Live Like Sam Foundation: 2026 Gala Sponsorship Opportunities

2026 Annual Gala · Park City

Sponsor the night
that funds the year.

An evening of community, philanthropy,
and youth mental wellness.

Live Like Sam's annual gala brings together 500+ supporters (parents, business leaders, philanthropists, educators, and healthcare professionals) for one of Park City's premier fundraising events. Sponsorship opportunities are intentionally limited to preserve premium visibility, meaningful recognition, and strong alignment with one of the region's leading youth-focused nonprofits.

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500+

Engaged guests, the region's most community-minded audience

78%

Of every dollar raised goes directly to programming

8

Evidence-based programs serving youth across Summit & Wasatch

About this packet. The pages that follow outline three signature sponsorship tiers, six experience-level sponsorships, and four programming sponsorship options including a non-sponsorship community table. Limited inventory ensures every sponsor receives strong visibility and meaningful alignment with the foundation.

Signature Tiers

Diamond
Visionary
Community

Experience Sponsorships

Film Underwriter
Transportation
Entertainment
Silent Auction
Photography
Cocktail

Programming Sponsorships

Matching Gift Partner
Premium Programming
Programming
Community Table

Sponsorship Opportunities · At a Glance

Every way to be part of the night.

Twelve sponsorship paths and one table-only option, organized for quick orientation. Detail follows in the pages ahead.

Signature Sponsors

Diamond Sponsor3 Available

$25,000

Visionary Sponsor3 Available

$15,000

Community Sponsor12 Available

$7,500

Special Underwriters

Film Underwriter2 Available

$12,500

Matching Gift PartnerAvailable Upon Request

$10,000+

Experience & Programming Sponsors

Official Transportation Sponsor1 Available · In-Kind Opportunity

$5,000

Entertainment Sponsor2 Available

$5,000

Premium Programming Sponsor1 Available

$5,000

Silent Auction Entertainment1 Available

$3,500

Photography / Videography1 Available

$2,500

Cocktail Sponsor2 Available

$2,500

Programming Sponsor2 Available

$2,500

Community Table

Reserved table seating only. Table host name listed in gala program.

$5,000*/ 10 seats
$6,000*/ 12 seats

*10% discount if purchased in advance ($4,500 / 10 seats · $5,400 / 12 seats)

Signature Sponsorship Tiers

The three tiers that anchor the evening.

Diamond, Visionary, and Community sponsors form the foundation of the gala, receiving the most prominent visibility across signage, programming, and the event fundraising platform.

DIAMOND SPONSOR

$25,000 3 Available

Lead sponsorship · Top tier recognition · Category exclusivity available

2 premium tables (10 or 12 seats each)
Top tier recognition placement across gala materials
Largest logo placement: signage, step-and-repeat
Logo on sponsor screen loop and event fundraising platform
Full-page program ad with logo and brief company write-up
Verbal recognition during the gala program
Category exclusivity available upon request
Post-event recognition across foundation channels

VISIONARY SPONSOR

$15,000 3 Available

Premium tier · Includes one premium table (10 or 12 seats)

1 premium table (10 or 12 seats)
Large logo placement across gala materials
Premium signage and sponsor screen placement
Logo inclusion on event fundraising platform
Full-page program ad with logo and brief company write-up
Post-event recognition

COMMUNITY SPONSOR

$7,500 12 Available

Reserved table tier · Shared sponsor recognition across gala assets

1 reserved table (10 seats)
Shared sponsor signage recognition
Shared sponsor screen placement
Logo inclusion on event fundraising platform
Name and logo in gala program
Upgrade to 12 seats for $1,000

Extend your impact

Make it a year, not a night.

Diamond→Summit Partner

+$25Kfor a year

Visionary→Evergreen Partner

+$20Kfor a year

Community→Trailblazing Partner

+$7.5Kfor a year

Why this matters · Thrive outcomes

Sponsorship funds independently validated results.

Thrive, Live Like Sam's flagship middle and high school curriculum, has been independently evaluated over 4+ years with 1,800+ students by the WeBeWell research team in partnership with University of Utah faculty.

▼ Reduction

25%

Reduction in anxiety

▼ Reduction

21%

Reduction in depression

▲ Increase

7%

Increase in resilience

▲ Increase

5%

Increase in quality of life

Published in the International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology · Utah DHHS Level 2 evidence-informed designation · IRB oversight continuing through 2026

Experience Sponsorships

Sponsor a moment of the evening.

