Speaking Engagement & Event Sponsorship Packages

Ruby Bridges is renowned for being one of the first African American children to integrate an all-white school in New Orleans in 1960. Her courageous act of walking to school became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. This event offers sponsors the opportunity to be associated with her legacy and the ongoing fight for social justice.

We offer a variety of sponsorship packages to suit different levels of engagement and  exposure. 

Presenting Sponsor — $25,000

  • Designation as a presenting sponsor of the event  

  • Recognition as a presenting sponsor in all marketing materials (digital and print)

  • VIP access for 10 guests, including a private meet-and-greet with Ruby Bridges 

  • Full-page ad in the event program  

  • Logo featured prominently on all event signage and the event website  

  • Opportunity for on-stage recognition and speaking time  

  • Inclusion in pre-event press release and post-event media coverage  

  • Social media spotlight across all event-related platforms  

  • Option to provide branded materials to attendees 

Gold Sponsor — $10,000

  • Recognition as a gold sponsor in all marketing materials  

  • VIP access for 6 guests, including a private meet-and-greet with Ruby Bridges 

  • Half-page ad in the event program  

  • Logo featured on event signage and the event website  

  • On-stage recognition during the event  

  • Inclusion in pre-event press release and post-event media coverage 

  • Social media acknowledgment 

Silver Sponsor — $5,000

  • Recognition as a silver sponsor in all marketing materials  

  • VIP access for 4 guests  

  • Quarter-page ad in the event program  

  • Logo featured on the event website  

  • On-stage recognition during the event  

  • Social media acknowledgment

 

State Championship Sponsor — $5,000

  • All benefits of Silver Sponsor, limited to ten sponsors statewide!

  • Priority consideration of KSDE Live Stream application for schools in sponsor’s designated county, outside of Shawnee, Douglas, Wyandotte, Sedgwick, and Johnson.

Bronze Sponsor — $2,500

  • Recognition as a bronze sponsor in marketing materials 

  • VIP access for 2 guests  

  • Logo included in the event program and website  

  • Social media acknowledgment 

Community Sponsor — $1,000

  • Recognition in the event program  

  • Name listed on the event website  

  • Social media acknowledgment 

Your Impact:

By sponsoring this historic event, you will be contributing to a broader mission of empowering youth, fostering understanding, and advancing civil rights education in Kansas. Your support will directly fund educational initiatives, transportation for students,  event production, and community outreach programs related to the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. 

For more information or to secure your sponsorship, please contact:
Mari-Lynn Poskin
Email
: info@RubyBridgesinKS24.org
Phone: (913) 909-3542 

Thank you for your support in making this event a momentous occasion for the Kansas community and beyond!