Sponsors

Become a Sponsor

Your organization sponsorship will help the UNC Charlotte International Festival continue to serve the UNC Charlotte and greater Charlotte international community. We invite you to become a part of a truly great UNC Charlotte tradition that brings more than 19,000 University and community members annually.

What are the sponsorship levels?

There are different sponsorship levels for the International Festival, from silver to platinum:

Silver: $250

  • Gain high visibility with your organization’s name listed on shared 3′ x 2′ banners located throughout the festival.
  • Increase your brand recognition with your organization’s name featured on a shared page with all other silver level sponsors on the prominent extra-large screen in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center.
  • Your organization’s name will be visible on the festival website and all promotional communications.
  • Reach every attendee with your organization’s name printed on co-branded Japanese-style paper fans distributed at the festival.
  • Note: For inclusion on the arena display screen, all International Festival Sponsors are subject to review to ensure that there is no conflict with the existing Barnhardt Student Activity Center’s general sponsors’ contract.

Gold: $500

  • Gain high visibility with your logo displayed on shared 3′ x 2′ banners located throughout the festival.
  • Increase your brand recognition with your logo featured on a split page with one other gold level sponsor on the prominent extra-large screen in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center.
  • Your logo will be visible on the festival website and all promotional communications.
  • Reach every attendee with your logo printed on co-branded Japanese-style paper fans distributed at the festival.
    • Note: For inclusion on the arena display screen, all International Festival Sponsors are subject to review to ensure that there is no conflict with the existing Barnhardt Student Activity Center’s general sponsors’ contract.

Platinum: $900

  • Receive same promotional opportunities as bulleted for the Gold Sponsorship Level

AND

  • Receive the opportunity to host a 6’ table in the designated “Sponsors Corridor” of the International Festival. Premium Sponsors are eligible to display their organization’s signage and/or provide handouts/sample items/etc.
  • Receive your logo/organization’s name on a page on the extra-large basketball arena display screen in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center.
    • Note: A limited number of Premium Level tables are available. At time of submission, applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

To ensure you receive the full range of sponsor benefits, please secure your sponsorship by August 1st to allow sufficient time for material procurement.

Is my sponsorship tax deductible?

Yes! UNC Charlotte is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so your contribution is tax deductible and eligible for matching.

How do I become a Sponsor?

To become a sponsor, please complete the UNC Charlotte International Festival Sponsor Form. The form provides a dropdown option for you to select your level of sponsorship. Once submitted, the Office of International Programs (OIP) staff will review your request and provide notification of your request submission status. Please submit the International Festival Sponsor Form no later than 2 weeks before the festival.

If your sponsorship request is approved, then an OIP staff member will contact you with information on how to make a payment by credit card.

Note: UNC Charlotte reserves the right to approve sponsors for the UNC Charlotte International Festival.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the sponsorship process or the UNC Charlotte International Festival, please contact the Office of International Programs at globaleducation@charlotte.edu or 704.687.7755.