Experience sponsorships underwrite specific elements of the gala (film, paddle raise, entertainment, transportation, and programming) and offer visibility tied directly to the moment they fund.

FILM UNDERWRITER

$12,500

2 Available

6 gala seats
Recognition in gala film credits
Recognition during film presentation
Year-round recognition wherever the film is shared: foundation socials, website, and ongoing fundraising materials
Name and logo in gala program
Shared sponsor screen recognition

Underwrites

Cinematic gala impact film production
Youth and community storytelling initiatives
Elevated event production value

OFFICIAL TRANSPORTATION SPONSOR

$5,000

1 Available · In-Kind Opportunity

2 gala seats
Transportation Sponsor recognition
Logo placement on transportation communications
Shared sponsor screen recognition
Mention in attendee logistics email
Potential support: VIP transport, sponsor transport, safe ride-home, shuttle

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR

$5,000

2 Available

2 gala seats
Entertainment recognition
Name and logo in gala program
Shared sponsor screen recognition

SILENT AUCTION ENTERTAINMENT

$3,500

1 Available

2 gala seats
Silent auction recognition
Name and logo in gala program
Shared sponsor screen recognition

PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEOGRAPHY

$2,500

1 Available

2 gala seats
Photography / videography recognition
Name and logo in gala program
Shared sponsor screen recognition

COCKTAIL SPONSOR

$2,500

2 Available

2 gala seats
Naming rights to signature cocktail or mocktail
Cocktail / bar signage recognition
Name and logo in gala program
Shared sponsor screen recognition

Recognition Lifecycle

Sponsorship visibility runs from save-the-date through follow-up.

01 · Pre-Event

Save-the-Date

Save-the-date and event website. Built-in visibility weeks before the gala.

02 · Event Night

Live in the room

Step-and-repeat, on-site signage, sponsor screen loop, printed program, and verbal recognition during the program.

03 · Post-Event

Recap & gratitude

Recap newsletter and social thank-yous.

Programming Sponsorships

Fund the work, directly.

Programming Sponsor investments support Live Like Sam's mission across youth mental and emotional wellness work and the broader work of the foundation.

About this section. These investments support the foundation's mission, with 78% of every dollar going directly to programs across Summit and Wasatch Counties: the Thrive evidence-based curriculum, Same Inside, Leading With Kindness, and community outreach.

MATCHING GIFT PARTNER

$10,000+

Available Upon Request

Recognition tied to the gala fundraising appeal
Recognition during the paddle raise
Name and logo in gala program
Shared sponsor screen recognition

Multiplies

Live matching gift moment during paddle raise, doubling every dollar pledged in-room
Amplifies room-wide giving and creates urgency, directly funding youth programs

PREMIUM PROGRAMMING SPONSOR

$5,000

1 Available

4 gala seats
Name and logo in gala program
Shared sponsor screen recognition

PROGRAMMING SPONSOR

$2,500

2 Available

2 gala seats
Name and logo in gala program
Shared sponsor screen recognition

COMMUNITY TABLE

$5,000+

Non-Sponsorship · Table Purchase

$5,000* for table of 10
$6,000* for table of 12
Table host name listed in gala program
*10% discount when purchased in advance

What gala dollars fund year-round

Sponsorship is direct investment in the foundation's year-round work.

Thrive Curriculum

The foundation's evidence-based mental wellness curriculum, delivered in Park City schools.

Same Inside Campaign

A community-wide mental health media campaign with co-branding opportunities for partners.

Leading With Kindness

A large community event at Woodward Park City supporting youth connection, resilience, and kindness as practice.

Community Outreach

50–100 community tabling and tent activations a year across schools, sports, and wellness events.

“I was able to see myself in a much more confident way, knowing I could find ways to calm down and open up.”

Olivia · Thrive Graduate

Next Steps

Let's find the right alignment for your organization.

We're happy to walk through tier inventory, custom recognition options, category exclusivity, and how each level shows up across the evening. Confirmations are first-come; certain tiers are limited to a single sponsor or held for category exclusivity.

Ron@livelikesam.org · livelikesam.org · llsg26.givesmart.com