Corporate Giving

Supporting the work of AIDS Action demonstrates your company’s philanthropic commitment to the communities we jointly serve, and to our shared goal of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Below you will find details regarding individual sponsorships for all of AIDS Action’s events. We encourage you to consider sponsoring the organization as a whole, through which you will receive sponsorship benefits associated with all of our events at reduced rates of individual sponsorships. We appreciate your support.

Please contact [email protected] with questions regarding the work of AIDS Action, program support, or event sponsorship.

The Value of Sponsorship:

  • Align your brand with New England’s first & largest AIDS Service Organization
  • Enhance your name and brand recognition locally
  • Maximize visibility and media impressions through print, broadcast, online, point-of-purchase, and more
  • Leverage community access and cultivate new relationships
  • Reinforce culture of diversity and volunteerism
  • Promote health & wellness among employees
  • Demonstrate your company’s philanthropic commitment to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic

Sample Sponsorship Package

Many of our sponsors prefer to work with us as partners and create a customized package that meets their needs. Here is one example:

    • Sponsor Industry:
      • Financial Services
    • Level of Commitment:
      • $20,000 annually
    • Sponsor Benefits:
      • 10 million+ media impressions
      • Increased local brand visibility
      • Affiliation with AIDS Action
    • Events Involved:
      • AIDS Walk Boston & 5K Run
      • Bayard Rustin Breakfast
      • Taste of the South End
      • Annual Chandler Street Block Party
    • Impact of Support:
      • Helped AIDS Action to raise over $1M to fight HIV/AIDS and engage over 100K+ people in this cause.
      • Helped support programs like housing and rental assistance, legal services, needle exchange, drug user health programs, health navigation, HIV/HCV/STI testing, and AIDS Action’s homeless youth shelter, Youth on Fire.

Taste of the South End

Taste of the South End brings together over 40 of the finest restaurants in Boston’s hottest culinary destination and an affluent audience for an exciting and upscale night of fantastic food and culture every March. Sponsors and guests alike partake in live cooking demonstrations and unlimited sampling of culinary creations by well-known, award-winning Boston chefs. Last year’s chefs included Kristen Kish of Top Chef fame, Joanne Chang, Andy Husbands, Gordon Hamersley, Jamie Bissonette, and Ken Oringer.

To learn more about Taste of the South End, click here.

Available Sponsorship Levels:

      • $15,000 – Presenting Taste of the South End Sponsor
      • $10,000 – Ruby Sponsor
      • $5,000 – Emerald Sponsor
      • $2,500 – Sapphire Sponsor
      • $1,500 – Amethyst Sponsor
      • $15,000 Presenting Sponsor:
        • Featured logo placement on event website
        • Listing in press releases
        • Mentions on social media
        • Promotional materials at Taste of the South End
        • Twenty (20) VIP tickets to Taste of the South End
        • Eight (8) invitations to our Taste kickoff party
        • Premier Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: *Marketing Posters, Email Communications, *Invitations (Print or Electronic), Event Website, DOE Screen Presentation
      • $10,000 Ruby Sponsor:
        • Listing in press releases
        • Mentions on social media
        • Promotional materials at Taste of the South End
        • Twelve (12) VIP tickets to Taste of the South End
        • Six (6) invitations to our Taste kickoff party
        • Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: *Marketing Posters, Email Communications, *Invitations (Print or Electronic), Event Website, DOE Screen Presentation
      • Official Vehicle Sponsor (1 Available): $7,500
        • Exclusive vehicle placement on BCA Plaza
        • Listing in press releases
        • Mentions on social media
        • Promotional materials at Taste of the South End
        • Six (6) VIP tickets to Taste of the South End
        • Four (4) invitations to our Taste kickoff party
        • Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: *Marketing Posters, Email Communications, *Invitations (Print or Electronic), Event Website, DOE Screen Presentation
      • Emerald Sponsor: $5,000
        • Listing in press releases
        • Mentions on social media
        • Six (6) VIP tickets to Taste of the South End
        • Four (4) invitations to our Taste kickoff party
        • Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: *Marketing Posters, Email Communications, *Invitations (Print or Electronic), Event Website, DOE Screen Presentation
      • Official Spirit Sponsor (1 Available): $5,000
        • Exclusive liquor and spirit partner for Taste of the South End
        • Listing in press releases
        • Mentions on social media
        • Ten (10) VIP tickets to Taste of the South End
        • Four (4) invitations to our Taste kickoff party
        • Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: *Marketing Posters, Email Communications, *Invitations (Print or Electronic), Event Website, DOE Screen Presentation
      • Sapphire Sponsor: $2,500
        • Listing in press releases
        • Mentions on social media
        • Four (4) VIP tickets to Taste of the South End
        • Four (4) invitations to our Taste kickoff party
        • Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: Email Communications (Listing), *Invitations (Print or Electronic – Listing), Event Website, DOE Screen Presentation
      • Amethyst Sponsor: $1,500
        • Listing in press releases
        • Mentions on social media
        • Two (2) VIP tickets to Taste of the South End
        • Two (2) invitations to our Taste kickoff party
        • Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: *Invitations (Print or Electronic – Listing), Event Website, DOE Screen Presentation

