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Corporations or Business Contributions

Many corporations prefer to sponsor specific youth events and activities. California PAL offers many unique programs and events for youth. These events reach a wide range of audiences depending on the event. We can customize a sponsorship package to reach your target audience and at the same time benefit California youngsters with your gift. If you would like to discuss how your company can partner with California PAL, contact the Development Department at 510-544-4302. The following information provided for you may find helpful in determining how best to target your donation.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

With nearly 300,000 kids participating in our athletic, academic, and leadership programs, California PAL relies on the financial support of numerous individuals, foundations, and corporations. By becoming a California PAL sponsor, you too will help ensure that thousands of youth have the opportunity to meet new friends, develop new skills and learn valuable life lessons.

Corporate Sponsorship's are available for individual events that are Statewide or for events and activities that are Regional (Northern California, Southern California). Sponsorship benefits will include your Company name in all press releases, promotional materials, and brochures.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities -Statewide/Regional Leadership & Camping Events

Sponsorship	Description	Number of Participants	Sponsor Benefits
Leadership Events & Camps ($7,500-10,500) (for more information click here)	Sponsor one of our Leadership Events or Camping Experiences (i.e. Northern California Camporee, Southern California Camporee)	200	• Company name on all participants/ campers' t-shirts • Company banner displayed at event/camp site • Company logo displayed on the CALPAL website • Recognition in the CALPAL Annual Report and/or Newsletter
Leadership Development Events ($50,000-$100,000) (for more information click here)	Sponsor one of our Leadership Development Events (i.e. Sacramento Leadership Academy, "Life After High School")	300-900

 

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities -Statewide/Regional Athletic Tournaments

California PAL provides talented and dedicated young people with the opportunity to play in statewide baseball, softball, martial arts, golf, volleyball, cheerleading and soccer tournaments in order to compete at the highest level. Your sponsorship will be featured prominently through out the State/Region when you give these kids the chance to experience new people and places as they begin to choose their course in life. For more information...click on each event.

Sponsorship	Sport	Number of Youth	Number of Teams	Sponsor Recognition
Statewide Tournament $25,000	Boxing	300	24	• Company Name & Logo imprint on ALL PROGRAM printed material, including schedules • Company name on ALL Tournament jerseys • Banner displayed at ALL games • Sponsor name on CALPAL website • Thank you in CALPAL Annual Report and/or Newsletter
Statewide Tournament $10,000	Cheerleading	200	24
Statewide Tournament $20,000	Softball	400	30
Statewide Tournament $10,000	Martial Arts	200	24
Statewide Tournament $10,000	Judo	200	24
Statewide Tournament $25,000	Track & Field	500	40
Regional Tournament $25,000	Northern California Basketball	350	40
Regional Tournament $30,000	Southern California Basketball	400	44
Regional Tournament $30,000	Northern California Soccer	450	32
Regional Tournament $30,000	Southern California Soccer	450	32

 

Other Donations and Donations in Kind

California PAL accepts sponsorship donations for selected items and equipment.  In-kind donation acceptance is at the sole discretion of California PAL. Donations to California PAL are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

Here is a partial listing of items we commonly need every year:

Athletic Equipment
volleyballs, volleyball nets, storage sheds, soccer goals, soccerballs, soccer cleats, baseballs, softballs, mitts and basketballs

Clothing
ball bags, uniforms, youth and adult size t-shirts, polo shirts for coaches, fleece pullovers for coaches

Technology
video camera, digital camera, stereo system, DVD player, new computers, new color printers

Educational
children's books, arts & crafts supplies, board games, computer games

Food
food & catering for events, boxed lunches

Services
introductions to professional athletes, printing services, grantwriting, newsletter design/graphic artist, game site volunteers,transportation/buses

Sponsors
tournament teams (soccer, baseball, track), coaching conferences, field trips, leadership camps, special events

To determine the need for the item(s) you are interested in donating,please contact the Development Department at 510-544-4302 or donate@calpal.org.