Partners

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

2026 | Year-Long Visibility | Two Signature Events

Community Partners support the Glastonbury Education Foundation’s mission. Community Partners receive recognition across GEF’s two signature fundraising events — the GEF5K Road Race in May and the GEF Gala in November — along with year-round visibility in the community.

This year’s GEF5K: May 31, 2026   |   This year’s Gala: November 13, 2026

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS


Legacy Partner — $10,000

Premier recognition across all GEF initiatives with category exclusivity.

Gala: Reserved table for ten with VIP bar access and VIP seating, plus priority selection of a featured Gala sponsorship element (Open Bar, Photo Booth, etc.). Podium mentions, inclusion in the Gala presentation, and high-visibility logo placement on Gala signage, marketing materials, and the Gala website.

GEF5K Road Race: High Honors Milestone Champion benefits, including logo recognition on mile marker signage, race T-shirts, Sponsor Row presence with table/tent, recognition in race press releases, two complimentary race registrations, and top-tier social media and email recognition.

Year-Round: Recognition on the GEF website, social media highlights, and donor communications. Two videos with GEF showcasing your business. One social media post per month recognizing your business or promoting an event. Mention in Gala and Race press releases as a Legacy Partner Sponsor.

Signature Partner — $7,500

Strong visibility across both events and throughout the year.

Gala: Reserved table for ten with VIP bar access and VIP seating, plus logo placement on Gala signage, marketing materials, the Gala website, and inclusion in the Gala presentation.

GEF5K Road Race: One named Road Race feature (Cycle Sweeper, Pit Stop, or Refuel Station), including Sponsor Row presence, logo placement on event signage and race T-shirts, one complimentary race registration, and recognition across social media, email blasts, and the GEF website.

Year-Round: Recognition on the GEF website and social media. One video with GEF showcasing your business. Bi-monthly social media posts recognizing your business or promoting an event.

Community Partner — $5,000

Meaningful recognition at both events supporting GEF’s mission.

Gala: Reserved table for ten with prominent table signage and logo placement on event materials and the Gala website.

GEF5K Road Race: Honors-level sponsorship, including Sponsor Row presence, logo placement on race T-shirts, one complimentary race registration, and recognition via social media, email blasts, and the GEF website.

Year-Round: Listed year-round on the GEF website. Bi-monthly social media posts recognizing your business or promoting an event.

Small Business Partner — $2,500

Visibility and community connection at an accessible level.

Gala: Two tickets to the GEF Gala with prominent signage and social media recognition.

GEF5K Road Race: Scholar-level recognition, including logo placement on race T-shirts, social media and email recognition, and listing on the GEF website.

Friend of GEF — $100 or In-Kind

Friends of GEF are recognized on the GEF website and in select communications and may support either or both events through in-kind donations.

To become a Community Partner or to learn more, please contact us at
director@glastonburyeducationfoundation.org