Our Mission. Your Impact.
Your partnership is vital in developing innovative opportunities that empower students to reach their scholastic potential. Together, we can:
- Ensure Student Readiness: Address basic needs to promote daily attendance and on-time graduation. A student’s learning shouldn’t be hindered by hunger.
- Expand Work-Based Learning: Provide more paid internships in growth industries, allowing students to visualize and prepare for their futures now.
- Enhance Academic Opportunities: Increase access to dual enrollment and AP courses, enabling students to start college early and graduate high school with an associate degree.
- Enrich Through Electives: Offer diverse physical and creative electives, making school exciting and engaging.
sponsorship opportunities
As Presenting Sponsor, you lead the mission to empower DPSCD students with transformative opportunities and lasting change.
Tickets & Access
- 30 VIP Reception tickets
- 30 Gala tickets
- Double-sized sponsor lounge (personalized with swag, signage, refreshments)
Recognition & Exposure
- Emcee mentions prior to celebrity performances & announcements
- Remarks during the event
Presenting title to the Hall of Fame Gala - Logo lockup for all Gala branding
Presenting title & logo featured throughout venue signage & activations
Media & Marketing
- Inclusion on all promotion: TV, radio, print, social, web, email ($25,000 value)
- Logo & title in primary 0:30 and 2:30 commercials/trailers (4-month press run)
- Media interviews (if available) + press submissions/releases
- Inclusion across digital/web ads & event page
- Presenting title on digital billboards ($5,000 value)
- 0:30 PSAs on iHeart Media ($10,000 value)
- Dedicated social posts & eblast ads
- Presenting title in secondary promos & post-event videos
- Logo in DPSCD Foundation full-page Free Press ad (print + digital)
Accelerates students’ mobility—transportation innovation + economic mobility—unlocking pathways to success.
Tickets & Access
- 18 VIP Reception tickets
- 18 Gala tickets
Sponsor lounge (personalized with swag, signage, refreshments)
Recognition & Exposure
- Emcee mentions throughout evening
- Supports 100 Principals & APs to attend Gala at discounted rate
- Logo featured throughout venue signage & activations
Media & Marketing
- Announced as Mobility Sponsor in TV, radio, print, social, web, email ($15,000 value)
- Logo in Gala commercials/trailers (4-month press run)
- Inclusion in press submissions/releases
- Digital/web ads + event page
- Dedicated social posts & eblast ads
- Logo in secondary videos & Free Press ad (print + digital)
You set the stage—bringing the Gala to life with captivating performances.
Tickets & Access
- 14 VIP Reception tickets
- 14 Gala tickets
- Private artist meet & greet
- Sponsor lounge
Recognition & Exposure
- Emcee mentions before performances
- Logo featured throughout venue + entertainment activations
Media & Marketing
- Announced as Entertainment Sponsor in TV, radio, print, social, web, email ($10,000 value)
- Logo in Gala commercials/trailers (4-month press run)
- Press submissions/releases
- Dedicated social posts, eblasts, and entertainment-focused promos
- Logo in DPSCD Foundation Free Press ad
Positioned with 400+ of Detroit’s top leaders in an exclusive, high-profile pre-gala event.
Tickets & Access
- 30 VIP Reception tickets (includes Gala access)
- Sponsor lounge
Recognition & Exposure
- Representation throughout VIP reception
- Emcee mentions before performances & announcements
- Logo featured across reception + venue activations
Media & Marketing
- Announced as VIP Sponsor in TV, radio, print, social, web, email ($10,000 value)
- Logo in commercials/trailers (4-month press run)
- Press releases + submissions
- Digital/web ads + dedicated social & eblasts
- Logo in DPSCD Foundation Free Press ad
Enhances guest experience with immersive activations—directly improving student opportunities.
Tickets & Access
- 10 VIP Reception tickets
- 10 Gala tickets
Recognition & Exposure
- Emcee mentions during evening
- Logo featured at activation sites (bar, food stations, curated experiences)
Media & Marketing
- Announced as Experience Sponsor in print, social, web, email ($5,000 value)
- Logo in Gala commercials/trailers (4-month press run)
- Dedicated social posts & eblasts
- Logo in select videos + DPSCD Foundation Free Press ad
Signature activation—live band, sultry ambiance, high-energy space where guests connect all night.
Tickets & Access
- 10 VIP Reception tickets
- 10 Gala tickets
Recognition & Exposure
- Emcee mentions
- Logo at activation sites
Media & Marketing
- Announced as Speakeasy Sponsor in print, social, web, email ($5,000 value)
- Logo in Gala commercials/trailers (4-month press run)
- Dedicated social post, eblasts, and Speakeasy promos
- Logo in Free Press ad
Aligns your brand with unforgettable guest experiences and DPSCD student empowerment.
Tickets & Access
- 4 VIP Meet & Greet tickets
- 4 Gala tickets
Recognition & Exposure
- Emcee mentions
- Logo at activation sites + event signage
- Choose one: Blue Carpet, Met Gala Moment, Museum Moment, or Legend Cam
Media & Marketing
- Announced as Legendary Moments Sponsor ($5,000 value)
- Logo in Gala commercials/trailers (4-month press run)
- Dedicated social posts, eblasts, and promo videos
Step into the limelight—your support helps provide resources for students to achieve their full potential.
Tickets & Access
- 2 VIP Gala tickets
- 6 Gala tickets
Recognition & Exposure
- Emcee mentions
- Logo/signage placement
Media & Marketing
- Announced as Spotlight Sponsor
- Dedicated social posts, eblasts, and select videos
Exclusive alumni group giving back to future legends while honoring legacy.
Tickets & Access
- 6 Gala tickets
Recognition & Exposure
- Emcee mentions
- Logo/signage placement
- Alumni Recognition Wall + digital display
Media & Marketing
- Announced as Alumni Sponsor in social, web, email ($1,000 value)
- Event page inclusion
- Social carousel posts with partners
- Dedicated eblasts + select videos
Helps light the way for the next generation of DPSCD scholars.
Tickets & Access
- 6 Gala tickets
Recognition & Exposure
- Emcee mentions
- Logo/signage placement
Media & Marketing
- Announced as Rising Star Sponsor in social, web, email ($1,000 value)
- Event page inclusion
- Social carousel posts
- Dedicated eblasts + select videos