BECOME A SPONSOR

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Dandelion Jubilee | $50,000.00+

The exclusive sponsor of BDCV Literacy Week will receive premier logo placement on marketing materials, website, special recognition at the Gala, speaking opportunities, a full-page ad, and acknowledgment in press releases and social media, 10 VIP Gala reception tickets with exclusive access and a personalized thank you from Semaj Brown. Along with the opportunity to host a branded workshop or activity.

Enjoy a VIP Recognition Reception

• Flint Institute of Arts, "A Black Dandelion Evening to Remember,”
  Reception and Program, | 10 VIP Gala reception tickets
  Special Remarks from Honorable: Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, City Council President, Dr. Ladel Lewis,  and Flint Poet Laureate Semaj Brown. Exclusive access and a personalized thank you from Semaj Brown.
  Friday April 11, 2025, 5 pm to 8 pm

• The Black Dandelion Soiree | 10 Tickets for Detroit Sponsors
  Be Transported to Detroit's Historic Indian Village to an Elegant Afternoon of Word Whimsy and Fire, A Poetry Reading by Flint Poet Laureate, Semaj Brown in harmony with the other-wordly tones of renown harpist, Ms. Onita Sanders, and  Arborlune™ Inventor, James Brown, MD.
  Saturday, June 14, 2025

Branding and On-site Signage Recognition

• Sponsorship recognition on on-site print signage, event stand-up banners

• Event Branding Opportunity for multiple sites

• Company logo on Black Dandelion Literacy Week Day t-shirt

• Company handouts available at all participating sites

• Prominent Logo Placement on gift bags

• Prominent Logo Placement on Powerpoint Title Page

• Full Page Recognition in Program Booklet

• Recognition on Event Venue Stages:

  • Flint Institute of Arts​

  • Gloria Coles Flint Public Library

  • Totem Bookstore

  • Mott Warsh Gallery

Inclusion on Black Dandelion Literacy Week Website

• Static inclusion on Black Dandelion Literacy Week website through April 2025

Photo Opportunities

• Opportunity to take photos with honorees and special guests.

Weekly Website and Newsletter Exposure

• Logo included on newsletter as sponsor through June 30, 2025

Local Publicity

• Mention as top-level sponsor in all local and national press materials distributed to print and electronic media.

• Opportunity to host a branded workshop or activity.

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Dandelions Dancing | $25,000.00+

​This sponsor will receive logo placement on BDCV marketing materials, recognition at the Gala, a half-page ad, 6 VIP Gala tickets, and acknowledgment on social media and in emails. They’ll also have the opportunity to host a branded workshop or activity.

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Enjoy a VIP Recognition Reception

• Flint Institute of Arts, "A Black Dandelion Evening to Remember,”Reception and Program, | 6 VIP Gala reception tickets
  Special Remarks from Honorable: Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, City Council President, Dr. Ladel Lewis,  and Flint Poet Laureate Semaj Brown. Exclusive access and a personalized thank you from Semaj Brown.
  Friday April 11, 2025, 5 pm to 8 pm

• The Black Dandelion Soiree | 8 Tickets for Detroit Sponsors
  Be Transported to Detroit's Historic Indian Village to an Elegant Afternoon of Word Whimsy and Fire, A Poetry Reading by Flint Poet Laureate, Semaj Brown in harmony with the other-wordly tones of renown harpist, Ms. Onita Sanders, and  Arborlune™ Inventor, James Brown, MD.
  Saturday, June 14, 2025

Branding and On-site Signage Recognition

• Sponsorship recognition on on-site print signage, event stand-up banners

• Event Branding Opportunity for multiple sites

• Company logo on Black Dandelion Literacy Week Day t-shirt

• Company handouts available at all participating sites

• Prominent Logo Placement on gift bags

• Prominent Logo Placement on Powerpoint Title Page

• Full Page Recognition in Program Booklet

• Recognition on Event Venue Stages:

  • Flint Institue of Arts​

  • Gloria Coles Flint Public Library

  • Totem Bookstore

  • Mott Warsh Gallery

Inclusion on Black Dandelion Literacy Week Website

• Static inclusion on Black Dandelion Literacy Week  website through April 2025

Photo Opportunities

• Opportunity to take photos with honorees and special guests.