Bayard Rustin Community Breakfast

The Bayard Rustin Community Breakfast maintains a tradition of commemorating and celebrating the life and work of Bayard Rustin, one of the unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement. Created by AIDS Action 31 years ago, the Breakfast recognizes the roles of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people from communities of color in the fight against AIDS. The Breakfast is an inspiring event, drawing on the spirit of Bayard Rustin’s work in human rights, civil rights, and social activism. It is the longest-running event honoring Bayard Rustin’s legacy in the country.

To learn more about the Bayard Rustin Community Breakfast, please click here.

 

      •  Available Sponsorship Levels
        • $10,000 – Presenting Bayard Rustin Community Breakfast Sponsor
        • $5,000 – Ruby Sponsor
        • $2,500 – Emerald Sponsor
        • $1,500 – Amethyst Sponsor
        • $1,000 – Community Business Sponsor
      • Presenting Sponsor: $10,000
        • Featured logo placement on event website
        • Listing in press releases
        • Mentions on social media
        • Speaking opportunity at the Breakfast
        • Acknowledgment during speaking program
        • Sixteen (16) tickets to the Breakfast
        • Table card with sponsor name
        • Booth at front entrance to interact with guests
        • Premier Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: Marketing Posters, Email Communications, Event Invitations (Print/Electronic), Event Website, DOE Screen Presentation
      • Ruby Sponsor: $5,000
        • Listing in press releases
        • Mentions on social media
        • Acknowledgment during speaking program
        • Sixteen (16) tickets to the Breakfast
        • Table card with sponsor name
        • Booth at front entrance to interact with guests
        • Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: Marketing Posters, Email Communications, Event Invitations (Print/Electronic), Event Website, DOE Screen Presentation
      • Emerald Sponsor: $2,500
        • Listing in press releases
        • Mentions on social media
        • Eight (8) Tickets to the Breakfast
        • Table Card with sponsor name
        • Booth at front entrance to interact with guests
        • Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: Marketing Posters, Email Communications, Event Invitations (Print/Electronic), Event Website, DOE Screen Presentation
      • Emerald Sponsor: $1,500
        • Listing in press releases
        • Mentions on social media
        • Six (6) tickets to the Breakfast
        • Booth at front entrance to interact with guests
        • Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: Email Communications, Event Invitations (Print/Electronic – Listing), Event Website, DOE Screen Presentation
      • Community Business Sponsor: $1,000
        • Four (4) Tickets to the Breakfast
        • Booth at front entrance to interact with guests
        • Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: DOE Screen Presentation

AIDS Walk & Run Boston

AIDS Walk & Run Boston is an annual grassroots community event benefiting AIDS Action of Massachusetts, New England’s largest and oldest AIDS service organization. Since 1986, thousands of dedicated participants have raised millions of dollars for AIDS Action’s innovative programs and services that are essential to maintaining the health of individuals living with the disease and preventing the spread of the epidemic. Just as important, the Walk also raises awareness of the impact HIV/AIDS has on individuals, families and the community at-large, reminding us all that we must work together to stop the spread of HIV.

To learn more about AIDS Walk & Run Boston, click here. 

 

