Opportunities and Benefits
By becoming a sponsor, your complimentary tour tickets and Patron Party tickets will automatically be reserved for you. To secure your sponsorship, please call Akron Community Foundation at 330-376-8522 or download our sponsorship form:
Update as of Nov. 1: We have reached our maximum capacity of 200 guests for the pre-tour Patron Party at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. All sponsors will still receive tickets to the live and virtual tours, as well as other benefits listed on the website. New sponsors will be added to a waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis and will be notified if a Patron Party ticket becomes available.
Please note: We gladly accept gifts from donor-advised funds and IRAs. However, per IRS regulations, sponsorships from donor-advised funds and IRAs cannot receive any benefits, including but not limited to event tickets, gifts, food, beverages and other items of value. If you plan to support the Sugar Plum Tour with a gift from your donor-advised fund or IRA, please contact Deb Hoffman at dhoffman@akroncf.org or 330-436-5614.
$15,000+ Presenting Sponsor
- Prominent display of your name or logo on signage in front of each live tour home and before each virtual tour video
- Recognition in online ads and billboards promoting the Sugar Plum Tour
- Recognition in print ads promoting the Sugar Plum Tour
- Name or logo on the cover of the Sugar Plum Tour Guide (digital and print)
- A full-page ad in the Sugar Plum Tour Guide (digital and print)
- 8 tickets to the pre-tour Patron Party on Dec. 2
- Entrance to the VIP reception prior to the Patron Party
- Appreciation gift basket
- 2 tickets to a private brunch and preview tour on Dec. 2
- 8 tickets to the live tour on Dec. 3
- 8 tickets to the virtual tour on Dec. 9 & 10
- 1 Sugar Plum Tour photo book
- 2 commemorative holiday ornaments
- Recognition on social media
- Recognition on the Sugar Plum Tour website
The 2023 tax-deductible portion is $13,790.
$10,000+ Gingerbread Sponsor
- Large font display of your name or logo on signage in front of each live tour home and before each virtual tour video
- Recognition in print ads promoting the Sugar Plum Tour
- A full-page ad in the Sugar Plum Tour Guide (digital and print)
- 8 tickets to the pre-tour Patron Party on Dec. 2
- Entrance to the VIP reception prior to the Patron Party
- Appreciation gift basket
- 2 tickets to a private brunch and preview tour on Dec. 2
- 8 tickets to the live tour on Dec. 3
- 8 tickets to the virtual tour on Dec. 9 & 10
- 1 Sugar Plum Tour photo book
- 2 commemorative holiday ornaments
- Recognition on social media
- Recognition on the Sugar Plum Tour website
The 2023 tax-deductible portion is $8,835.
$7,500+ Nutcracker Sponsor
- Medium font display of your name or logo on signage in front of each live tour home and before each virtual tour video
- Recognition in print ads promoting the Sugar Plum Tour
- A full-page ad in the Sugar Plum Tour Guide (digital and print)
- 6 tickets to the pre-tour Patron Party on Dec. 2
- Entrance to the VIP reception prior to the Patron Party
- Appreciation gift basket
- 2 tickets to a private brunch and preview tour on Dec. 2
- 6 tickets to the live tour on Dec. 3
- 6 tickets to the virtual tour on Dec. 9 & 10
- 1 Sugar Plum Tour photo book
- 2 commemorative holiday ornaments
- Recognition on social media
- Recognition on the Sugar Plum Tour website
The 2023 tax-deductible portion is $6,500.
$5,000+ Candy Cane Sponsor
- Listing of your name or business on signage in front of each live tour home and before each virtual tour video
- Recognition in print ads promoting the Sugar Plum Tour
- A full-page ad in the Sugar Plum Tour Guide (digital and print)
- 6 tickets to the pre-tour Patron Party on Dec. 2
- Entrance to the VIP reception prior to the Patron Party
- Appreciation gift basket
- 2 tickets to a private brunch and preview tour on Dec. 2
- 6 tickets to the live tour on Dec. 3
- 6 tickets to the virtual tour on Dec. 9 & 10
- 1 Sugar Plum Tour photo book
- 2 commemorative holiday ornaments
- Recognition on social media
- Recognition on the Sugar Plum Tour website
The 2023 tax-deductible portion is $4,000.
$2,500+ Holly Sponsor
- A half-page ad in the Sugar Plum Tour Guide (digital and print)
- 4 tickets to the pre-tour Patron Party on Dec. 2
- 2 tickets to a private brunch and preview tour on Dec. 2
- 4 tickets to the live tour on Dec. 3
- 4 tickets to the virtual tour on Dec. 9 & 10
- 1 Sugar Plum Tour photo book
- 2 commemorative holiday ornaments
- Recognition on social media
- Recognition on the Sugar Plum Tour website
The 2023 tax-deductible portion is $1,880.
$1,500+ Jingle Bell Sponsor
- A quarter-page ad in the Sugar Plum Tour Guide (digital and print)
- 4 tickets to the pre-tour Patron Party on Dec. 2
- 4 tickets to the live tour on Dec. 3
- 4 tickets to the virtual tour on Dec. 9 & 10
- 1 commemorative holiday ornament
- Recognition on social media
- Recognition on the Sugar Plum Tour website
The 2023 tax-deductible portion is $1,115.
$1,000+ Mistletoe Sponsor
- An eighth-page ad in the Sugar Plum Tour Guide (digital and print)
- 2 tickets to the pre-tour Patron Party on Dec. 2
- 2 tickets to the live tour on Dec. 3
- 2 tickets to the virtual tour on Dec. 9 & 10
- 1 commemorative holiday ornament
- Recognition on social media
- Recognition on the Sugar Plum Tour website
The 2023 tax-deductible portion is $795.
$500+ Garland Sponsor
- Your name or business will be listed in the Sugar Plum Tour Guide (digital and print)
- 2 tickets to the pre-tour Patron Party on Dec. 2
- 2 tickets to the live tour on Dec. 3
- 2 tickets to the virtual tour on Dec. 9 & 10
- 1 commemorative holiday ornament
- Recognition on social media
- Recognition on the Sugar Plum Tour website
The 2023 tax-deductible portion is $295.
Payment must be secured by Dec. 1. Your tax acknowledgment card will confirm your reservation. Sponsorships and tickets are nonrefundable, but tickets may be transferred. The Gay Community Endowment Fund is an affiliate of Akron Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.