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Announcing BlackWellness Network’s Black Tie Affair Fundraising Event

Saturday, August 17, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites, Kalamazoo

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Sponsorships

By sponsoring BlackWellness Network’s Black Tie Affair Fundraiser, your organization can be associated with one of the nation’s most impactful Black and Brown wellness and mental health events. If your organization is also taking action steps in a similar direction, we would love for you to join us in inspiring others and building a healthy Black and Brown wellness community together.

Your support will:

  • Break the Silent Stigma: Support vital conversations on improving wellness and mental health recovery for Black and Brown people and break the stigma surrounding it.

  • Bridge the Gap: Enhance your organization’s visibility as a leader in addressing wellness and mental health disparities within the Black and Brown communities.

  • Build Community Connections: Network with Black and Brown wellness and mental health experts, thought leaders, and organizations dedicated to creating positive change in Black and Brown communities.

Please browse the sponsorship opportunities listed below. We hope you will join us in the movement to reduce racial disparities in Black and Brown communities.

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

Legacy Builder $20,000 (Most prominent)

This level recognizes donors investing long-term in Black and Brown health and wellness. Your contributions will have a lasting impact, shaping the future of care and support for future generations.

 

Legacy Builder includes:

  1. Up to 20 Providers are listed as Featured Level Members in the BlackWellness Network Online Directory.
  2. Ten (10) complimentary tickets to any upcoming BlackWellness Network event.
  3. Two-hour training/consultation with Valarie Cunningham, founder of BWN, for your team.
  4. A five-minute opening statement during the BlackWellness Network Gala event to share your organization’s involvement in Black wellness.
  5. The opportunity to introduce a keynote speaker or presenter.
  6. Organization name in news releases and recognition of print and electronic promotional materials.
  7. Presence in our Preferred Partners directory.
  8. Featured presence on event signage.
  9. Acknowledgement in our post-event “Thank You” messaging and email

Paradigm Shifter $10,000

These sponsors support initiatives that challenge existing norms and create lasting change within the Black wellness and mental health system.

Paradigm Shifter includes:

  1. Up to 10 Providers are listed as Featured Level Members in the BlackWellness Network Online Directory.
  2. Eight (8) complimentary tickets to any upcoming BlackWellness Network event.
  3. One-hour training/consultation with Valarie Cunningham, founder of BWN, for your team.
  4. A 2–3-minute opening statement during the BlackWellness Network Gala to share your organization’s involvement in Black wellness.
  5. Organization name in news releases and recognition of print and electronic promotional materials.
  6. Presence in our Preferred Partners directory.
  7. Featured presence on event signage.
  8. Acknowledgement in our post-event “Thank You” messaging and email.

Champion $5,000

This level highlights donors actively supporting the fight for better wellness, mental health access, and resources for Black and Brown people.

The Champion level includes:

  1. Up to 5 Providers are listed as Featured Level Members in the BlackWellness Network Online Directory.
  2. Six (6) complimentary tickets to any upcoming BlackWellness Network event.
  3. One-hour training/consultation with Valarie Cunningham, founder of BWN, for your team.
  4. A 2–3-minute opening statement during the Gala to share your organization’s involvement in Black wellness.
  5. Organization name in news releases and recognition of print and electronic promotional materials.
  6. Presence in our Preferred Partners directory.
  7. Featured presence on event signage.
  8. Acknowledgement in our post-event “Thank You” messaging and email

Pathfinder $2,500

This level emphasizes the role of these donors in discovering and forging new directions in Black and Brown wellness care. They are the pioneers supporting innovative approaches.

The Pathfinder level includes:

  1. Up to 2 Providers listed as Featured Level Members in the BlackWellness Network Online Directory.
  2. Four (4) complimentary tickets to any upcoming BlackWellness Network event.
  3. Organization name in news releases and recognition of print and electronic promotional materials.
  4. Presence in our Preferred Partners directory.
  5. Featured presence on event signage.
  6. Acknowledgement in our post-event “Thank You” messaging and email

Advocator $500

This level acknowledges the importance of a supportive community for wellness and mental health and recognizes donors helping build strong villages.

 

The Advocator level includes:

  1. One Free Provider listing in the BlackWellness Network Online Directory.
  2. Two (2) complimentary tickets to any upcoming BlackWellness Network event.
  3. Organization name in news releases and recognition of print and electronic promotional materials.
  4. Presence in our Preferred Partners directory.
  5. Featured presence on event signage.
  6. Acknowledgement in our post-event “Thank You” messaging and email
 

Sponsor Information

Please complete this form and return it with a check payable to BlackWellness Network, ℅ Valarie Cunningham, 625 Harrison Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, or email this form as an attachment to admin@blackwellnessnetwork.net and a we will contact you to process your donation.

Support BlackWellness Network

  • Donate online at blackwellnessnetwork.net
  • Call the office at (269) 323-1954 and donate via credit/debit card 

  • Mail a check or money order payable to BlackWellness Network 

  • Cash App BlackWellness Network at $Synergykzoo

For More Information
Valarie Cunningham, LMSW, Founder BlackWellness Network
(269) 323-1954
admin@blackwellnessnetwork.net

Schedule of Events

  • 8:30 a.m. Welcome
  • 8:40 a.m. Keynote
  • 9:30 a.m. Networking/Vendors
  • 9:50-10:50 a.m. Session I
  • 11 a.m.-Noon Session II
  • Noon-1 p.m. Lunch
  • 1-2:20 p.m. Afternoon Keynote
  • 2:30-3:30 p.m. Session III
  • 3:30-4 p.m. Conclusion

Registration Fees

  • Social Work, Nursing and McBap CEU’s available
  • CEUs (in person or virtual) $99
  • Non-CEU registration $80
  • Discounted student rate $60
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