At Oregon Pride in Business (ORPIB), we believe sponsorship is a vital way for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals to support the LGBTQ+ community and champion the causes we stand for. Your sponsorship plays a crucial role in our ability to offer educational programs, community-building events, and networking opportunities that benefit businesses and individuals across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Whether you’re looking to provide ongoing support or contribute to a specific event, your involvement helps us continue our important work for the community. We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities designed to meet the needs and capabilities of different entities, with options available to both Chamber members and non-members, reflecting our inclusive approach.
Types of Sponsorships
Sustaining Sponsorship
Sustaining Sponsors provide larger annual contributions to our general fund, ensuring the continued operation of ORPIB and the expansion of our programs. These sponsors receive greater visibility in return for their ongoing support.
Benefits: Sustaining Sponsors are recognized for their year-round commitment to ORPIB’s mission. Benefits include prominent exposure in our marketing materials and event promotions.
- Big Leaf Maple – $1,500/year
Benefits: Organizational Membership, Deluxe Benefits, Plus Standard Sustaining Sponsor Benefits - Incense Cedar – $2,500/year
Benefits: Organizational Membership, Premium Benefits, Plus Standard Sustaining Sponsor Benefits - Ponderosa Pine – $5,000/year
Benefits: Organizational Membership, Premium Benefits, Plus Deluxe Sustaining Sponsor Benefits - Sitka Spruce – $10,000/year
Benefits: Organizational Membership, Premium Benefits, Plus Premium Sustaining Sponsor Benefits - Douglas Fir – $15,000/year
Benefits: Organizational Membership, Premium Benefits, Custom Sustaining Sponsor Benefits (TBD)
Event Sponsorship
Event Sponsors contribute cash or trade to help offset the costs of specific ORPIB events. These sponsors receive recognition for their support in our communications, marketing materials, and event promotion.
Benefits: Recognition at and around the event, including social media, event signage, and in promotional materials.
Event sponsorship opportunities are available for a variety of event types, including the following:
- Title Sponsor: $1,000 Member, $1,100 Non-Member
Includes 4 guest tickets, premier event promotion, and exhibitor space. - Premier Sponsor: $500 Member, $600 Non-Member
Includes 2 guest tickets, standard event promotion, and exhibitor space. - Supporting Sponsor: $200 Member, $300 Non-Member
Includes 1 guest ticket, standard event promotion. - Exhibitor Only: $100 Member, $200 Non-Member
Includes exhibitor space, standard event promotion. - Pay It Forward Sponsor: $20
This option allows for a donation to help others attend, with no additional benefits.
Program Sponsorship
Program Sponsors support specific ORPIB programs, such as educational workshops or networking series. Sponsorship can be customized for specific programs.
Benefits: Program sponsors are recognized as the primary sponsors for the program, receiving exposure in related materials and acknowledgment at events.
In-Kind/Trade Sponsorship
ORPIB also accepts in-kind contributions to support our events and programs. In-kind donations are matched with a 1:1 structure for the 2025-2026 year, such as venue rentals or catering.
Benefits: In-kind sponsors receive exposure as event supporters, based on the value of their donation.
Sponsorship Agreement & Values Alignment
At ORPIB, we believe in aligning with sponsors whose values reflect our commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. We assess all potential sponsors through a comprehensive Totality Test, ensuring that their support is authentic and in line with our mission.
What We Look For:
- Support for LGBTQ+ Rights: We prioritize sponsors with a proven track record of advocating for LGBTQ+ equality.
- Fit with Chamber Values: We value sponsors who promote inclusion, justice, and fairness.
- Business Practices and Culture: We seek sponsors with inclusive workplace cultures and equitable business practices.
- Genuine Support: We want to partner with sponsors who demonstrate year-round, not just seasonal, commitment to the LGBTQ+ community.
- Impact on the Community: Our sponsors should contribute to positive change and support local LGBTQ+ businesses.
All sponsors must read, acknowledge, and agree to ORPIB’s Community Guidelines/Code of Conduct as part of their Sponsorship Agreement.
Thank you for considering sponsorship with Oregon Pride in Business.
If you want to be a sponsor but don’t see a type or level of sponsorship above that fits your needs, please reach out so that we can discuss what may work. Your support enables us to continue building an inclusive, supportive, and thriving business community. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on the LGBTQ+ community across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
