Become a Pathways Sponsor
Together, let’s create lasting memories and celebrate Pathways’ profound impact on our students. By aligning your business with our cause, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your brand to our extensive community of students, families, supporters, and enthusiasts, including those on social media, subscribers, and more.
The first step to becoming a sponsor is deciding what event (or events) you would like to sponsor. Below you’ll find sponsorship opportunities for our upcoming events. If you have any questions, please contact our Development Coordinator, Pat at phubbartt@pathwaysok.org.
Explore Our Sponsorship Opportunities
Dream Maker Luncheon – April 29, 2025
Click below to learn more about opportunities for the Dream Maker Luncheon.
Imagine the impact of a single meal—one that brings together a community dedicated to empowering adults with intellectual disabilities. By underwriting the cost of lunch for our Dream Maker Luncheon, you ensure that every dollar raised goes directly toward scholarships, education, and life-changing opportunities for our students.
Benefits:
- Exclusive recognition as the luncheon underwriter on all program materials
- Prominent logo placement on each table
- Acknowledgement during the event by the emcee
- Recognition on our website, social media, and a featured spotlight in our bi-monthly e-newsletter
Follow this link to secure your sponsorship.
Make a lasting first impression by sponsoring valet service at our Dream Maker Luncheon! Your support will ensure a seamless and welcoming experience for our guests while allowing every dollar raised to go directly toward empowering adults with intellectual disabilities.
Benefits:
- Prominent logo on signage at the valet stations
- Acknowledgement during the event by the emcee
- Opportunity to provide branded materials (e.g. key tags) at the valet station
- Featured spotlight in our bi-monthly newsletter and recognition on our website
Pathways Prom – June 20, 2025
Click below to learn more about opportunities for the Pathways Prom.
As a Venue Sponsor, your support will help secure a beautiful location for this special event, ensuring an inclusive and magical experience for our students. Your generosity will be recognized in event promotions, signage, and social media, showcasing your commitment to an inclusive community.
Your sponsorship will provide a fun, interactive photo booth where our students can create lasting memories with friends. Your business will be featured on event signage, social media, and printed photos, showcasing your support for inclusion and joy.
Follow this link to secure your sponsorship.
Your support will bring music, energy, and excitement to this unforgettable event for adults with intellectual disabilities. As the DJ Sponsor, your business will be highlighted in event promotions, signage, and announcements throughout the night, showing your commitment to inclusivity and celebration.
Follow this link to secure your sponsorship.
Your support will provide delicious drinks and snacks to keep our students energized as they dance the night away. As a sponsor, your business will be recognized on event signage, social media, and at the refreshment station, showcasing your commitment to creating an inclusive and joyful celebration.
Your support will provide a quiet, soothing environment for students who may need a break from the excitement, ensuring an inclusive and comfortable experience for everyone. As a sponsor, your business will be recognized on event signage, social media, and in the sensory room itself, highlighting your dedication to accessibility and inclusion.
Illuminate Gala – November 6, 2025
Click below to learn more about opportunities for the Illuminate Gala.
Step into the spotlight as the Exclusive Presenting Sponsor of the Illuminate Gala, Pathways’ premier event supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. This exclusive opportunity offers unparalleled brand visibility, prominent recognition in all event materials, and the chance to showcase your commitment to inclusion and empowerment. As the lead sponsor, your partnership will directly impact the lives of our students, helping them gain education, life skills, and a strong sense of community. Join us in lighting the way for a brighter, more inclusive future!
Benefits:
- Exclusive presenting rights on all event materials
- VIP Table for 8
- Introduction from the stage and opportunity to welcome guests
- Featured in press releases, emails, on website, and in social media promotions
Follow this link to secure your sponsorship.
Take center stage as the Live Auction Sponsor at the Illuminate Gala, an evening dedicated to transforming lives at Pathways. This exclusive sponsorship offers premier recognition during one of the most exciting moments of the event, ensuring your brand shines as guests bid to support adults with intellectual disabilities. Your sponsorship will help fund vital programs that provide education, life skills, and community for our students. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a driving force behind an unforgettable night of generosity and impact!
