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Call For Sponsors

Revive Legacy, Empower Tomorrow: Join Us to Honor Joe Gans and Embrace Baltimore's Fighting Spirit"

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Join us for the Joe Gans 150th Celebration, a landmark event honoring the legacy of Baltimore's native son and the first African American World Boxing Champion who reshaped sports and society. This year-long program will feature 24 events, including community forums, heritage walking tours, youth sports clinics, arts and culture festivities, and a special day of remembrance.

Our celebration aims to highlight Joe Gans' fighting spirit and resilience, embodying the ethos of Baltimore itself. Without the support of generous sponsors like you, this celebration would not be possible. Your sponsorship helps make the events accessible to the wider community, allowing attendees to engage with Joe Gans' story, contribute to preserving his legacy and inspire Baltimore's future.

If you're interested in becoming a sponsor and contributing to this important celebration, please fill out the sponsorship application form below. Please note that sponsorship selection is at the discretion of the Joe Gans 150th Celebration organizing committee.

Sponsorship levels

Signature Sesquicentennial Sponsor

Sponsorship Amount - $50,000+

1 Opportunity

  • Company's name and logo will be prominently featured as the exclusive title sponsor of the entire Joe Gans 150th Celebration. This includes all marketing materials, signage, and promotional items associated with the celebration and all associated programming and events.

  • Prominent, largest logo and link on official Joe Gans 150th Celebration website.

  • Up to eight (8) complimentary VIP tickets for your team to the Opening & Closing events. 

  • Acknowledgment and thanks during opening remarks and closing remarks at all Joe Gans 150th Celebration events.

Legacy Promoter

Sponsorship Amount - $10,000+

  • Recognition as a Legacy Promoter Member in media interviews and press coverage. This includes all marketing materials, signage, and promotional items associated with the celebration and all associated programming and events.

  • Special recognition during the opening and closing ceremonies of the Joe Gans 150th Celebration.

  • Logo placement on event banners and signage..

  • invitation to a VIP reception with key organizers and stakeholders.

  • Logo placement on event merchandise.

Ring of Champions

Sponsorship Amount - $5,000 - $9,999

  • Recognition as a Ring of Champions Member in media interviews and press coverage. This includes all marketing materials, signage, and promotional materials associated with the celebration and all associated programming and events.

  • Special recognition during the opening and closing ceremonies of the Joe Gans 150th Celebration.

  • Logo placement on event banners and signage.

  • invitation to a VIP reception with key organizers and stakeholders.

Ringside Honors Society

Sponsorship Amount - $2,500 - $4,999

  • Recognition as a Ringside Honors Society Member in media interviews and press coverage. This includes all marketing materials, signage, and promotional materials associated with the celebration and all associated programming and events.

  • Special recognition during the opening and closing ceremonies of the Joe Gans 150th Celebration.

  • Logo placement on event banners and signage.

  • Opportunity to host a booth or table at select Joe Gans 150th Celebration events.

  • Verbal recognition during event announcements.

  • invitation to a VIP reception with key organizers and stakeholders.

The Goldfield Club

Sponsorship Amount - $1,000 - $2,499

  • Recognition as a Goldfield Club Member in media interviews and press coverage. This includes all marketing materials, signage, and promotional materials associated with the celebration and all associated programming and events.

  • Special recognition during the opening and closing ceremonies of the Joe Gans 150th Celebration.

  • Logo placement on event banners and signage.

  • Opportunity to host a booth or table at select Joe Gans 150th Celebration events.

  • Verbal recognition during event announcements..

The "Old Master" Club

Sponsorship Amount - $500 - $999

  • Recognition as an "Old Master" Club Member on the official Joe Gans 150th Celebration website and  marketing materials, signage, and promotional materials associated with the celebration and all associated programming and events.

  • Logo placement on event banners and signage.

Friends of Joe Gans

Sponsorship Amount - $100 - $499

  • Recognition as a Friends of Joe Gans Member on the official Joe Gans 150th Celebration website,.

Sponsor Application

Note: Once our sponsorship goals are met, applications will be closed. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of the Joe Gans 150th Celebration – act now to ensure your involvement in making this event truly memorable!

Thank You For Your Submission

What To Expect Next?

After applying to become a sponsor, you can expect the following:
 

  • Within 1 week, someone from the sponsorship team will reach out to confirm receipt of your application and begin the sponsorship review/onboarding process.

  • Within 1-2 weeks, you can expect to receive invoices/agreements for the sponsorship. 

  • Within approximately 3 weeks, you can expect to receive a full sponsorship packet, including:

    • Access to our Sponsorship Support Materials

    • Access to our Sponsorship Team and other sponsors in a shared Microsoft Teams forum 

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