Become A Sponsor
Align with Our Valuable Brand
Special Olympics is among the Top 10% of most Trustworthy Brands in the U.S. with 95% consumer recognition.* As part of a globally and highly recognized organization, we’re proud to drive progress locally, while taking part in a bigger movement toward a more inclusive world. By partnering with us, you are joining in the mission to promote acceptance, unity, and respect throughout Northern California.
*Special Olympics North America
Featured Partners
During the month of March, customers at select local Jersey Mike’s locations can support Special Olympics Northern California as part of Jersey Mike’s 15th Annual Month of Giving. The Month of Giving campaign will culminate with the Day of Giving on March 26, when the same Jersey Mike’s locations will donate 100% of sales to Special Olympics NorCal. Join us on March 26 to eat well and Do Something Special!
Get Involved.
Change Lives!
Whether you give time, money, corporate support or other gifts, your generosity makes our programs possible for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
A Win-Win Partnership
By supporting Special Olympics Northern California, you are directly impacting the lives of thousands of people with intellectual disabilities and their families, along with helping to spread awareness and promote inclusion in our communities. But there are also a lot of wins for you!
COMPANY WIN
- Expand your customer reach through our network of passionate and loyal volunteers, donors, athletes and their families.
- Brand your company as a strong corporate citizen within the NorCal community. Special Olympics has 95% brand recognition within the U.S.!
- Design sponsorship volunteer opportunities that foster team building and employee morale.
- See your impact in-person at any of hundreds of Special Olympics NorCal competitions and special events.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS WIN
- 91¢ of every $1 goes to support our programs.
- All programs and services are provided free of charge for athletes and their families (including transportation, facilities, uniforms, etc.).
- Support helps to grow Special Olympics programs in schools and in the healthcare field, where athletes currently face obstacles to maintaining their best health.
- Athletes feel empowered through community and corporate support and take on new roles in leadership, the workforce and other responsibilities.
24K+ Social media following
74K+ Newsletter subscribers
13K+ Website visits/month
$500 allows an athlete to train free for a year.
91¢ per $1 goes to support athlete programs.
27K+ Program participants
21K+ Volunteers
330+ Competitions
61.3K+ Health screenings
500+ Schools in partnership
135K+ Students Impacted
Special Olympics is an amazing organization that uplifts people and encourages them to be their best selves. So it’s a really great partner for us to do that, as well.
Venus K.
Kaiser Permanente
Ways to Sponsor. Get in the Game!
• Sponsor a local, regional or program-wide Sports Competition
• Sponsor a Special Event or Fundraiser. See all our Events or check out our major fundraisers:
• Sponsor an off-the-field program for athletes such as Health & Wellness or Athlete Leadership; or support the next generation of Special Olympics athletes with the Young Athletes Program
• Become an Annual Partner and have your company visible at events and in collateral throughout the year!
• Build your own sponsorship!
Create Meaningful Change
Corporate sponsors help elevate Special Olympics athletes and share in their inclusive spirit.
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