Weekly Website and Newsletter Exposure

• Logo included on newsletter as sponsor through June 30, 2025

Local Publicity

• Mention as top-level sponsor in all local and national press materials distributed to print and electronic media.

• Opportunity to host a branded workshop or activity.

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Gold Blooming! | $10,000.00+

This sponsor will receive logo placement on BDCV marketing materials, mention in the Gala program and social media, 4 VIP Gala tickets, a thank you from Semaj Brown, and the opportunity to sponsor a workshop or session.

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Enjoy a VIP Recognition Reception

• Flint Institute of Arts, "A Black Dandelion Evening to Remember,”Reception and Program, | 4 VIP Gala reception tickets
  Special Remarks from Honorable: Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, City Council President, Dr. Ladel Lewis,  and Flint Poet Laureate Semaj Brown. Exclusive access and a personalized thank you from Semaj Brown.
  Friday April 11, 2025, 5 pm to 8 pm

• The Black Dandelion Soiree | 6 Tickets for Detroit Sponsors
  Be Transported to Detroit's Historic Indian Village to an Elegant Afternoon of Word Whimsy and Fire, A Poetry Reading by Flint Poet Laureate, Semaj Brown in harmony with the other-wordly tones of renown harpist, Ms. Onita Sanders, and  Arborlune™ Inventor, James Brown, MD.
  Saturday, June 14, 2025

Branding and On-site Signage Recognition

• Sponsorship recognition on on-site print signage, event stand-up banners

• Event Branding Opportunity for multiple sites

• Company logo on Black Dandelion Literacy Week Day t-shirt

• Company handouts available at all participating sites

• Half Page Recognition in Program Booklet

• Recognition on Event Venue Stages:

  • Flint Institue of Arts​

  • Gloria Coles Flint Public Library

  • Totem Bookstore

  • Mott Warsh Gallery

Inclusion on Black Dandelion Literacy Week Website

• Static inclusion on Black Dandelion Literacy Week  website through April 2025

Photo Opportunities

• Opportunity to take photos with honorees and special guests.

Weekly Website and Newsletter Exposure

• Logo included on newsletter as sponsor through June 30, 2025

Local Publicity

• Mention as top-level sponsor in all local and national press materials distributed to print and electronic media.

• Opportunity to host a branded workshop or activity.

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Strong Growing | $5,000.00+

​As a sponsor, you'll have your logo on the BDCV event website and marketing materials, a mention in the Gala program, 2 VIP tickets, and the chance to donate books or educational materials for workshop participants.

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Enjoy Two VIP Recognition Receptions

• Flint Institute of Arts, "A Black Dandelion Evening to Remember,”Reception and Program, | 2 VIP Gala reception tickets
  Special Remarks from Honorable: Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, City Council President, Dr. Ladel Lewis,  and Flint Poet Laureate Semaj Brown. Exclusive access and a personalized thank you from Semaj Brown.
  Friday April 11, 2025, 5 pm to 8 pm

• The Black Dandelion Soiree | 4 Tickets for Detroit Sponsors
  Be Transported to Detroit's Historic Indian Village to an Elegant Afternoon of Word Whimsy and Fire, A Poetry Reading by Flint Poet Laureate, Semaj Brown in harmony with the other-wordly tones of renown harpist, Ms. Onita Sanders, and  Arborlune™ Inventor, James Brown, MD.
  Saturday, June 14, 2025

Branding and On-site Signage Recognition

• Sponsorship recognition on on-site print signage, event standing banners

• Event Branding Opportunity for multiple sites

• Company logo on Black Dandelion Literacy Week t-shirts

• Company handouts available for participating groups

• Quarter page ad in Program Booklet

• Recognition on Event Venue Stages:

  • Flint Institue of Arts​

  • Gloria Coles Flint Public Library

  • Totem Bookstore

  • Mott Warsh Gallery

Inclusion on Black Dandelion Literacy Week Website

• Static inclusion on Black Dandelion Literacy Week through April  2025

Weekly Website and Newsletter Exposure

• Logo included on newsletter as sponsor through June 30, 2025         

Local Publicity

• Mention as top-level sponsor in all local and national press materials distributed to print and electronic media.

