Youngstown Press Club Sponsorships
The Youngstown Press Club is dedicated to supporting journalists and other communications professionals in the Mahoning Valley through educational, social and charitable initiatives and events. To further our mission, we welcome support from organizations that want the opportunity to support local journalism and freedom of the press.
For the sake of transparency, The Youngstown Press Club does not imply an obligation of media coverage or preferential treatment by members or other beneficiaries as a sponsorship gratuity.
For the sake of transparency, The Youngstown Press Club does not imply an obligation of media coverage or preferential treatment by members or other beneficiaries as a sponsorship gratuity.
Becoming a Youngstown Press Club event sponsor
The Youngstown Press Club values its community partnerships and is grateful for sponsors and donors who have helped us succeed in the past years. We offer the following sponsorship opportunities for businesses and organizations.
Platinum Partners
$4,000 per year
(4 available)
This plan provides your organization with year-round high-profile visibility in association with Youngstown Press Club events throughout the year. Your organization would be a name sponsor for all speaker series events, the annual World Press Freedom Day commemoration, the Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet, and all other public events. *
As a YPC platinum partner, your organization name and logo would be associated with the press club website and communications throughout the year.
Your company receives year-round visibility with the most generous benefits, including:
Signage & printed materials at events will include:
Website, email, press release & social media:
* Public events include all speaker events, commemorations, the Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet, and all other public events that are set by the Youngstown Press Club board. Not included for sponsorship are members-only mixers, parties and socials.
Individual Event Sponsorships
Gold Sponsors
For Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner only
$3,000
(1 available)
Your organization’s name is listed as “Presented By” in the event title.
Four (4) tickets to the Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet.
1-2 minutes of podium time at the banquet.
Your organization has the option to place an event-appropriate item at each seat (YPC approved and provided in advance).
You have the right of first refusal for the following year’s Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet.
You have the option of providing your own signage at the banquet.
Signage & printed materials at the event:
Website, email, press release & social media:
Silver Sponsor
For all public events, including speaker series events, Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet, and other events open to the public. (No mixers, members-only parties or socials)
$2,000
(2 available) (Exclusivity by category guaranteed)
Your organization’s name is listed as a sponsor for the event.
Two (2) tickets to the event
Your organization also has the option to place an event-appropriate item at each seat (YPC approved and provided in advance).
Signage & printed materials at event:
• Name and logo on Sponsor page of program (for events with a printed program)
• Name and logo on Sponsor sign at event (for events with a printed program)
• Half-page four-color ad in the event program (for events with a printed program)
Website, email, press release & social media:
• Sponsor name w/logo on all website pages that mention the event
• Sponsor name on emails to members, press releases, and social media posts
• Sponsorship recognition from the Podium during the presentations.
Bronze Sponsor
For all public events, including speaker series events, Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet, and other events open to the public. (No mixers, members-only parties or socials)
$1,500
(3 available) (Exclusivity by category guaranteed)
Two (2) tickets to the event
Your organization’s name is listed as a sponsor for the event.
Signage & printed materials at the event:
Website, email, press release & social media:
About your sponsorship
The Youngstown Press Club will work with your organization to put together a sponsorship level or package that works for you. If your organization would like to sponsor a portion of an event or if you have an event in mind that is not already on the press club’s calendar of events, we would be happy to talk with you about that sponsorship opportunity.
The club and its members fund events, of which a percentage of any profits go to the YPC Scholarship Fund. In addition, the Scholarship Fund is funded by the club’s fundraising and generous donations from sponsors.
Please contact Diane Laney Fitzpatrick, executive director, at [email protected] or [email protected] or 561-281-3145 for more information.
Platinum Partners
$4,000 per year
(4 available)
This plan provides your organization with year-round high-profile visibility in association with Youngstown Press Club events throughout the year. Your organization would be a name sponsor for all speaker series events, the annual World Press Freedom Day commemoration, the Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet, and all other public events. *
As a YPC platinum partner, your organization name and logo would be associated with the press club website and communications throughout the year.
Your company receives year-round visibility with the most generous benefits, including:
- Four (4) tickets to all public events
- Signage at all public events
- 1-2 minutes of podium time at the Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet
- Co-branding with the YPC on all publicity, marketing materials, and promotional materials
- Your organization’s name included as a sponsor on all press releases, advertising, social media, and email marketing for all events.
- Front-page mention and full-page ad for your organization on printed programs for the Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet
Signage & printed materials at events will include:
- Full-page ad in printed program (for events with a program)
- Front-cover mention w/logo on printed program (for events with a program)
- Large-print mention w/logo on sponsor page of program (for events with a program)
- Name and logo on signs at event
Website, email, press release & social media:
- Sponsor name w/logo on all website pages for the event.
