Dear Returning and Potential Sponsors,
Look what you help the DHN accomplished:
We are excited to announce that the Detroit HBCU Network’s annual weekend will take place from July 24 through July 26, 2026. This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as the Detroit HBCU Network proudly celebrates its 20th Anniversary, marking two decades of advocacy, awareness, and alignment in support of HBCU students, alumni, and families across Metro Detroit.
Detroit HBCU Weekend is a celebration of education, legacy, unity, and service—bringing together alumni, students, parents, and friends from the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). With alumni and students representing over 100 colleges and universities, this event provides a unique opportunity for your business or organization to connect with a dynamic, engaged, and purpose-driven community.
The success of last year’s Detroit HBCU Weekend was made possible through the increased sponsorship and support of corporations, Black-owned businesses, community organizations, alumni, and friends—many of which are owned and operated by local HBCU graduates.
As we celebrate 20 years of service and impact, we are committed to making Detroit HBCU Weekend 2026 our most impactful year yet. To support this continued growth, we are reaching out once again to invite you to partner with us as a sponsor. Attached, please find our updated 2026 sponsorship package. We also encourage you to share this opportunity with other businesses and organizations that may be interested in supporting Detroit HBCU Weekend 2026.
Thank you for your continued support and belief in our mission. We look forward to partnering with you again and celebrating this milestone year together.
Look what you help the DHN accomplished:
- Over 500 college fairs and workshops
- Distributed over 1000 care packages to students attending HBCU from the Metro Detroit Area.
- $20,000 in scholarships to deserving students attending HBCU from the Metro Detroit Area through our “Class if in Session” Scholarship Fund.
We are excited to announce that the Detroit HBCU Network’s annual weekend will take place from July 24 through July 26, 2026. This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as the Detroit HBCU Network proudly celebrates its 20th Anniversary, marking two decades of advocacy, awareness, and alignment in support of HBCU students, alumni, and families across Metro Detroit.
Detroit HBCU Weekend is a celebration of education, legacy, unity, and service—bringing together alumni, students, parents, and friends from the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). With alumni and students representing over 100 colleges and universities, this event provides a unique opportunity for your business or organization to connect with a dynamic, engaged, and purpose-driven community.
The success of last year’s Detroit HBCU Weekend was made possible through the increased sponsorship and support of corporations, Black-owned businesses, community organizations, alumni, and friends—many of which are owned and operated by local HBCU graduates.
As we celebrate 20 years of service and impact, we are committed to making Detroit HBCU Weekend 2026 our most impactful year yet. To support this continued growth, we are reaching out once again to invite you to partner with us as a sponsor. Attached, please find our updated 2026 sponsorship package. We also encourage you to share this opportunity with other businesses and organizations that may be interested in supporting Detroit HBCU Weekend 2026.
Thank you for your continued support and belief in our mission. We look forward to partnering with you again and celebrating this milestone year together.
THE SPONSOR LEVELS
PRESENTING SPONSOR ($5000)
· Name or logo on publicity and all printed materials as Presenting Sponsor when received by July 19th
· Placement of company name and logo on all event collateral materials
· Name or logo prominently displayed on DHN Facebook Page, website and social media pages.
· Company name will be listed on all pre and post-event publicity, promotion and advertising to include radio, newspaper, printed materials.
· Right to use weekend event (s) in all your marketing campaigns
· 10 tickets to “The Kickoff”
· 10 tickets to “Detroit HBCU Honors
· 10 Wrist Bands for the Cookout on the Yard
· Your promotional and marketing items can be given at to guests via a table set up at the Cookout on the yard
MAGNA CUM LAUDE SPONSOR ($3000)
· Placement of company name and logo on all event collateral materials when received by July 19th
· Name or logo on DHN Facebook Page, website and social media feeds
· Company name will be listed on all pre and post-event publicity, promotion and advertising to include radio, newspaper, printed materials
· Right to use event name in all your marketing campaigns
· 8 Tickets to “The Kickoff”
· 8 tickets to “Detroit HBCU Honors”
· 8 Wrist Bands for the Cookout on the Yard
· Your promotional and marketing items can be given at to guests via a table set up at the Cookout on the yard
SUMMA CUM LAUDE SPONSOR ($1000)
· Placement of company name and logo on all event collateral materials when received by July 19th
· Name or logo on DHN Facebook Page, website and social media feeds
· Right to use event name in all your marketing campaigns
· 6 tickets to “The Kickoff”
· 6 tickets to “Detroit HBCU Honor”
· 6 Wrist Bands for the Cookout on the Yard
· Your promotional and marketing items can be given at to guests via a table set up at the Cookout on the yard
CUM LAUDE SPONSOR($500)
· Placement of company name and logo on all event collateral materials when received by July 19th
· Name or logo on Detroit HBCU Network Facebook Page and website
· Right to use event name in all your marketing campaigns
· 4 tickets to ‘The Kickoff”
· 4 tickets to “Detroit HBCU Honors”
· 4 Wrist Bands for the Cookout on the Yard
· Your promotional and marketing items can be given at to guests via a table set up at the Cookout on the yard
“THANK YOU” LAUDE SPONSOR($250)
· Placement of company name and logo on all event collateral materials when received by July 19th
· Name or logo on Detroit HBCU Network social media outlets and website
· Right to use event name in all your marketing campaigns
· 2 tickets to “The Kickoff”
· 2 tickets to “Detroit HBCU Honors”
· 2 Wrist Bands for the Cookout on the Yard
· Your promotional and marketing items can be given at to guests via a table set up at the Cookout on the yard
ALUMNI & FRIENDS SPONSOR($100)
· Name on Detroit HBCU Network social media outlets and website in recognition of your donation.