Benefits:
- Table for 8
- Logo featured on the stage during the live auction
- Logo on bid paddles
- Recognition on website and social media
Follow this link to secure your sponsorship.
Become the Dance Floor Sponsor at the Illuminate Gala and set the stage for a night of celebration, joy, and community! As the exclusive sponsor of the evening’s most vibrant and energetic space, your brand will be front and center as guests dance the night away in support of Pathways. Your sponsorship will help fund critical programs that empower adults with intellectual disabilities, providing education, life skills, and a sense of belonging. Join us in making this night unforgettable—on and off the dance floor!
Benefits:
- Table for 8
- Branding on the DJ booth or signage
- Recognition on website and social media
Follow this link to secure your sponsorship.
Benefits:
- Your brand at every bid station
- Table for 8
- Recognition on website and social media
Follow this link to secure your sponsorship.
Indulge in the fun and excitement of the Dessert Dash Sponsorship at the Illuminate Gala! As the sponsor of this beloved event highlight, your brand will be front and center as guests race to claim their favorite decadent desserts, all while supporting Pathways. Your sponsorship will help fund essential programs that empower adults with intellectual disabilities, providing education, life skills, and community. Be a part of this sweet moment and help make a lasting impact—one delicious bite at a time!
Benefits:
- Your brand at the dessert station
- Table for 8
- Recognition on website and social media
Follow this link to secure your sponsorship.
Become the Wine & Spirits Pull Sponsor at the Illuminate Gala and add a splash of excitement to the evening! As the sponsor of this popular event feature, your brand will be highlighted as guests purchase a chance to win premium wine and spirits, all in support of Pathways. Your sponsorship helps provide crucial resources for our students, empowering adults with intellectual disabilities to thrive through education, life skills, and community. Join us in toasting to a brighter future and making a meaningful impact!
Benefits:
- Your brand on each bag and signage at the pull
- Table for 8
- Recognition on website and social media
Follow this link to secure your sponsorship.
Step into the spotlight as the Photo Booth Sponsor at the Illuminate Gala and give guests a chance to create lasting memories while supporting Pathways. Your brand will be front and center as attendees snap fun photos with friends, all while raising awareness for adults with intellectual disabilities. Your sponsorship will directly fund programs that provide education, life skills, and a strong sense of community. Help make every moment unforgettable and show your support in a picture-perfect way!
Benefits:
- Your branding on all photo booth images
- Table for 8
- Recognition on website, social media, and at the event
Become a Beacon of Light Premium Reserved Table Sponsor at the Illuminate Gala and enjoy an exclusive, front-row experience while making a lasting impact. Your sponsorship includes a reserved premium table for you and your guests, offering prime seating for the evening’s celebration. As a sponsor, your support will directly benefit Pathways’ programs, helping adults with intellectual disabilities gain education, life skills, and a sense of belonging. Stand as a beacon of support and help light the way for a brighter, more inclusive future!
Benefits:
- Premium seating for 8
- Recognition on website
- Recognition at the event
Step up as a Guiding Light Reserved Table Sponsor at the Illuminate Gala and enjoy an exclusive reserved table while showing your commitment to supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. Your sponsorship includes premium seating for you and your guests, offering a memorable and impactful evening. As a Guiding Light sponsor, you’ll be helping to fund vital programs that provide education, life skills, and a sense of community for our students. Join us in leading the way toward a more inclusive and empowering future!
Benefits:
- Reserved table for 8
- Recognition on website
Follow this link to secure your sponsorship.
Benefits:
- 4 reserved seats (half table)
- Recognition on website
Become a Glow Sponsor at the Illuminate Gala and show your support for adults with intellectual disabilities. As a Glow Sponsor, you’ll receive recognition on the website, highlighting your commitment to inclusion and empowerment. Your support helps fund Pathways’ vital programs that provide education, life skills, and a strong community for our students. Shine a light on a brighter, more inclusive future and make a lasting impact with your generous contribution!
Benefit:
- Recognition on the website
Have questions about sponsorship? Contact our Development Coordinator, Pat.
