Thank you for considering a sponsorship partnership with United Way of the Kearney Area in 2026-2027. We are so fortunate to live in a community that is filled with businesses and individuals like you. You are sure to find something that matches your business’ needs and priorities for advertising and community impact within the programs and events we offer.
In addition to marketing and community impact, some of the partnership opportunities will get your employees directly involved.These activities will spur your employees to generosity while building a strong sense of purpose and community within your business through professional development, volunteerism, and generosity.
United Way is a great choice for community impact because of our broad footprint in the areas of health, community resiliency, youth opportunity and financial security. Whether you are sponsoring a particular program, an event, or participating in the campaign in some way, your partnership creates opportunities and support for your neighbors, customers and future employees.
You are a critical part of what makes Kearney an amazing place to live, work, and raise families!
Use your marketing budget to get your business directly in front of thousands of people in the Kearney area while making an impact! The Campaign Sponsor co-brands the annual community campaign from August through April, providing for campaign materials and advertising to enhance fundraising impact. It allows campaign donations to be directed to the community instead of printing and advertising.
Target Audience: Advertising will reach thousands of people in the Kearney area, including leaders and employees in 25 Kearney area businesses including Kearney Public Schools, UNK, Kearney Regional Medical Center, Parker, Eaton, Chief, FNBO, Pinnacle Bank, Black Hills Energy and more.
Campaign Goal: This year’s goal is to raise $150,000 through the community campaign.Community Campaign dollars are allocated to local nonprofits and projects.
Your support ensures that donations from individuals can go to help people in need.
Use your marketing budget to get your business directly in front of thousands of people in the Kearney area while making an impact! The Campaign Sponsor co-brands the annual community campaign from August through April, providing for campaign materials and advertising to enhance fundraising impact. It allows campaign donations to be directed to the community instead of printing and advertising.
Target Audience: Advertising will reach thousands of people in the Kearney area, including leaders and employees in 25 Kearney area businesses including Kearney Public Schools, UNK, Kearney Regional Medical Center, Parker, Eaton, Chief, FNBO, Pinnacle Bank, Black Hills Energy and more.
Campaign Goal: This year’s goal is to raise $150,000 through the community campaign.Community Campaign dollars are allocated to local nonprofits and projects.
Your support ensures that donations from individuals can go to help people in need.
Benefits
First rights for owner/ leadership to be the Campaign Chair
Logo on all Campaign materials including:
Billboard for one month ($2500 value)
Thermometer signs ($1000 value)
Brochures ($2500 value)
Posters ($250 value)
Website ($250 value)
Social Media Recognition ($500 value)
Radio appearances on KGFW
Speaking opportunities at local businesses
Sponsorship recognition for events including:
United Against Hunger ($1,000 value)
BBQ on the Bricks ($1,000 value)
CommUNITY Fest ($1,000 value)
2027 Fairway Fundraiser ($500 value)
Full color ad on inside cover of Resource Directory ($2000 value)
10% off a Good on the Go event ($500-$2,000 value)
Co-host Campaign Kick-off Event with Chamber ($2500 value)
1 free spot for an employee in Project BluePrint ($375 value)
Mission Sponsors are passionate about a specific area of need in the community: Health, Youth, Financial Stability, or Community Resliency. Your business’ sponsorship of a particular mission helps your business gain recognition within that area of need. By coupling your marketing budget with your community impact donations, you can make a real impact for those in need.
Target Audience: Advertising will reach thousands of people in the Kearney area, including leaders and employees in 25 Kearney area businesses including Kearney Public Schools, UNK, Kearney Regional Medical Center, Parker, Eaton, Chief, FNBO, Pinnacle Bank, Black Hills Energy and more.There is also an opportunity to promote your business to local nonprofits within your mission emphasis.
Campaign Goal: This year’s goal is to raise $150,000 through the community campaign.Community Campaign dollars are allocated to local nonprofits and projects. Your support provides the first dollars toward community impact.
Four Mission Sponsorships are available per year:
Healthy Community Sponsor
Youth Opportunity Sponsor
Financial Security Sponsor
Community Resiliency Sponsor
Benefits
Logo on Campaign materials including:
Brochures ($2000 value)
Posters ($250 value)
Website ($250 value)
Social Media Recognition ($250 value)
Sponsorship recognition for events including:
BBQ on the Bricks ($500 value)
CommUNITY Fest ($500 value)
2027 Fairway Fundraiser ($250 value)
Full color - full page ad in Resource Directory ($1,250 value)
10% off a Good on the Go event ($500-$2,000 value)
1 free spot for an employee in Project BluePrint ($350 value)
Mission Specific Sponsorships:
Healthy Community
United Against Hunger ($1,000 value)
Youth Opportunity
Adulting 101 Sponsorship ($1,000 value)
Financial Security
VITA Sponsorship ($1,000 value)
Community Resiliency
Ride United Sponsorship ($1,000 value)
PLUS impact reporting directly tied to your Mission Sponsorship
Value over $7,000 for only $5,000
United for 250 Sponsor
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the 2026-2027 Campaign will reflect the patriotic spirit of community and generosity with the theme “United is the Way We Stand.”
Your business can help inspire generosity with a prize donation. Everyone who pledges or donates $250 or more to the Community Campaign will be entered into a drawing for prizes. A $250 pledge is approximately $5 per week. Pledges or donations of $500 or more will receive two entries and a free campaign t-shirt.
Grand prize: $2500 cash
Other prize examples, not limited to:
Grocery gift cards
Pizza for a year (2 pizzas/month for 12 months)
Outdoor equipment
Grill or smoker
Electronics (iPad, headphones, tv, etc)
Appliances
Staycation
Themed basket
Furniture
House cleaning or lawn care service
Yeti Cooler
Husker volleyball or football tickets
Gift certificates for experiences
Golf lessons
$2,500 Sponsorship (Grand Prize) - one available!
Title sponsorship for the 250 Drawing
Recognition on flyers and posters
Large logo on campaign t-shirt
Logo on website
Monthly recognition on social media (August-January)
Email recognition on campaign promotions
Table at annual meeting (8 tickets)
Full page b&w ad in Resource Directory
$1,000 Sponsorship
Logo on flyers and posters
Logo on campaign t-shirt
Monthly recognition on social media (August-January)
