PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsor the Next Level Summit

Align your brand with a mission that matters. Reach thousands of student-athletes, families, and community leaders while making a real impact.

OUR MISSION

"Most student-athletes are navigating academics, athletics, recruiting, and life without a roadmap. They're told to 'work hard' but no one shows them how. We're changing that."

1,000+

Student-athletes reached with structure, mentorship, and a daily plan for success

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Elite speakers—NFL players, coaches, educators—sharing real-world wisdom

100%

Free access for every student-athlete, regardless of background or circumstance

The Impact: When you sponsor the Next Level Summit, you're not just getting brand visibility—you're helping build the village that every student-athlete deserves. You're giving them the roadmap, the mentorship, and the daily disciplines that transform potential into achievement.

Why This Summit Matters

The Next Level Summit brings together elite speakers, engaged families, and community leaders united by one mission: helping student-athletes reach their full potential.

Who You'll Reach

Student-Athletes

Ages 13-22

Parents & Families

Decision makers

Coaches

All levels

Educators

Schools & programs

Community Leaders

Donors & advocates

Visibility & Brand Placement

Your logo and brand message placed across our digital ecosystem—website, emails, social media, and live summit streams. Reach thousands of engaged families and community members.

Community Impact & Story

Align your brand with a mission that matters. Support student-athletes with structure, mentorship, and opportunity. Share in the story of transformation and community building.

Content & Media Assets

Receive professional content featuring your brand—from social graphics to video mentions. Higher tiers include custom sponsor segments and interview opportunities.

Measurable Delivery

Every sponsorship includes post-event reporting. Know exactly what was delivered: placements, impressions, engagement. Transparency and accountability, guaranteed.

Our Delivery Guarantee

We believe in transparency and accountability. Here's exactly what we commit to:

We guarantee contracted placement delivery across agreed assets (site, email, social, streams, recordings) according to your selected tier.

We guarantee professional execution: clean branding, consistent placement, and sponsor recognition across all summit materials.

We guarantee post-event reporting documenting what was delivered—links, screenshots, placements, and impressions where available.

If paid media is included in your tier, we guarantee the ad spend amount and provide reporting on delivery—not promises of sales outcomes.

Sponsorship Tiers

Select the tier that best fits your goals and budget. Every level includes guaranteed deliverables and post-event reporting.

RECOMMENDED FOR MAXIMUM IMPACT

Presenting Partner

$25,000+

Best for: Organizations seeking maximum visibility and category leadership

What's Included:

  • Exclusive "Presented by" naming rights across all materials
  • Logo placement: Hero banner, all pages, all emails
  • Featured sponsor spotlight video (3-5 min)
  • Speaking opportunity or panel participation
  • Category exclusivity (your industry, no competitors)
  • Social media: 10+ dedicated posts + story features
  • Email: Featured in all summit communications
  • On-stream recognition: Opening, closing, and session intros
  • Custom sponsored segment during summit
  • Post-event comprehensive analytics report
  • Direct access to summit leadership team

Gold Sponsor

$10,000 – $24,999

Best for: Brands wanting significant visibility and community impact

What's Included:

  • Logo placement: Sponsor page, event site, select emails
  • Sponsored segment or recorded message (60-90 sec)
  • Social media: 5+ dedicated posts
  • Email: Featured mention in 3+ communications
  • On-stream recognition: Session intros and sponsor reel
  • Option for approved resource/offer to attendees
  • Interview or spotlight feature opportunity
  • Post-event sponsor report with deliverables summary
  • Priority consideration for future events

Silver Sponsor

$5,000 – $9,999

Best for: Companies building community presence and brand awareness

What's Included:

  • Logo placement: Sponsor page and event site
  • Social media: 3+ dedicated posts
  • Email: Mention in 2+ summit communications
  • On-stream recognition: Sponsor reel and thank you
  • Option for approved resource to attendees
  • Short recorded sponsor message (30-60 sec)
  • Post-event sponsor report

Bronze Sponsor

$1,500 – $4,999

Best for: Local businesses and organizations supporting youth development

What's Included:

  • Logo placement: Sponsor page
  • Social media: 2 dedicated posts
  • Email: Mention in 1 summit communication
  • On-stream recognition: Sponsor thank you segment
  • Post-event sponsor summary

Community Supporter

Under $1,500

Best for: Individuals and small businesses wanting to make an impact

What's Included:

  • Name/logo on Community Supporters section
  • Social media: Thank you mention
  • On-stream recognition: Community supporters list
  • Certificate of appreciation

All tiers may be customized to align with your organization's specific goals and requirements.

How It Works

STEP 1

Select Your Tier

Choose the sponsorship level that fits your goals and budget from the options above.

STEP 2

Schedule a 15-Minute Call

Book a quick call with our partnerships team. We'll answer questions and finalize details.

STEP 3

We Deliver & Report

We execute all placements professionally and provide comprehensive post-event reporting.

Schedule Your Sponsor Call

Select a sponsorship tier above, or schedule a call to discuss which option is right for you.

How to Schedule Your Call

  1. 1Select an available date from the calendar
  2. 2Choose a time slot that works for you
  3. 3Fill out the brief intake form with your organization details
  4. 4Confirm your booking—you'll receive a calendar invite with the meeting link

Scroll within the calendar to see all available times

What Happens After You Book

  • You'll receive a calendar confirmation with the meeting link
  • We'll review your intake form responses before the call
  • We'll come prepared with a recommended package based on your goals
  • On the call, we'll discuss fit, answer questions, and outline next steps

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Make an Impact?

Schedule your 15-minute Sponsor Interest Call. We'll recommend the best package based on your goals and budget.

Wardboy Project

501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Produced in partnership with

Synergy Collab Summit Studio

For sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

Sponsorship contributions support the Wardboy Project's mission to provide structure, mentorship, and opportunity to student-athletes. Consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your contribution.