· Right to use event name in all your marketing campaigns
· 2 tickets to “The Kickoff”
· 2 ticket to “Detroit HBCU Honors”
· 2 Wrist Bands for the Cookout on the Yard
VENDOR SPONSOR($50)
· Right to use event name in all your marketing campaigns
· 1 ticker to :The Kickoff”
· 1 ticket to “Detroit HBCU Honors”
· 1 Wrist Band for the Cookout on the Yard
· Your promotional and marketing items can be given at to guests via a table set up at the Cookout on the yard
PRESENTING SPONSOR ($5000)
· Name or logo on publicity and all printed materials as Presenting Sponsor when received by July 19th
· Placement of company name and logo on all event collateral materials
· Name or logo prominently displayed on DHN Facebook Page, website and social media pages.
· Company name will be listed on all pre and post-event publicity, promotion and advertising to include radio, newspaper, printed materials.
· Right to use weekend event (s) in all your marketing campaigns
· 10 tickets to “The Kickoff”
· 10 tickets to “Detroit HBCU Honors
· 10 Wrist Bands for the Cookout on the Yard
· Your promotional and marketing items can be given at to guests via a table set up at the Cookout on the yard
MAGNA CUM LAUDE SPONSOR ($3000)
· Placement of company name and logo on all event collateral materials when received by July 19th
· Name or logo on DHN Facebook Page, website and social media feeds
· Company name will be listed on all pre and post-event publicity, promotion and advertising to include radio, newspaper, printed materials
· Right to use event name in all your marketing campaigns
· 8 Tickets to “The Kickoff”
· 8 tickets to “Detroit HBCU Honors”
· 8 Wrist Bands for the Cookout on the Yard
· Your promotional and marketing items can be given at to guests via a table set up at the Cookout on the yard
SUMMA CUM LAUDE SPONSOR ($1000)
· Placement of company name and logo on all event collateral materials when received by July 19th
· Name or logo on DHN Facebook Page, website and social media feeds
· Right to use event name in all your marketing campaigns
· 6 tickets to “The Kickoff”
· 6 tickets to “Detroit HBCU Honor”
· 6 Wrist Bands for the Cookout on the Yard
· Your promotional and marketing items can be given at to guests via a table set up at the Cookout on the yard
CUM LAUDE SPONSOR($500)
· Placement of company name and logo on all event collateral materials when received by July 19th
· Name or logo on Detroit HBCU Network Facebook Page and website
· Right to use event name in all your marketing campaigns
· 4 tickets to ‘The Kickoff”
· 4 tickets to “Detroit HBCU Honors”
· 4 Wrist Bands for the Cookout on the Yard
· Your promotional and marketing items can be given at to guests via a table set up at the Cookout on the yard
“THANK YOU” LAUDE SPONSOR($250)
· Placement of company name and logo on all event collateral materials when received by July 19th
· Name or logo on Detroit HBCU Network social media outlets and website
· Right to use event name in all your marketing campaigns
· 2 tickets to “The Kickoff”
· 2 tickets to “Detroit HBCU Honors”
· 2 Wrist Bands for the Cookout on the Yard
· Your promotional and marketing items can be given at to guests via a table set up at the Cookout on the yard
ALUMNI & FRIENDS SPONSOR($100)
· Name on Detroit HBCU Network social media outlets and website in recognition of your donation.
· Right to use event name in all your marketing campaigns
· 2 tickets to “The Kickoff”
· 2 ticket to “Detroit HBCU Honors”
· 2 Wrist Bands for the Cookout on the Yard
VENDOR SPONSOR($50)
· Right to use event name in all your marketing campaigns
· 1 ticker to :The Kickoff”
· 1 ticket to “Detroit HBCU Honors”
· 1 Wrist Band for the Cookout on the Yard
· Your promotional and marketing items can be given at to guests via a table set up at the Cookout on the yard
You may also pay for your sponsorship via PayPal.
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