- “Presented by” and/or “Sponsored by” on emails to members, press releases, and social media posts.
- Recognition as a partner sponsor at YPC events.
- Your organization’s description, logo and a link to your website on the YPC website.
* Public events include all speaker events, commemorations, the Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet, and all other public events that are set by the Youngstown Press Club board. Not included for sponsorship are members-only mixers, parties and socials.
Individual Event Sponsorships
Gold Sponsors
For Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner only
$3,000
(1 available)
Your organization’s name is listed as “Presented By” in the event title.
Four (4) tickets to the Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet.
1-2 minutes of podium time at the banquet.
Your organization has the option to place an event-appropriate item at each seat (YPC approved and provided in advance).
You have the right of first refusal for the following year’s Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet.
You have the option of providing your own signage at the banquet.
Signage & printed materials at the event:
- Full-page ad in printed program
- Front-cover mention w/logo on printed program
- Large-print mention w/logo on sponsor page of program
- Name and logo on sign at event entry
- Name and logo on sign near stage or podium
Website, email, press release & social media:
- Sponsor name w/logo on all website pages for the event.
- “Presented by” and/or “Sponsored by” on emails to members, press releases, and social media posts about the event.
- Your organization’s description, logo, and a link to your website on the YPC website where the event is mentioned.
Silver Sponsor
For all public events, including speaker series events, Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet, and other events open to the public. (No mixers, members-only parties or socials)
$2,000
(2 available) (Exclusivity by category guaranteed)
Your organization’s name is listed as a sponsor for the event.
Two (2) tickets to the event
Your organization also has the option to place an event-appropriate item at each seat (YPC approved and provided in advance).
Signage & printed materials at event:
• Name and logo on Sponsor page of program (for events with a printed program)
• Name and logo on Sponsor sign at event (for events with a printed program)
• Half-page four-color ad in the event program (for events with a printed program)
Website, email, press release & social media:
• Sponsor name w/logo on all website pages that mention the event
• Sponsor name on emails to members, press releases, and social media posts
• Sponsorship recognition from the Podium during the presentations.
Bronze Sponsor
For all public events, including speaker series events, Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet, and other events open to the public. (No mixers, members-only parties or socials)
$1,500
(3 available) (Exclusivity by category guaranteed)
Two (2) tickets to the event
Your organization’s name is listed as a sponsor for the event.
Signage & printed materials at the event:
- Sponsor name on the sponsor page of the printed program (for events with a program)
- Sponsor name on sign at event entry
- Half-page four-color ad in the event program (for events with a program)
Website, email, press release & social media:
- Sponsor name on all website pages for the event.
- Sponsor name on emails to members, press releases, advertising and social media posts.
About your sponsorship
The Youngstown Press Club will work with your organization to put together a sponsorship level or package that works for you. If your organization would like to sponsor a portion of an event or if you have an event in mind that is not already on the press club’s calendar of events, we would be happy to talk with you about that sponsorship opportunity.
The club and its members fund events, of which a percentage of any profits go to the YPC Scholarship Fund. In addition, the Scholarship Fund is funded by the club’s fundraising and generous donations from sponsors.
Please contact Diane Laney Fitzpatrick, executive director, at [email protected] or [email protected] or 561-281-3145 for more information.
Becoming a Youngstown Press Club scholarship donor
The Youngstown Press Club will fundraise throughout the year for the Scholarship Fund. Individual and corporate donors at the four levels will be recognized on our website, and at all scholarship-related events.
For more information about our scholarship program, see our Scholarship page
If you would like to help sponsor a Youngstown Press Club scholarship, please contact Diane Laney Fitzpatrick, executive director, at [email protected].
Scholarship Sponsorships
Friend - $50 - $99
Supporter - $100 - $249
Patron - $250 - $499
Benefactor - $500 - $749
Advocate - $750 - $999
Champion - $1,000 - $2,499
Pillar - $2,500 - $4,999
VIP - $5,000 and up
Named Scholarships
With a five-year commitment and up-front donation, the Youngstown Press Club will name a scholarship in honor of the person of your choosing.
For more information about our scholarship program, see our Scholarship page
If you would like to help sponsor a Youngstown Press Club scholarship, please contact Diane Laney Fitzpatrick, executive director, at [email protected].
Scholarship Sponsorships
Friend - $50 - $99
Supporter - $100 - $249
Patron - $250 - $499
Benefactor - $500 - $749
Advocate - $750 - $999
Champion - $1,000 - $2,499
Pillar - $2,500 - $4,999
VIP - $5,000 and up
Named Scholarships
With a five-year commitment and up-front donation, the Youngstown Press Club will name a scholarship in honor of the person of your choosing.