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

Marquee sponsorship of all programs within a selected series.

Benefits include your choice of one of the following:

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

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One seat reserved at the Head Table with the guest speaker at all Global Business Luncheons*

-or-

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

Additional Recognition and Benefits Include:

  • Eight invitations to every Global Issues Evening and pre-event reception
  • Four reserved “up-front” sponsor seats at every Global Business Luncheon
  • Sponsorship acknowledged on the homepage of the Council’s website
  • Recognition at every Global Issues Evening or Global Business Luncheon or Education Outreach Program or Special Engagement
  • Opportunities to meet privately with guest speakers

* Additional Global Business Luncheon tickets may be purchased at the discounted Council Member/Sponsor rate of $65 each.

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

Benefits include your choice of two of the following:

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

-or-

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

-or-

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 and pre-event reception
  • Three reserved “up-front” sponsor seats at every Global Business Luncheon

*Additional Global Business Luncheon tickets may be purchased at the discounted Council Member/Sponsor rate of $65 each.

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

Benefits include your choice of one of the following:

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

-or-

Sponsor Table seating for ten guests and 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 at each program, if sponsoring an Educational Outreach Event or Special Engagement

Additional Recognition and Benefits Include:

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

* Additional Global Business Luncheon tickets may be purchased at the discounted Council Member/Sponsor rate of $65 each.

You select the series you would like to support.

Recognition and Benefits Include:

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

*Additional Global Business Luncheon tickets may be purchased at the discounted Council Member/Sponsor rate of $65 each.

A World of Thanks to our Current Sponsors

UNF
Water Street Capital

PLATINUM SPONSORS [$20,000+]

Coastal Construction
Fleet Landing
Anonymous
Chuck and Nicki Moorer
Ron and Karen Rettner
J.Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver
Ellen and Jim Wiss

GOLD SPONSORS [$10,000+]

APR Energy
Arthur Vining Davis Foundations
ACC
Cadre Holdings
Doolittle Family Foundation
Mayo Clinic
Vystar
Anonymous (2)
Paul and Nina Goodwin
Steve and Diane Halverson
Preston and Joan Haskell
Diane DeMell Jacobsen, Ph. D.
Randy and Becky Johnson
Bobby and Polly Stein

SILVER SPONSORS [$5,000+]

Augustine Asset Management
Bank of America
CFA Society
Crowley
EverBank
Florida Blue
Foley
Jaguars
JAXChamber
JB Foundation
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Macquarie
Malone Air Charter
Morales Construction
PNC
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BRONZE SPONSORS [$3,000+]

Jackson Lewis
Northern Trust
Rotary Club of Jacksonville
Lad and Anita Daniels
Ambassador Marilyn McAfee (Ret.)
Kathy and John McIlvaine
Lark Will

MEDIA SPONSORS

Jacksonville Business Journal
WJCT

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