Sponsorship Levels

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a non-profit corporation, making your contributions tax-deductible (as allowable by law) and we hope that you all open your hearts in helping to support this very worthwhile cause.

Presenting Sponsor
$35,000 Cash

  • Presenting sponsor recognition in all event collateral and promotion
  • Product/industry exclusivity
  • VIP reserved seating for up to 30 guests at Tournament Awards Banquet on September 13
  • Sponsor highlight in the Make-A-Wish newsletter (cir. 14,000, Quarterly)
  • Inclusion on all media exposure
  • One inflatable display (pending port approval – sponsor to provide)
  • Logo and hyperlink on Tuna Challenge website  (www.tunachallenge.org)
  • Company signage displayed at event (4 signs up to 4’ x 10’ each – sponsor to provide)
  • Recognition on event t-shirt and 30 complimentary t-shirts (total).
  • Recognition on event poster
  • Front cover recognition and 2 full-page ad in auction program
  • Display table at awards banquet and pre-tournament seminar
  • Option to insert product or literature in competitor and/or captain goody bags
  • Recognition award acknowledging corporate participation
  • Right to use Make-A-Wish in sponsor’s advertising and marketing
  • Sole sponsorship of two children’s wishes
  • TBA: Recognition in event radio advertisements (radio partner pending)
  • TBA: Recognition in event print advertisements (print partner pending)
  • “Magic Maker,” Exclusive Donor Club
  • Recognition as a distinguished member of Magic Makers, the exclusive donor club of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
  • Invitation to a private reception held each year to recognize Magic Makers Members

Community Corporate Partner
$20,000 Cash

  • Product/industry exclusivity
  • VIP reserved seating for up to 25 guests at Tournament Awards Banquet on September 13
  • Sponsor highlight in the Make-A-Wish newsletter (cir. 14,000, Quarterly)
  • Inclusion on all media exposure
  • Logo and hyperlink on Tuna Challenge website (www.tunachallenge.org)
  • Company signage displayed at event (3 signs up to 4’ x 10’ each  – sponsor to provide)
  • Recognition on event t-shirt and 25 complimentary t-shirts
  • Recognition on event poster
  • One full-page ad in auction program
  • Company logo in auction program
  • One inflatable display (pending port approval – sponsor to provide)
  • Display table at awards banquet and pre-tournament seminar
  • Option to insert product or literature in competitor and/or captain goody bags
  • Recognition award acknowledging corporate participation
  • Sole sponsorship of one child’s wish
  • TBA: Recognition in event radio advertisements (radio partner pending)
  • TBA: Recognition in event print advertisements (print partner pending)
  • “Magic Maker,” Exclusive Donor Club
  • Recognition as a distinguished member of Magic Makers, the exclusive donor club of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
  •  Invitation to a private reception held each year to recognize Magic Makers members

Bigeye Tuna Sponsor
$15,000 Cash (or cash + in-kind)

  • VIP reserved seating for up to 20 guests at Tournament Awards Banquet on September 13
  • Product/industry exclusivity
  • One inflatable display (pending port approval – sponsor to provide)
  • Sponsor highlight in the Make-A-Wish newsletter (cir. 14,000 Quarterly)
  • Logo and hyperlink on Tuna Challenge website (www.tunachallenge.org)
  • Company logo on event t-shirt and 20 complimentary t-shirts
  • Company logo on event poster and recognition in print advertising
  • One full-page color ad in auction program
  • Company signage displayed at event (3 signs up to 4’ x 10’ each  – sponsor to provide)
  • Recognition award acknowledging corporate participation
  • Display table at Awards Banquet and Tournament Seminar
  • Option to insert product or literature in competitor and/or captain goody bags
  • TBA: Recognition in event radio advertisements (radio partner pending)
  • TBA: Recognition in event print advertisements (print partner pending)
  • “Magic Maker,” Exclusive Donor Club
  • Recognition as a distinguished member of Magic Makers, the exclusive donor club of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
  • Invitation to a private reception held each year to recognize Magic Makers members

Bluefin Tuna Sponsor
$10,000 Cash (or cash + in-kind)

  • Reserved seating for up to 10 guests at Tournament Awards Banquet on September 13
  • Product/industry exclusivity
  • Sponsor highlight in the Make-A-Wish newsletter (cir. 14,000, Quarterly)
  • Company logo on event t-shirt and 10 complimentary t-shirts
  • Company logo on event poster
  • 1⁄2-page ad in auction program
  • Company recognition in auction program
  • Logo and hyperlink on Tuna Challenge website (www.tunachallenge.org)
  • Recognition award acknowledging corporate participation
  • Company signage displayed at event (1 sign up to 4’ x 10’  – sponsor to provide)
  • Display table at Awards Banquet and Tournament Seminar
  • Option to insert product or literature in competitor and/or captain goody bags
  • TBA: Recognition in event radio advertisements (radio partner pending)
  • TBA: Recognition in event print advertisements (print partner pending)
  • “Magic Maker,” Exclusive Donor Club
  • Recognition as a distinguished member of Magic Makers, the exclusive donor club of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
  • Invitation to a private reception held each year to recognize Magic Makers members

Yellowfin Tuna Sponsor
$5,000 Cash (or cash + in-kind)

  • Reserved seating for up to 10 guests at Tournament Awards Banquet on September 13
  • Company logo on event t-shirt and 10 complimentary t-shirts
  • Company logo on event poster
  • Company signage displayed at event (1 sign up to 4’ x 10’  – sponsor to provide)
  • Logo and hyperlink on Tuna Challenge website (www.tunachallenge.org)
  • Display table at Awards Banquet and Tournament Seminar
  • Option to insert product or literature in competitor and/or captain goody bags
  • 1⁄4-page ad in auction program
  • “Magic Maker,” Exclusive Donor Club
  • Recognition as a distinguished member of Magic Makers, the exclusive donor club of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
  • Invitation to a private reception held each year to recognize Magic Makers members

Blackfin Tuna Sponsor
$2,500 Cash or In-Kind

  • 6 complimentary t-shirts
  • Company name listed on event poster
  • Logo and hyperlink on Tuna Challenge website (www.tunachallenge.org)
  • Display table at Awards Banquet
  • Option to insert product or literature in competitor and/or captain goody bags
  • 1/4-page black & white ad in auction program
  • 6 tickets to Tournament Awards Banquet

Albacore Tuna Sponsor
$1,000 Cash or In-Kind

Skipjack Tuna Sponsor
$500 Cash or In-Kind

  • Company name listed on Tuna Challenge website
  • Company name listed in auction program
  • 2 tickets to Tournament Awards Banquet

Tunny Sponsor
Under $500 Cash or In-Kind

  • Company name listed in auction program

Important 2010 Dates

Become A Sponsor!

To make a donation you will need to download and fill out the Donation Pledge Sheet (PDF).

If your company does not have a San Diego/Imperial County presence (i.e. a local address or a local retailer, distributor, etc. for your product or services) please contact Carolyn Morris (619) 583-5132 for more information.

Send Us Your Logo

Depending on your sponsorship level, your company logo may be placed on our flyer, poster, t-shirt and other forms of advertising. To represent your company the best that we can, we ask that you send your logo as a vector art EPS file or a 300 DPI TIFF file. If you are unfamiliar with these terms please contact your company's graphic designer.