STRIVER Day 2024 – Sponsor Registration and Event Details

Welcome to the STRIVER Day 2024 sponsor registration page! We are excited to invite your organization to join us for this incredible event, where together we empower individuals with visual impairments/blindness and create a more inclusive community. Below you will find everything you need to know about sponsorship opportunities, event details, and ways you can get involved.


Event Overview

Date & Time:
Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Event Time: 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM
Expo Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Location:
Tennessee School for the Blind (TSB), Nashville, TN

STRIVER Day is an annual adaptive sports conference offering interactive sessions on health, fitness, adaptive recreation/sports, self-defense, and disability-related topics. The day includes breakout sessions and an Expo featuring exhibitors from around the country. This is a national event with attendees from across the state of Tennessee and the U.S., including individuals with visual impairments/blindness, their families, professionals, and the general public. This audience also includes disabled veterans, children, and transition-age students.


Sponsorship Opportunities

We offer a variety of sponsorship packages to fit your organization’s goals. Sponsoring STRIVER Day is an excellent way to support the blind and visually impaired community, enhance your corporate social responsibility initiatives, and promote your brand to a national audience.

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

LevelContributionBenefits
Bronze$500– Logo on event materials & website
– 2 admission tickets to the Friday night Welcome Reception & Saturday’s STRIVER Day
– Recognition in social media and program
Silver$1,000– All Bronze benefits
– 2 additional admission tickets (4 total)
– Quarter-page ad in program
Gold$2,500– All Silver benefits
– Half-page ad in program
– Exhibit table at the Expo
Platinum$5,000– All Gold benefits
– Full-page ad in program
– Presenting sponsor recognition in key event areas
– Sponsorship of a breakout session
Diamond$10,000– All Platinum benefits
– Sponsorship of an entire event area (Expo, Welcome Reception, or Lunch)
– 10-minute presentation during event

Each sponsorship package includes opportunities for branding, recognition in event promotions, and tickets for your team to attend the event. Your sponsorship will be seen by a nationally diverse audience, including disabled veterans, families, and professionals working in education, rehabilitation, and community programs.


Breakout Sessions & Expo Participation

STRIVER Day features breakout sessions on a variety of topics, including adaptive sports, fitness, personal safety, and more. Sponsors have the opportunity to sponsor a breakout session to align with your organization’s mission.

If you would like to present or have an exhibit table at the Expo, your sponsorship package (Gold and above) includes an exhibit space. Exhibitors will have direct access to attendees, allowing them to showcase their products and services that support individuals with disabilities.


Volunteer Opportunities for Employees

Encourage your employees to get involved! STRIVER Day offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities, including:

  • Expo Assistance: Help exhibitors set up and interact with attendees.
  • Event Greeters: Welcome attendees and assist with registration.
  • Breakout Session Facilitators: Ensure sessions run smoothly and provide support to speakers and participants.
  • Sports Activity Guides: Assist attendees during adaptive sports activities.

Volunteering at STRIVER Day is a meaningful way for your team to give back to the community while learning more about the abilities of individuals with visual impairments and disabilities. This hands-on opportunity will also help your employees engage directly with a national audience.


Donate Items for Door Prizes and Goody Bags

As a sponsor, your company also has the opportunity to donate items for our door prizes and goody bags. This is a great way to highlight your brand while providing something useful and memorable for attendees. Popular donation items include promotional products, adaptive equipment, gift certificates, or anything that aligns with the event’s focus on health, fitness, and recreation.


Why Sponsor STRIVER Day?

Sponsoring STRIVER Day demonstrates your commitment to creating an inclusive society and empowering individuals with visual disabilities. Your sponsorship helps provide:

  • Travel Scholarships for participants who may have financial barriers
  • Accessibility services, including interpreters and accessible materials
  • Event materials and sports equipment
  • Program expansion to serve more individuals nationwide

This is an opportunity to connect your brand with a national audience of individuals, families, and professionals, including disabled veterans, making a tangible impact in communities across the country.


Register Today

Be a part of this transformative event!
Register as a Sponsor and help us make STRIVER Day 2024 an unforgettable experience for all.

For more information or to discuss custom sponsorship packages, contact:
Michelle Nelson, Sponsorship Coordinator
Email: michelle.nelson@strive4you.org

or

Lucy Mallahan, STRIVER Day Coordinator
Email: lucy@strive4you.org
Phone: 866-407-8748 ext. 700.

We look forward to partnering with you to build a stronger, more inclusive community!