Owl or Exclusive Peregrine Falcon Sponsor $2,500
Sponsor benefits include:
• Logo top level on back of run shirt
• Table/banner at athlete check-in (sponsor provides banner)
• Logo on top level of KNC event banner and publicity
• Regular mentions by event announcer
• Logo and link at top level on KNC event page
• Social media: Multiple lead-up acknowledgements
• Recognition in Nature Center News
• 10 complimentary event entries
Pileated Woodpecker Sponsor $500
Sponsor benefits include:
• Logo 3rd level on back of run shirt
• Logo on 3rd level of KNC event banner and publicity
• Logo and link 3rd level placement on KNC event page
• Social media: Multiple day-of acknowledgements
• Recognition in Nature Center News
• 4 complimentary event entries
Red-tailed Hawk Sponsor $1,000
Sponsor benefits include:
• Logo 2nd level on back of run shirt
• Banner at athlete check-in (sponsor provides banner)
• Logo on 2nd level of KNC event banner and publicity
• Regular mentions by event announcer
• Logo and link 2nd level placement on KNC event page
• Social media: Multiple lead-up acknowledgements
• Recognition in Nature Center News
• 6 complimentary event entries
Bluebird Sponsor $250
Sponsor benefits include:
• Name on back of run shirt
• Name on KNC event banner and publicity
• Name on KNC event page
• Social media: Multiple day-of acknowledgements
• Recognition in Nature Center News
• 2 complimentary event entries
Sponsorship Opportunities for the Blue Moon Benefit GalaBlue Moon Sponsor $5,000
Sponsor benefits include:
- 1 table for 8 ($1,200 value) donation $3,800
- Business/logo table tent at each table
- Name & Logo top level on advertising & publicity
- Logo & link on KNC website
- Recognition in Nature Center News
Constellation Sponsor $1,500
Sponsor benefits include:
- 3 seats ($450 value) donation $1,050
- Name & logo 3rd level on advertising & publicity
- Logo & link on KNC website
- Recognition in Nature Center News
Shooting Star Sponsor $2,500
Sponsor benefits include:
- 1/2 table for 4 ($600 value) donation $1,900
- Name & logo 2nd level on advertising & publicity
- Logo & link on KNC website
- Recognition in Nature Center News
Stargazer Sponsor $1,500
Sponsor benefits include:
- 2 seats ($300 value) donation $700
- Name & logo 4th level on advertising & publicity
- Logo & link on KNC website
- Recognition in Nature Center News
Sponsorship Opportunities for Jingle Mingle and Buy Local Art & Gift Fair
December 6 & 7, 2024
Sponsorship places your business in view of KNC’s 6,200+-person membership and guests at our members-only holiday event and public art fair! This very special pair of holiday events provides your business with valuable brand exposure, with your sponsor dollars supporting KNC’s mission.
JINGLE MINGLE Friday, December 6, 5:30-8 pm
Mingle exclusively with KNC members, and our valued sponsors! Enjoy wine and light hors d’oeuvres, and be the first to browse and shop the Buy Local Art & Gift Fair.
BUY LOCAL ART & GIFT FAIR Saturday, December 7, 9 am -4 pm
KNC gives back to the community by offering FREE admission all day long during this fun and festive event. This is not your ordinary art fair! Top local artisans, with works inspired by nature, create a unique atmosphere of holiday warmth and cheer.
Contact: Lisa Panich, Communications Director at or (269) 381-1574 x 38
Sponsorship Levels:
Tier 1: White Pine $2,500
Sponsor benefits include:
- Name and logo on top level in publicity and advertising
- Name and logo on top level of sponsor recognition boards
- Logo and link at top level on KNC event page
- Social media: Multiple lead-up acknowledgments
- Recognition in Nature Center News
- 8 tickets to Jingle Mingle event
Tier 3: Winterberry Sponsor $500
Sponsor benefits include:
- Name and logo on 3rd level in publicity and advertising
- Name and logo on 3rd level of sponsor recognition boards
- Logo on 3rd level of KNC event page
- Social media: Multiple day-of acknowledgments
- Recognition in Nature Center News
- 4 tickets to Jingle Mingle event
Tier 2: Red Cedar Sponsor $1,000
Sponsor benefits include:
- Name and logo on 2nd level in publicity and advertising
- Name and logo on 2nd level of sponsor recognition boards
- Logo and link at top level on KNC event page
- Social media: Multiple lead-up acknowledgments
- Recognition in Nature Center News
- 6 tickets to Jingle Mingle event
Tier 4: Red Osier Sponsor $250
Sponsor benefits include:
- Name and logo on 4th level in publicity and advertising
- Name and logo on 4th level of sponsor recognition boards
- Logo and link at 4th level on KNC event page
- Social media: Multiple day-of acknowledgments
- Recognition in Nature Center News
- 2 tickets to Jingle Mingle event
