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

  • Receive your name listed on a shared banner (3′ x2′) hung on the festival grounds
  • Receive your name listed on a shared page on the extra-large basketball arena display screen in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center.
  • Receive your name listed on website and promotional materials
  • Receive your name listed on paper fans (Japanese style) with all our sponsors
  • 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

  • Receive your name listed on a shared banner (3′ x2′) hung on the festival grounds
  • Receive your logo/organization’s name on the I-Fest Sponsors’ website with a hyperlink to your organization’s website
  • Receive your logo/organization’s name on all promotional materials and on yard signs through the grounds
  • Receive your logo/organization’s name on a shared page on the extra-large basketball arena display screen in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center.
  • Receive your logo/organization’s name listed on paper fans (Japanese style) with all our sponsors
    • 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: $1,000

  • 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.

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.