UpLift 2023

Join us at the starting gate to our Kentucky Derby themed annual giving event on May 2nd, 2023 at the JX Venue in Stillwater. This year, we encourage you to arrive in your best Derby dress and hat as we Run for the Roses. Prepare your horses for a silent auction, dinner, games, photos, raffle, race day themed drinks, and an award for best Kentucky Derby Inspired Hat!

 

Purchase your tickets before April 11th to secure the Early Bird Discount!

Our sponsorship goal is $100,000 and we are confident that with your support we can reach this number. It’s still not too late to join our race. We have designed a three-tier sponsorship outline that will provide great visibility and reach for this upcoming event. Please take a moment to review the sponsorship outline below to see which level meets your needs and objectives. And if you would rather customize a sponsorship package, please contact Kate Kelly directly at kkelly@merrickcs.org or 651-219-5557 to discuss your ideas for UpLift.

 

This event will be more fun – and much more successful with your support! 

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Join Us In Supporting Our Participants

As a sponsor of our Uplift Event you can build on our shared success!

At each of the sponsorship levels noted above, you get to build meaningful success for East Siders while also getting visibility for your business or organization within the East Side community alongside other sponsors from our metropolitan region.

Associate

Sponsor level
$ 5,000
  • 1 Table of 10
  • 4 invitations to the pre-party
  • Logo on invitation
  • Logo on website
  • Logo on all social media platforms
  • Branding at the event

Partner

Sponsor level
$ 15,000
  • 2 Tables of 10
  • Logo on save the date email
  • Logo on invitation
  • Logo on website
  • Logo on all social media platforms
  • Branding at the event
  • Private pre-party in the VIP Suite

Friend

Sponsor level
$ 2,500
  • 1 Table of 10
  • Name recognition at the event
  • Name recognition on website

Thank you for your support!