Why Become A Sponsor?

As a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, the World Affairs Council relies on its partnerships with individuals, foundations and businesses to deliver its dynamic programming and educational opportunities to the Jacksonville community and Northeast Florida schools.

As a World Affairs Council Sponsor, you join a diverse group of companies, foundations and individuals who are passionate about expanding international awareness and understanding. Council sponsors are showcased to more than 800 Council members who are:

Highly educated: more than 97% of adult Council members have a college degree
Financially successful: $150,000 median household income
Drawn from across Northeast Florida
Very committed to continuing their support of the community and the Jacksonville Council

Sponsorship Opportunities

There are four levels of sponsorship available, beginning at $3,000. Specially tailored sponsorship packages can be crafted by request and additional sponsorship opportunities are likely to arise throughout the season.

As a sponsor, you are able to support any of the following series:

Global Issues Evenings

Free and open to the general public, this series features evening programs delivered by prominent speakers on a wide range of international issues.

Global Business Luncheons

A speaker series that offers invaluable insight to the business community on international political, economic,business and financial trends.

Education Outreach

Support a number of programs that focus on extending and enhancing resources for students and teachers.

Special Engagements

Opportunities to be showcased in front of targeted audiences that may include top-tier members and sponsors, our growing network of Council EDGE (Young Professional) members or the general membership.

Additional opportunities include sponsoring a high school team for the Admiral Jonathan T. Howe Academic WorldQuest in February ($500) and sponsoring a Global Business Luncheon table of 10 ($1,000).

If you or your organization is interested in partnering with the Council, please contact Trina Medarev, Executive Director & CEO of World Affairs Council of Jacksonville via email or call (904) 280-8162.

Download our Sponsorship Brochure for more information.

Sponsor Benefits

Gold Sponsorship ($10,000+)

You select the series you would like to support and select two speakers/education programs to sponsor.

Benefits at the sponsored series include:

Reserved front-row seating for four guests & two invitations to join the post-event supper with guest speaker at all Global Issues Evenings

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Sponsor Table seating ten guests & two seats at the Head Table with guest speaker, if sponsoring a Global Business Luncheon

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Sponsor seating for up to six guests with signage at each program, if sponsoring the Education Outreach Series or Special Engagement Series

Additional Recognition and Benefits Include:

Six invitations to every Global Issues Evening & pre-event reception
Three reserved “up-front” sponsor seats at every Global Business Luncheon*

Silver Sponsorship ($5,000+)

You select the series you would like to support and select one speaker/education program to sponsor.

Benefits at the Sponsored Program Include:

Reserved front-row seating for two guests & two invitations to join the post-event supper with guest speaker, if sponsoring a Global Issues Evening

-or-

Sponsor Table seating ten guests & one seat at the Head Table with guest speaker, if sponsoring a Global Business Luncheon

-or-

Sponsor seating for up to four guests with signage, if sponsoring an Education Outreach Event or Special Engagement

Additional Recognition and Benefits Include:

Four invitations to every Global Issues Evening & pre-event reception
Two reserved “up-front” sponsor seats at every Global Business Luncheon*

Bronze Sponsorship ($3,000+)

You select the series you would like to support.

Recognition and Benefits Include:

Two invitations to every Global Issues Evening & pre-event reception
One reserved “up-front” sponsor seat at every Global Business Luncheon*

A World of Thanks to our Current Sponsors

Sponsorship

Why Become A Sponsor?

Sponsorship Opportunities

Free and open to the general public, this series features evening programs delivered by prominent speakers on a wide range of international issues.

A speaker series that offers invaluable insight to the business community on international political, economic,business and financial trends.

Support a number of programs that focus on extending and enhancing resources for students and teachers.

Opportunities to be showcased in front of targeted audiences that may include top-tier members and sponsors, our growing network of Council EDGE (Young Professional) members or the general membership.

Sponsor Benefits

Gold Sponsorship ($10,000+)

Silver Sponsorship ($5,000+)

Bronze Sponsorship ($3,000+)

A World of Thanks to our Current Sponsors

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