READY, SET, RISE!
Ready. Set. RISE! is about what happens when opportunity meets determination. This fall, we’re raising $50,000 to help Durham job seekers move beyond barriers to employment and toward lasting stability, stronger careers, and brighter futures for themselves and their families.
Gold
$5,000
Digital Visibility: Prominent logo placement on our homepage and Fall Campaign webpage.
Newsletter Recognition: Logo placement and sponsor acknowledgment in our Fall newsletter.
Event Branding: Opportunities for branded banners, signage, promotional materials, and swag at Fall Fest.
Media Exposure: Sponsor recognition in INDY media coverage, when applicable, with logo inclusion where available.
Social Media Spotlight: Sponsor recognition and dedicated social media shout-outs
Silver
$3,000
Digital Visibility: Logo placement on our homepage and Fall Campaign webpage.
Newsletter Recognition: Logo placement and sponsor acknowledgment in our Fall newsletter.
Event Branding: Opportunities for branded banners, signage, promotional materials, and swag at Fall Fest.
Social Media Spotlight: Sponsor recognition and dedicated social media shout-outs
Bronze
$1,000
Digital Visibility: Logo placement on our homepage and Fall Campaign webpage.
Newsletter Recognition: Logo placement and sponsor acknowledgment in our Fall newsletter.
Social Media Spotlight: Sponsor recognition and dedicated social media shout-outs
Please contact Meg Olhasque at meg@stepupdurham.org for details and to discuss sponsorship benefits, including logo placement, event recognition, social media promotion, and other opportunities to showcase your support of StepUp Durham.
Every gift helps provide the job training, coaching, resources, and ongoing support that make real progress possible. Whether someone is preparing for their first interview in years, earning a career-changing credential, moving into better-paying work, or building the confidence to take their next big step, your support helps make that moment possible.
Our campaign will culminate with Fall Fest: A Celebration of Creative Entrepreneurs, bringing our community together to celebrate creativity, entrepreneurship, resilience, and everything our participants are working toward.
Friday, November 13, 2026 | 3:30–8:00 p.m.
Hi-Wire Brewing | 800 Taylor Street, Durham
FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY