Thursday
April 30, 2026
6:00PM
6100 Club Blvd. SW
Fort Myers, FL 33908
For 50 years, Collaboratory has been a trusted leader and partner in strengthening our community. Join us for an unforgettable evening honoring five decades of impact, collaboration, and shared progress.
Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated experience, including:
- Live band entertainment
- A surf-and-turf dinner
- Complimentary drinks throughout the evening
- Special recognition of Collaboratory supporters and program members
- Meaningful moments that celebrate legacy, leadership, and future impact
Join us as we reflect on the spirit of collaboration and generosity that has defined Collaboratory’s work for five decades — and look ahead to the impact still to come.
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Celebrate. Support. Lead.
Sponsorship of the 50th Anniversary Celebration offers a unique opportunity to align your organization with a respected community organization within Southwest Florida.
Sponsors receive meaningful visibility among key stakeholders – including business, nonprofit and civic leaders – while demonstrating your company’s commitment to community investment and our forward-looking mission.
Tier 1
Legacy Presenting Sponsor
$25,000 | 1 Available
The Legacy Presenting Sponsor receives premier visibility and long-term recognition as the lead partner of this milestone celebration.
- Top-tier on-stage recognition before an engaged audience of community and business leaders
- Two VIP tables for up to 16 people
- Opportunity for brief remarks or branded video message during the program
- Prominent logo placement on the official 50th Anniversary invitation (if confirmed by February 20)
- Lead sponsor logo placement in event program and on-screen presentation
- Extended recognition beyond the event, including website placement and inclusion in the organization’s annual report
- Post-event acknowledgement highlighting your company’s leadership support
Tier 2
Golden Anniversary Sponsor
$10,000 | 3 Available
Inclusion on event invitation
(if confirmed by February 20)
(if confirmed by February 20)
- On-stage recognition
- Reserved table for up to 8 guests
- Logo placement as a Golden Anniversary Sponsor in the event program and presentation
- Post-event acknowledgement
Tier 3
Bar Sponsor
$7,500 | 1 Available
- On-stage recognition
- Logo on beverage napkins used at bar and during reception
- Reserved table for up to 8 guests
- Logo placement as a Bar Sponsor in the event program and presentation
- Post-event acknowledgement
Tier 4
Community Impact Sponsor
$5,000
- On-stage recognition
- Reserved table for up to 8 guests
- Logo placement as a Community Impact Sponsor in the event program and presentation
- Post-event acknowledgement
Tier 5
Band Sponsor
$5,000
- On-stage recognition
- Reserved table for up to 8 guests
- Logo placement as a Community Impact Sponsor in the event program and presentation
- Post-event acknowledgement
Tier 6
Partner Sponsor
$2,500
- Four event tickets
- Company name recognition as a Partner Sponsor in event materials
- Post-event acknowledgement
Tier 7
Valet Sponsor
$1,500
- Company name recognition as the Valet Sponsor in event materials
- Two event tickets
- Opportunity to place a branded item in guest vehicles (e.g., bottled water or branded giveaway)
- Post-event acknowledgement
Why Sponsor the 50th Anniversary?
Reach a targeted audience of business, nonprofit, and civic leaders
Reinforce your organization’s community leadership and values
Gain brand visibility in a high-quality, celebratory environment
Support an organization with a 50-year legacy and a forward-looking mission
To sponsor or for any questions, email Eric Lane, Senior Philanthropic Advisor at elane@collaboratory.org