      • Available Sponsorship Levels:
        • $30,000 – Presenting AIDS Walk & Run Boston Sponsor
        • $20,000 – Ruby Sponsor
        • $15,000 – Emerald Sponsor
        • $10,000 – Sapphire Sponsor
        • $5,000 – Amethyst Sponsor
        • $2,500 – Wellness Sponsor
        • $1,500 – Checkpoint Sponsor
        • $1,000 – Community Business Sponsor
      • Presenting Sponsor (1 available): $30,000
        • Featured Logo Placement on event website
        • Company materials distributed at fundraising events
        • Listing in press releases
        • Mentions on social media
        • “Lunch and Learn” with AIDS Action leadership
        • Speaking opportunity at opening/closing ceremonies
        • Acknowledgement from the stage
        • 10 x 10 tent to interact with participants
        • Twenty (20) invitations to our VIP Breakfast in Heroes Hall
        • Premier Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: Incentive T-Shirts, Event Postcards, *Pre-Event Mailer, *Advertising Campaign, Email Communications, Marketing Posters, DOE Sponsor Posters, DOE Screen Presentation, Event Website
      • Ruby Sponsor:$20,000
        • Company materials distributed at fundraising events
        • Listing in press releases
        • “Lunch and Learn” with AIDS Action leadership
        • Mentions on social media
        • Acknowledgement from the stage•
        • 10 x 10 tent to interact with participants
        • Twelve (12)invitations to our VIP Breakfast in Heroes Hall
        • Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: Incentive T-Shirts, Event Postcards, *Pre-Event Mailer, *Advertising Campaign, Email Communications, Marketing Posters, DOE Sponsor Posters, DOE Screen Presentation, Event Website
      • Emerald Sponsor:$15,000
        • Listing in press releases
        • “Lunch and Learn” with AIDS Action leadership
        • Mentions on social media
        • Acknowledgement from the stage
        • 10 x 10 tent to interact with participants
        • Eight (8)invitations to our VIP Breakfast in Heroes Hall
        • Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: Incentive T-Shirts, Event Postcards, *Pre-Event Mailer, *Advertising Campaign, Email Communications, Marketing Posters, DOE Sponsor Posters, DOE Screen Presentation, Event Website
      • Sapphire Sponsor: $10,000
        • Listing in press releases
        • “Lunch and Learn” with AIDS Action staff
        • Mentions on social media
        • 10×10 tent to interact with participants
        • Six (6) invitations to our VIP Breakfast in Heroes Hall
        • Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: Incentive T-Shirts, Event Postcards (listing), *Pre-Event Mailer, *Advertising Campaign, Email Communications (listing), Marketing Posters, DOE Sponsor Posters, DOE Screen Presentation, Event Website
      • Amethyst Sponsor: $5,000
        • “Lunch and Learn” with AIDS Action staff
        • Mentions on social media
        • Booth to interact with participants
        • Four (4) invitations to our VIP Breakfast in Heroes Hall
        • Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: *Pre-Event Mailer, *Advertising Campaign (listing), Email Communications (listing), Marketing Posters (listing), DOE Sponsor Posters, DOE Screen Presentation, Event Website
      • Wellness Sponsor: $2,500
        • “Lunch and Learn” with AIDS Action staff
        • Mentions on social media
        • Booth to interact with participants
        • Two (2) invitations to our VIP Breakfast in Heroes Hall
        • Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: Email Communications (listing), Marketing Posters (listing), DOE Sponsor Posters, DOE Screen Presentation, Event Website
      • Checkpoint Sponsor (3 Available): $1,500
        • Signage at Checkpoint along Walk route
        • Product distribution at Checkpoint
        • 10 x 10 tent at event to interact with participants
        • Two (2) invitations to our VIP Breakfast in Heroes Hall
      • Community Business Sponsor: $1,000
        • 10 x 10 tent to interact with participants
        • Two (2)invitations to our VIP Breakfast in Heroes Hall

Annual Chandler Street Block Party

The Annual Chandler Street Block Party is a Boston Pride tradition, drawing over 5,000 LGBTQ revelers and supporters to dance and socialize outdoors in the heart of Boston’s South End neighborhood. Proceeds benefit AIDS Action and are shared with local, amateur LGBTQ sports organizations.

To learn more about the Chandler Street Block Party, click here.

      •  Available Sponsorship Levels:
        • $10,000 – Presenting Chandler Street Block Party Sponsor
        • $5,000 – Ruby Sponsor
        • $2,500 – Emerald Sponsor
        • $1,000 – Sapphire Sponsor
      • Presenting Sponsor: $10,000
        • Featured Logo Placement on event website
        • Listing in press releases
        • Mentions on social media
        • Acknowledgment from stage
        • Signage facing Pride Parade route
        • Fifteen (15) tickets to the Block Party
        • Option to distribute promotional materials to guests
        • Premier Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: Marketing Posters/Advertisements, Email Communications, Website
      • Ruby Sponsor: $5,000
        • Listing in press releases
        • Mentions on social media
        • Signage facing Pride Parade route
        • Ten (10) tickets to the Block Party
        • Option to distribute promotional materials to guests
        • Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: Marketing Posters/Advertisements, Email Communications, Website
      • Emerald Sponsor: $2,500
        • Listing in press releases
        • Mentions on social media
        • Signage facing Pride Parade route
        • Six (6) tickets to the Block Party
        • Option to distribute promotional materials to guests
        • Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: Website
      • Sapphire Sponsor: $1,000
        • Mentions on social media
        • Signage facing Pride Parade route
        • Four (4) tickets to the Block Party
        • Logo Placement/Acknowledgement: Website

Contact Us Today:

Supporting the work of AIDS Action demonstrates your company’s philanthropic commitment to the communities we jointly serve, and to our shared goal of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. We appreciate your support.

Please contact [email protected]  with questions regarding the work of AIDS Action, program support, or event sponsorship.