The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has a proven track record of impact, having awarded over $500 million in scholarships and support to students and HBCUs. Through strategic corporate partnerships, we help close opportunity gaps, create career pathways and connect high-achieving, career and workforce ready students with top-tier employment opportunities. Many TMCF scholars and alumni have gone on to become leaders in business, government and entertainment. Your partnership fuels this mission. With a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, TMCF ensures that the majority of every dollar invested directly benefits students, providing critical resources that drive academic success and career advancement. By investing in TMCF, you are not only empowering future leaders but also strengthening a skilled talent pipeline.

Title Sponsor Level

Sponsorship Contribution: $500,000
Number Available: 1

  • Exclusive naming rights as 38th Anniversary Awards Gala Presenting Title Sponsor
  • On-stage greeting opportunity • Name and logo listed as Title Sponsor on Gala website, all promotional materials, and other select digital media
  • Premium seating for four (4) guests at the head table; and five (5) additional tables of 10
  • Event night branding rights: name and/or logo to appear on-screen during the event and select event signage
  • On-stage official acknowledgment as a Title Sponsor from the podium
  • Media exposure (including social media, print and radio when available)
  • Red Carpet integration (logo included on step and repeat) and photo opportunity for eight (8) company representatives
  • Access to VIP reception

Legacy Sponsor Level

Sponsorship Contribution: $250,000
Number Available: 1

  • Four (4) premium tables and seating for up to forty (40) guests
  • Event night branding rights: name and/or logo to appear on the screen during the event and select event signage
  • Partner recognition from the podium and during the performance, and select event signage
  • Media exposure (including social media, radio and print when available)
  • Red Carpet photo opportunity for six (6) company executives
  • Access to VIP reception

Diamond Sponsor Level

Sponsorship Contribution: $100,000
Number Available: 4

  • Name and logo listed as a Diamond Sponsor on the gala website
  • Three (3) premium tables and seating for up to thirty (30) guests
  • Event night branding rights: name and/or logo to appear on the screen during the event and select event signage
  • Media exposure (including social media, radio and print when available)
  • Red Carpet photo opportunity for four (4) company executives
  • Access to VIP reception

Platinum Sponsor Level

Sponsorship Contribution: $75,000
Number Available: 3

  • Name and logo listed as a Platinum Sponsor on the Gala website
  • Two (2) prominent tables and seating for twenty (20) guests
  • Event night branding rights: name and/or logo to appear on-screen during the event and select event signage
  • Red Carpet photo opportunities for two (2) company executives
  • Access to VIP reception

Gold Sponsor Level

Sponsorship Contribution: $50,000
Number Available: 10

  • Name and logo listed as a Gold Sponsor on the Gala website
  • One (1) prominent table and seating for up to ten (10) guests
  • Event night branding rights: name and/or logo to appear on select collateral materials
  • Access to VIP reception

Silver Sponsor Level

Sponsorship Contribution: $25,000
Number Available: 15

  • Name and logo listed as a Silver Sponsor on the Gala website
  • One (1) table and seating for up to ten (10) guests
  • Event night branding rights: name and/or logo to appear on select collateral materials

Individual Seats 

Sponsorship Contribution: $2,500 Includes access to the gala.

Please submit all marketing permissions and assets on or before Friday, September 5, 2025 to ensure the appropriate recognition is provided. For additional information on becoming a sponsor, please contact gala@tmcf.org.

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

Interested in becoming a sponsor?