• Company name on Event Marketing Assets

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Germinating! | 2,500.00+

The Germinating Sponsor will receive logo placement on BDCV marketing materials and the event website, recognition at the Gala, and a quarter-page ad in the Gala program. This level includes 2 VIP Gala tickets, acknowledgment on social media, and a personalized thank you from Semaj Brown.

​

Enjoy Two VIP Recognition Receptions

• Flint Institute of Arts, "A Black Dandelion Evening to Remember,”Reception and Program, | 2 VIP Gala reception tickets
  Special Remarks from Honorable: Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, City Council President, Dr. Ladel Lewis,  and Flint Poet Laureate Semaj Brown. Exclusive access and a personalized thank you from Semaj Brown.
  Friday April 11, 2025, 5 pm to 8 pm

• The Black Dandelion Soiree | 2 Tickets for Detroit Sponsors
  Be Transported to Detroit's Historic Indian Village to an Elegant Afternoon of Word Whimsy and Fire, A Poetry Reading by Flint Poet Laureate, Semaj Brown in harmony with the other-wordly tones of renown harpist, Ms. Onita Sanders, and  Arborlune™ Inventor, James Brown, MD.
  Saturday, June 14, 2025

Branding and On-site Signage Recognition

• Sponsorship recognition on on-site print signage, event standing banners

• Company logo on Black Dandelion Literacy Week t-shirts

• Company handouts available for participating groups

• Business card or log printed in Program Booklet

• Recognition on Event Venue Stages:

  • Flint Institue of Arts​

  • Gloria Coles Flint Public Library

  • Totem Bookstore

  • Mott Warsh Gallery

Inclusion on Black Dandelion Literacy Week Website

• Static inclusion on Black Dandelion website through April 2025

Local Publicity

• Mention sponsor in all local and national press materials distributed to print and electronic media.

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Community Sponsor | $2,000+

VIP Recognition Reception

• Flint Institute of Arts, "A Black Dandelion Evening to Remember,”
  Reception and Program,  Special Remarks from Honorable: Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, City Council President, Dr. Ladel Lewis,  and Flint Poet Laureate Semaj Brown. 
  Friday April 11, 2025, 5 pm to 8 pm

Branding and On-site Signage Recognition

• Sponsorship recognition on on-site print signage, event standing banners

• Company handouts available for participating groups

• Business card or log printed in Program Booklet

• Recognition on Event Venue Stages:

  • Flint Institue of Arts​

  • Gloria Coles Flint Public Library

  • Totem Bookstore

  • Mott Warsh Gallery

Inclusion on Black Dandelion Literacy Week Website

• Static inclusion on Black Dandelion website through April 2025

Local Publicity

• Mention sponsor in all local and national press materials distributed to print and electronic media.

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School Day Sponsor | $1,500+

VIP Recognition Reception

• Flint Institute of Arts, "A Black Dandelion Evening to Remember,”
  Reception and Program,  Special Remarks from Honorable: Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, City Council President, Dr. Ladel Lewis,  and Flint Poet Laureate Semaj Brown. 
  Friday April 11, 2025, 5 pm to 8 pm

Branding and On-site Signage Recognition​​

• Business card or log printed in Program Booklet

Inclusion on Black Dandelion Literacy Week Website

• Static inclusion on Black Dandelion website through April 2025

Local Publicity

• Mention sponsor in all local and national press materials distributed to print and electronic media.

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Special Community Sponsors | $200+

VIP Recognition Reception

• Flint Institute of Arts, "A Black Dandelion Evening to Remember,”
  Reception and Program,  Special Remarks from Honorable: Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, City Council President, Dr. Ladel Lewis,  and Flint Poet Laureate Semaj Brown. 
  Friday April 11, 2025, 5 pm to 8 pm

Branding and On-site Signage Recognition

• Business name and Logo in Program Booklet​

Inclusion on Black Dandelion Literacy Week Website

• Static inclusion on Black Dandelion website through April 2025