MEF seeks corporate sponsors to provide financial support on an annual basis. All sponsorships are tax-deductible and will be recognized throughout the year at MEF events, including the MEF Madison 5K Run/Walk, the MEF Pickleball Tournament, and in print and online fundraising/community campaigns that reach the entire Madison community and beyond.

When our schools succeed, our community thrives.

MEF is a non-profit organization that funds teacher-initiated grants in Madison Public Schools. We fund great ideas that inspire educators and enrich the academic and creative lives and social emotional health of students.

In 2023, we received a record amount of grant requests from Madison teachers. By year end, we awarded 52 grants totaling more than $127,000. As we launch our 2024 MEF Corporate Sponsorship Campaign, the deadline for our first 2024 grant cycle is only a few weeks away and the submissions are rolling in.

Every grant we fund represents a unique, innovative, and enriching learning opportunity that would not be possible without the generosity of our local business community. Can we count on your support as a corporate sponsor this year?

We have an exciting slate of events planned in 2024, including the MEF Madison 5K Run/Walk (May 5), MEF Pickleball Tournament (June 1-2), “Meffie” Awards: Celebrating Innovation in Teaching (August), and MEF Fall Adult Social (September). MEF sponsors receive a wide range of brand recognition year round online, in print, and in-person. Now is the time to secure your sponsorship to take advantage of all we have planned in 2024.

When you join our 2024 MEF Corporate Sponsorship Campaign, you are supporting Madison educators, championing innovation and creativity in our classrooms, and investing in the entire Rose City community. Visit www.mefnj.org for a closer look at our accomplishments, review the below sponsorship levels and benefits, and start your MEF sponsorship today.

Stronger Together for 20 Years: 2023 Sponsorship Levels and Benefits

PLATINUM PARTNER: $7,500

Featured Sponsor of the MEF for the sponsorship year, and named accordingly at all premier events, event marketing and on social media as follows:

Premium exhibit spaces with dedicated MEF volunteer including “premium” giveaway
Featured recognition on all event marketing/ signage (e.g. shirts, logo on 5K runner’s bibs; banners)
4 exclusive press release promotions (one per event)
4 featured posts on social media
Complimentary entries (# based on event)
Company name and logo hyperlink on MEF website for one year as Featured Sponsor of the MEF

GOLD PARTNER: $5,000

Prominent placement and recognition on MEF website, at all MEF premier events, event marketing and on social media as follows:

2 large exhibit spaces at all premier events with dedicated MEF volunteer including large branded giveaway (ability to pick exhibit space location)
Prominent placement on event signage (e.g. shirts, logo on 5K runner’s bibs; banners)
1 press release promotion
2 featured posts on social media
Complimentary entries (# based on event)
Company name and logo hyperlink on MEF website for one year as Gold Partner

SILVER PARTNER: $2,500

Name/company logo on MEF website as Silver Partner, at all MEF premier events, event marketing, and on social media as follows:

1 large exhibit space at all premier events with dedicated MEF volunteer
Placement on premier event signage (e.g. shirts, logo on 5K runner’s bibs, banners)
Opportunity for branding during event featured activity (e.g. 5K water stop)
One featured post via MEF social media platforms for sponsorship year
Complimentary race registrations (# based on event)
Company name and logo on MEF website for one year as Silver Partner

BRONZE PARTNER: $1,000

Name/company logo on MEF website as Bronze Partner, at all MEF premier events, event marketing, and on social media as follows:

Medium exhibit space at all premier MEF events
Recognition event signage (e.g. shirts, logo on 5K runner’s bibs, banners)
Medium branded giveaway/activity (i.e. bracelet, sweatband, demo, consult, etc.)
Mentioned on social media post recognizing all bronze level partners.
Complimentary race registrations (# based on event)

PARTNER: $500

Name/company logo on MEF website as MEF Partner and benefits for one premier event of your choosing (outlined below):

MEF 5K Benefits: Opportunity to participate in Madison 5K Health & Wellness Expo on day of race, 1 complimentary race registration, recognition on race signage and t-shirt
Pickleball Benefits: 1 complimentary registration, recognition on signage and t-shirt
Bottle Hill/Fall Adult Social benefits: Handout at “MEF Friends” table, recognition on banner/signage
Company name and logo on MEF website for one year as Partner

FRIEND: $250

Name/company logo on MEF website for one year as MEF Friend

EXCLUSIVE EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Become the exclusive, named sponsor of a MEF Event (e.g. the Annual Meffie Awards). Name/company logo on MEF website, event marketing, and on social media as aligned with donation levels above.

Event participation and marketing recognition commensurate with level of sponsorship, event audience and event logistics.

BRANDED EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsor features or components of MEF events (e.g. featured cocktail at adult social).

Benefits commensurate with donation levels above.

IN-KIND EVENT DONATIONS will receive benefits aligned with sponsorship levels above.

LEGACY SPONSORS will receive flexible benefits commensurate with ongoing support to recognize our deep gratitude for an ongoing commitment to MEF.

Premier Events

21st Annual MEF 5K Run/Walk (May 5) • 4th Annual Pickleball Tournament (June 1-2) • Meffie Awards: Celebrating Innovation in Teaching (August/September) • MEF Fall Gala (September 13)