Patrons for Education
Sponsorship Opportunities​​

 Empowering students, families, and communities by providing equitable access to school supplies.
Each year, Gear Up for School provides thousands of fully stocked backpacks to students in need, ensuring they start the school year confident and prepared. By supporting children in foster care, low-income families, and military families across New Hampshire, we help break down financial barriers and create equitable opportunities for learning and success. Sponsorships directly impact students; just $15 supplies a backpack for one child.​​

Why Become a Patron for Education?
​✅Increase your company impact - Your sponsorship directly supports students across New Hampshire.
✅Engage your team - Exclusive early volunteer registration for our highly sought-after event!
✅ Boost your visibility - Gain brand recognition through our events, website, and social media promotions.

By becoming a Patron for Education, your business, organization, or yourself will play a key role in students having a successful school year.

Corporate & Organization Sponsorship Tiers
🎓Graduate Tier – $10,000 | Provides 650+ backpacks

• Primary Sponsor Recognition in Press Releases & Media Coverage
• 20 Advanced Volunteer Registration Slots (Set-Up & Assembly Days) with VIP On-Site Experience
• Individual Flyer in Every Backpack
• 5 Social Media Posts via Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn
• Featured Click-Through Logo on Website
• Verbal & Signage Recognition at All Related Events

🏆High School Tier – $5,500 | Provides 350+ backpacks

• 10 Advanced Volunteer Registration Slots (Set-Up & Assembly Day)
• Individual Flyer in Backpacks for a Selected Grade Level
• 3 Social Media Posts via Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn
• Click-Through Logo on Website
• Verbal & Signage Recognition at All Related Events

📎Middle School Tier – $3,500 | Provides 230+ backpacks

• 5 Advanced Volunteer Registration Slots (Assembly Day)
• 2 Social Media Posts via Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn
• Click-Through Logo on Website
• Verbal & Signage Recognition on Set-Up & Assembly Days

✏️Elementary School Tier – $1,500 | Provides 100 backpacks

• Static Logo on Website
• 1 Social Media Post via Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn
• Verbal Recognition on Set-Up & Assembly Days

🖍️Pre-K Tier – $500 | Provides 30+ backpacks

• Static Logo on Website
• Name Listed on Event Materials​​​

Small Business & Individual Patron Tiers
🌟Community Patron – $250 | Provides 15+ backpacks

• Name Listed on Website under "Community Patrons"

💙Friend of Gear Up – $100 | Provides 6+ backpacks

• Name included in a "Thank You" Social Media Post

🎒School Supply Sponsor – $50 | Provides 3+ backpacks

• Name included on a Digital Donation Appreciation List​​​

Check out last year's events!

Patron for Education Sign-Up!

📅Gear Up for School 2025 Dates:

• Friday, August 1st: Set-Up Day
• Saturday August 2nd: Assembly Day​​​

🏫Be a Patron for Education Now!
Becoming a Patron for Education is easy! Simply follow the steps below to support NH students. 
1️⃣Review the sponsorship tiers on the right to find the best fit for your business, organization, or yourself.
2️⃣Submit the Patron for Education Sign-Up below to submit your sponsorship request and provide essential information.
3️⃣Receive a confirmation email with donation instructions and additional details on sponsorship benefits.
4️⃣Make your donation and get ready to be recognized as a Patron for Education!

​Contact us at [email protected] with questions.