Sponsorship
Sponsors
A big THANK YOU goes out to our sponsors! The Teacher Store would not be able to provide classroom supplies to educators and their students without the generous support of these amazing local businesses.
2024 Sponsors
Teacher Store Sponsorship Opportunities
Local educators consistently spend their own money to supply basic and necessary school supplies for their students who may otherwise go without. According to The National Education Association, over 90% of teachers nationwide spend their own money on classroom supplies without reimbursement, with expenses averaging between $500 and $750 each year. This is where the Teacher Store steps in, helping to fill that gap.
Supplies provided by the Teacher Store include, but are not limited to, pencils, paper, markers, folders, notebooks, ear buds, calculators, hygiene products, and cleaning supplies. To provide these essential items, the Teacher Store relies on the generosity of local businesses and individuals like you for donations. Below are sponsorship opportunities for general donation levels and exclusive special events for your review. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated.
Exclusive Special Event Sponsorships
We have a few large events throughout the year and we are looking for business partners to sponsor these events. These events are heavily attended by 100+ educators and are a great way to showcase how your business supports educators and students in our community!
$3,000 Professional Promoter
Our Professional Promoter sponsors support the large events the Teacher Store holds each year. With this sponsorship, you receive:
- Your company logo displayed at events and school visits
- The opportunity to have a table set up during the event to promote your company
- The opportunity to provide shopping bags and swag with your company logo for event attendees
- Sponsorship recognition in one edition of the Teacher Store’s quarterly newsletter
- Social media post recognizing your sponsorship for the event
- Your company logo displayed on the Teacher Store’s website
January: Winter Wellness Express – Every winter, students are absent due to the flu and similar illnesses. To help educators and students prevent the spread of viruses and germs, this event provides free health and wellness supplies to school nurses, counselors, and educators. Sponsorship dollars will go towards the purchase of supplies and refreshments. Around 100 classrooms and thousands of students will benefit from these free supplies.
May: Educator Appreciation Celebration – Teacher Appreciation Week celebrates educators for the amazing work they do to instruct and inspire students. This event will show our appreciation of our local educators by providing them with a time to shop for year-end supplies and enjoy refreshments with fellow colleagues. Sponsorship dollars will go towards the purchase of school supplies, an event space, and refreshments. Anticipated attendance is between 100 and 200 educators.
August: Back-to-School Kickoff – This fun, upbeat, event in August gives local educators the opportunity to shop for essential back-to-school supplies, enjoy special treats, and socialize with other teachers in the community. Sponsorship dollars will go towards the purchase of school supplies and refreshments. Between 100 and 150 educators will be expected to attend the Back-to-School Kickoff.
General Sponsorship Levels
Monetary donations will help purchase classroom supplies that will be distributed during school visits. Levels of general support options are:
$2,000 Education Endorser
- Your company logo displayed at events and school visits
- Opportunity to provide swag for school visits with your company logo
- Sponsorship recognition in two editions of the Teacher Store’s quarterly newsletter
- Social media post three times throughout the year recognizing your sponsorship
- Your company logo displayed on the Teacher Store’s website
$1,000 School Supporter
- Sponsorship recognition in one edition of the Teacher Store’s quarterly newsletter
- Social media post two times throughout the year recognizing your sponsorship
- Your company logo displayed on the Teacher Store’s website
$500 Classroom Contributor
- Social media post one time throughout the year recognizing your sponsorship
- Your company logo displayed on the Teacher Store’s website
$300 Learning Lender
- Your company logo displayed on the Teacher Store’s website
School Supply Drive
An additional option for all special events and general sponsorship packages.
Get your employees involved by hosting a school supply drive within your company! Set a goal, or even make it a competition, to collect essential supplies that will be provided to educators at the school visits and community events throughout the school year. A digital flyer with a list of needed school supplies in available upon request.
Sponsorship Form
Yes, I would like to sponsor the Teacher Store and help provide supplies to local K-12 educators!
Please remit check to:
Teacher Store
3015 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.