If you would like to be a sponsor there are different levels:
Dignity Dash 5K Sponsorship Opportunities
Every person deserves to feel restored and seen.
The Dignity Dash 5K supports Care Cuts’ mission to help residents who face barriers to simple grooming and hygiene services in Muncie and surrounding areas by providing free haircuts and hygiene kits.
Your sponsorship helps create a memorable community event while making dignity-centered services available to neighbors who need them.
Presenting Sponsor — $2,500
One exclusive opportunity
The event will be promoted as:
“The Dignity Dash 5K presented by [Sponsor Name]”
Includes:
* Premier logo placement on the race T-shirt 6”
* Sponsor name incorporated into the official event title
* Premier logo placement on event signage and registration materials
* Recognition in all major event announcements and press releases
* Dedicated sponsor spotlight on Care Cuts’ social media
* Opportunity to welcome participants or officially start the race
* Opportunity to include promotional materials in participant bags
* Ten complimentary race registrations
* Verbal recognition during opening remarks and the awards ceremony
* Recognition on Care Cuts’ website and event page
Restoring Dignity Sponsor — $1,500
Up to two opportunities
Includes:
* Large logo placement on the race T-shirt 3” x 3”
* Prominent logo placement at the start and finish line
* Individual sponsor spotlight on Care Cuts’ social media
* Opportunity to include promotional materials in participant bags
* Six complimentary race registrations
* Verbal recognition during the event
* Recognition on Care Cuts’ website and event page
Community Champion Sponsor — $750
Includes:
* Medium logo placement on the race T-shirt 2”x 2”
* Logo displayed on shared race-day sponsor signage
* Recognition in Care Cuts’ social media promotions
* Complimentary vendor space at the event
* Opportunity to include promotional materials in participant bags
* Four complimentary race registrations
* Verbal recognition during the event
* Recognition on the event page
Mile of Dignity Sponsor — $300
Three opportunities—one for each mile
Includes:
* Sponsor logo or name displayed at one mile marker
* Business name listed on the race T-shirt
* Recognition in a shared sponsor appreciation post
* Two complimentary race registrations
* Recognition on the event page
Sponsors may provide volunteers, signs, music, or encouragement at their designated mile.
Friend of the Dignity Dash — $150
Includes:
* Business or donor name listed on shared race-day signage
* Recognition in a shared sponsor appreciation post
* One complimentary race registration
* Recognition on the event page
In-Kind Community Partner
Businesses may contribute products or professional services needed for the event, including:
* Bottled water or sports drinks
* Participant snacks
* Race timing services
* T-shirt printing
* Photography or videography
* Awards or participant prizes
* Printing and signage
* Medical or first-aid support
* Portable restrooms
* Tables, tents, or event equipment
* Participant bag items
Recognition will be based on the documented fair-market value of the contribution and matched to the closest sponsorship level.
Become a Dignity Dash Sponsor
When you sponsor the Dignity Dash, you are doing more than placing your name on a race. You are helping Care Cuts provide free haircuts and hygiene essentials so neighbors experiencing barriers can walk forward feeling restored, confident, and seen.
Sponsorship commitment deadline: Oct 20
Logo submission deadline: Oct 23
Contact: Michael Carroll, michael@carecutsindiana.org
Care Cuts, Inc. is a recognized tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Sponsorship payments may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law, less the fair-market value of benefits received. Sponsors should consult their tax adviser.
