Become a Sponsor

The Durham German Holiday Market, organized by Wildly Inclusive Learning Collective, is an exciting event that blends festive traditions with community spirit. By becoming a sponsor, you help us create an inclusive, affirming, and supportive educational environment for learners of all ages, abilities, and neurotypes. This market is a vital fundraiser that sustains our mission and brings holiday joy to thousands.

Why Sponsor?

Community Impact: Your sponsorship directly supports a beloved community event, enhancing the festive experience for all attendees while backing our commitment to educational equity and inclusion.

Visibility and Recognition: Benefit from significant exposure through our marketing efforts, including social media, email campaigns, and on-site promotions. With nearly 4,000 interested individuals on Facebook, your brand will gain notable visibility.

Support a Good Cause: Your support helps us provide essential resources, scholarships, and engaging learning environments for all learners, particularly those from underserved communities.

Sponsorship Levels

We offer various sponsorship levels designed to fit your business’s needs and budget, each with unique benefits that maximize your brand’s visibility and demonstrate your commitment to our mission. All sponsorships are tax-deductible. Each tier builds upon the one below except banners.

Premier Sponsorship Levels

Der Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt – $10,000+

  • Recognition as a prominent supporter at the DNC level for all advertising and press releases for the 2024 event
  • Exclusive “Sponsor Spotlight” Reel: A creatively edited Instagram Reel introducing your brand story, products, and values. This is saved to our profile to give long-term exposure and can link to your social media.
  • Large company name and/or logo on all main event banners
  • Recognition with company name and logo on flyers
  • Logo on the front page of DGM as highest level sponsor
  • Listing on the Wildly Inclusive Learning Collective website as a donor
  • 10×10 vendor booth space at the event

Baumschule – $7,500+

  • Recognition as a prominent supporter at the Baumschule level for all media advertising and press releases for the 2024 event
  • Social Media Carousel Feature: A three-slide Instagram carousel post showcasing your business’s top products or services.
  • Product Feature in Holiday Gift Guide Email: Your brand will be spotlighted in a “Holiday Gift Guide” email to our subscribers, showing off a few key products or services with a “Where to Find You” section.
  • Medium company name and/or logo on one of the main event banners
  • Recognition with company name and logo on flyers
  • Logo on premier sponsor page of GHM as Baumschule level sponsor
  • 10×10 vendor booth space at the event

Weihnachtsmann – $5,000+

  • Recognition as a prominent supporter at the Der Weihnachtsmann level for all advertising and press releases for the 2024 event
  • Sponsor Post: A dedicated post before the event announcing your sponsorship, highlighting your brand, products, and booth location.
  • Sponsor Spotlight Email Feature: Your brand will be showcased in a thank you to our Sponsor email updates to subscribers, highlighting products, booth location, and any exclusive event day offers.
  • Banner with company name and/or logo at the event venue
  • Logo on GHM as Weihnachtsmann level sponsor
  • 10×10 vendor booth space at the event

Krampus – $2,500+

  • Recognition as a prominent supporter at the Krampus level for all media advertising and press releases for the 2024 event
  • Listing on DGM social media sites – Website & Facebook
  • Banner with company name and/or logo at the event venue
  • Logo on premier sponsor page of GHM as Krampus level sponsor
  • 10×10 vendor booth space at the event

Additional Sponsorship Levels

Weihnachtsmarkt – $1,000

Sponsor stand-alone donation sign in high traffic area with your logo and nonprofit donation QR codeOR Sponsor a professionally decorated tree (Trees are limited.

  • Stand Alone Logo on sign displayed with the nonprofits donation QR code OR Professionally Decorated tree
    • Decorate your tree with your own yard sign or other decorations
  • Logo on Sponsor Banner
  • Inclusion in Group “Thank You” Post: A group post on social media acknowledging all Weihnachtsmarkt-level sponsors, with tags and brief descriptions for each brand.
  • Listed on Sponsor Page

Weihnachtsbaum – $750

Sponsor your own Christmas tree, xl wreath, or star/snowflake light that are set up in and around the vendor pavilion, kids tent and band tent.

  • Stand Alone Logo on your own lighting decoration
  • Logo on Sponsor Banner
  • A “Sponsor of the Day” Instagram Story Takeover, featuring 3–4 slides showcasing your products, any special offers, and a direct link to your social media account
  • Listed on Sponsor Page

Glühwein – $500

Sponsor our vendor pavilion with candy cane light pillar wrapping

  • Logo on Thank You Poster at the Pavilion Entrance
  • A “Sponsor of the Day” Instagram Story Takeover, featuring 3–4 slides showcasing your products, any special offers, and a direct link to your social media account
  • Listed on Sponsor Page

Bratwurst – $250

Sponsor lighting decorations on the tent of the Little German Band.

  • Listed on Thank You Sign at Band Tent
  • 1 dedicated post and your business added to our Instagram Sponsor Highlights
  • An event day sponsor shout-out, including a Story or feed post thanking sponsors
  • Your logo listed on our Sponsor Page

Brezel – $100

Sponsor lighting decorations around the market.

  • Mention on social media
  • Listed on Sponsor Page

Questions?

Ready to make a positive impact on our community and support an inclusive education initiative? CLICK HERE, or contact our sponsorship coordinator at Kristina@WildlyInclusiveLC.com to discuss sponsorship opportunities and customize a package.

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