2025 COMMUNITY SCHOOL CONFERENCE - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 

BECOME A SPONSOR

United Way Community School Conference |July 23–24, 2025 | Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania

Join United Way of Erie County and Gannon University in advancing the national conversation on Community Schools. The 2025 Community Schools Conference will bring together organizations dedicated to student success and community transformation.

Sponsoring this event provides a unique opportunity to showcase your commitment to education and community impact while connecting with decision-makers and influential stakeholders.

YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS 1200 x 600 px 6 v2

Why Sponsor?

  • Amplify Your Impact: Align your organization with a proven, nationally recognized model for community and educational success.
  • Increase Visibility: Gain prominent recognition through event signage, materials, and online promotions.
  • Build Connections: Network with school districts, nonprofit leaders, and community organizations shaping the future of education.
  • Support Innovation: Empower communities by advancing best practices in Community Schools.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Us:

Gina Schaefer
Resource Development Manager
gina@unitedwayerie.org

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SIGNATURE SPONSOR - $5,000 (only 1 available!): SOLD!

Be the face of the conference alongside Gannon University.

  • Opportunity to welcome attendees during the opening session.
  • Logo placement on signage, conference literature, and the website.
  • Opportunity to provide a gift for each attendee.
  • Complimentary access to all sessions and the Wednesday night reception.

RECEPTION SPONSOR - $2,500 (only 1 available!)

Be the face of the conference alongside Gannon University.

  • Opportunity to welcome attendees during the opening session.
  • Logo placement on signage, conference literature, and the website.
  • Opportunity to provide a gift for each attendee.
  • Complimentary access to all sessions and the Wednesday night reception.

* if you plan to pay via check - please submit a sponsorship request form. Once received - a United Way staff member will reach out confirming your sponsorship and details how to send the check. If you pay online - you do not need to submit a sponsorship request form.

 

GENERAL SESSION SPONSOR - $1,500 per session (only 3 available!)

Support one of three engaging general sessions and receive recognition from the podium, signage at the event, and provide promotional items for the session. 

  • Moving from Transaction to Impact: Becoming an Issue-Focused United Way: Wednesday, July 23 - 12:30-1:45 p.m.
  • Braided and Blended: funding for Sustainability: Thursday, July 24 - 8:15-9:30 a.m.   SOLD!
  • University Partnerships, presented by Dr. Walter Iwanenko, President of Gannon University: Thursday, July 24 - 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

* if you plan to pay via check - please submit a sponsorship request form. Once received - a United Way staff member will reach out confirming your sponsorship and details how to send the check. If you pay online - you do not need to submit a sponsorship request form.

PAY ONLINE

COMMUNITY SCHOOL CONFERENCE SUPPORTING SPONSOR - $500 (only 9 available!)

  • Name featured on conference materials.
  • Opportunity to provide promotional items to attendees.

* if you plan to pay via check - please submit a sponsorship request form. Once received - a United Way staff member will reach out confirming your sponsorship and details how to send the check. If you pay online - you do not need to submit a sponsorship request form.

PAY ONLINE