Sponsorship Opportunities
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the Next Generation
Apex Leadership Initiative · Knoxville, Tennessee
Your investment powers a six-month journey that transforms emerging leaders into change-makers rooted in faith, culture, and community. Every dollar raised at the Sankofa Soiree goes directly toward the programs, opportunities, and experiences that shape the next generation of Knoxville's leaders.
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Leadership that lasts
The Apex Leadership Initiative develops Black and Brown leaders who are grounded in faith, equipped with skills, and committed to their communities. Rooted in the Adinkra principle of Sankofa, we look back to carry forward what matters most.
Your sponsorship does more than fund a program. It affirms that these leaders matter, that their stories matter, and that Knoxville's future is stronger when they are equipped to lead it.
Sponsorship Levels
Choose your level of impact
- Sponsorship on the Apex Webpage with Logo
- Listing on all printed material including mass mailings
- Premier full-page ad in Souvenir Booklet and Underwriter listing
- Media coverage acknowledgement
- Logo on Apex paraphernalia including t-shirts
- Three (3) Platinum placement tables at Apex Celebration Dinner, 8 people each
- Banner placed in Change Center
- Acknowledgement at all Apex Cohort Sessions and Events
- Lead sponsor on the Apex Webpage
- Listing on all printed material including mass mailings
- Premier full-page ad in Souvenir Booklet and Underwriter listing
- Premier listing on Apex Banner
- Media coverage acknowledgement
- Logo on Apex paraphernalia including t-shirts
- Acknowledgement at all Apex Events
- Two (2) Premier tables at Apex Celebration Dinner, 8 people each
- Acknowledgement at all Apex Cohort Sessions and Events
- Gold level listing on Apex Webpage
- Gold level listing on all printed material including mass mailings
- Full-page ad in Souvenir Booklet and Gold listing
- Gold level listing on Apex Banner
- Gold level logo on Apex paraphernalia including t-shirts
- Acknowledgement at all Apex Events
- Two (2) Gold placement tables at Apex Celebration Dinner, 8 people each
- Acknowledgement as Cohort Session Sponsor / Co-Sponsor
- Silver level listing on Apex Webpage
- Full-page ad in Souvenir Booklet and Silver listing
- Acknowledgement at Apex Celebration Dinner
- One (1) Silver placement table at Apex Celebration Dinner, 8 people each
- Bronze level listing on Apex Webpage
- Full-page ad in Souvenir Booklet and Bronze listing
- One (1) table at the Apex Celebration Dinner, 8 people each
- Full-page ad in Souvenir Booklet
- General listing in Souvenir Booklet
Additional Opportunity
Souvenir Booklet Ads
Reserve your ad space in the official Sankofa Soiree Souvenir Booklet. A lasting keepsake for every attendee, your ad places your brand at the heart of an evening that celebrates courageous leadership and community investment.
Get Involved
Ready to invest?
To confirm your sponsorship or reserve a Souvenir Booklet ad, reach out to the Apex Leadership Initiative team. We would be honored to partner with you in developing the next generation of leaders.
apexleadershipinitiative@gmail.com