Catholic Business Leaders Forum Sponsorship Opportunities
2023/2024 Series Sponsor
On average 225 business professionals attend the Catholic Business Leaders Forums. These forums provide an environment for idea sharing, professional development, and thoughtful conversation while fostering connections between Catholic business professionals in West Michigan.
In addition to making connections at the forums, sponsors receive recognition on the Foundation’s website and in the annual report which is mailed to over 10,000 households.
By being a sponsor you will grow your business’ reputation in the community, increase brand visibility, drive consumer perception, build relationships, and contribute to community goodwill.
Benefits apply to three (3) events
$5,000 Title Sponsor
- 8 tickets for the breakfast
- 2 reserved parking spaces in Cathedral Square lot
- Reserved table for 8 with signage including your logo
- Prominent recognition with logo as Title Event Sponsor in event program and digital signage
- Recognition as Title Event Sponsor in event promotion
- Recognition as Title Event Sponsor in the Foundation’s Annual Report
- Recognition on the Foundation’s website
- Verbal recognition at event
- $1,000 of the event sponsorship will go toward the “Leaders in Generosity Grant”
- Invitation (2) to present the check at the Love & Charity event
$2,500 Premier Sponsor
- 4 tickets for the breakfast
- Reserved seating for 4 with signage including your logo
- Recognition with logo as Event Sponsor in event program and on digital signage
- Recognition as Event Sponsor in the Foundation’s Annual Report
- Recognition on the Foundation’s website
- $500 of the event sponsorship will go toward the “Leaders in Generosity Grant”
- Invitation (1) to present the check at the Love & Charity event
$1,000 Presenting Sponsor
- 4 tickets for the breakfast
- Listing as Event Sponsor in event program and on digital signage
- Recognition as Event Sponsor in the Foundation’s Annual Report
- Recognition on the Foundation’s website
- $200 of the event sponsorship will go toward the “Leaders in Generosity Grant”
$500 Patron Sponsor
- 2 tickets for the breakfast
- Listing as Event Sponsor in event program and on digital signage
- $100 of the event sponsorship will go toward the “Leaders in Generosity Grant”
Leaders in Generosity Grant
A portion of each ticket sale or sponsorship will be awarded to a non-profit in West Michigan whose mission aligns with the Foundation’s funding priorities.
In addition to the benefits at all three Catholic Business Leaders Forums, all sponsors are invited to the 2024 Love & Charity event, a celebration of giving, impact, and community.
Event Speakers
Mike Jandernoa
Founder/Chairman, 42 North Partners & Jandernoa Entrepreneurial Mentoring
Looking Back and Leaning Forward: Lessons through Years of Mentoring
Wednesday, October 4th 7:30am
Doors open at 7:00am
Cathedral Square Center | 360 Division Ave S.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Mike Jandernoa
President, Trinity Health
Grand Rapids
Exploring the Role of a Catholic Health System in Promoting Community Health
Wednesday, December 6th 7:30am
Doors open at 7:00am
Cathedral Square Center | 360 Division Ave S.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Lauren Snyder
Vice President of Customer Experience, Consumers Energy
Drawing From Catholic Formation in Corporate Leadership
Wednesday, February 28th 7:30am
Doors open at 7:00am
Cathedral Square Center | 360 Division Ave S.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Gather and Grow
- Acquire new insights and perspectives from subject-matter experts
- Explore solutions that impact your workplace, your home, and your family
- Network among peers, make new connections, and help build a larger, Catholic business community throughout West Michigan
- Learn best practices in effectively balancing profitability and philanthropy
- Share the joys and challenges of the business life-cycle with personal insights from other leaders’ own experiences
- Affiliate with the Catholic Foundation and its impact throughout the community