Thank You For Helping To Light The Way
The Y is focused on building a brighter future for all. By tackling Greater Boston’s most critical issues, we hope to build a world where our next generations can thrive. Every time a child, individual or family interacts with the Y, our singular goal is to improve their future potential by connecting them to the services that will help them be the best version of themselves. That’s why we work to demand equity for all, build bright futures, end hunger, improve community health, and eliminate barriers to family economic stability.
When you join with the Y, you help us light the way for the next generation.
Thank you to our sponsors, donors and attendees. It was wonderful to see you all in person again.
Watch Our Spark! and TAG Videos Below
Thank you to our emcee, panelists and moderator for a dynamic panel discussion on diversity, equity and the future of leadership in Boston.
Event Emcee
Jackie Bruno,
NBC & Telemundo Boston
Panel Moderator
James O’S. Morton,
President and CEO,
YMCA of Greater Boston
Panelist
Vanessa Calderón-Rosado,
Chief Executive Officer,
Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción
Panelist
M. Lee Pelton,
President and CEO,
The Boston Foundation
Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsor
Thank you to our media sponsor, the Boston NBC & Telemundo Stations
Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Evelyn C. Kaupp and Dianne R. Phillips
Silver Sponsors
Dan Brownell & Kelley Laurel
Ann Merrifield and Wayne Davis
Ron and Mara DePoalo
EY
The Lynch Foundation
Dawn Fontaine & James Morton
Matt and Meredith McPherron
N&D Foundation
The Parent Family
People’s United Bank
P.J. Spillane Company, Inc.
Red Sox Foundation
Rockland Trust – Blue Hills Charitable Foundation
South Cove Community Health Center
Tiger Iron Capital
The Wang Foundation
Bronze Sponsors
Bank of America Private Bank
Beacon Communities
The Boston Foundation
Dellbrook | JKS
Susan Hanmer Farina and Dino J. Farina
JLL
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Linea 5
McKinsey and Company
Newmark
Puraqua
Santander Bank
The Stuart Family
WANT TO MAKE A BIGGER IMPACT? BECOME A SPONSOR.
Learn more about our sponsorship packages below.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$100,000
Premier Benefits:
- Opportunity for a motivational keynote address (in person or virtual) to your executive leadership team at a corporate or nonprofit event from James O’S. Morton, Esq., President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Boston. Boston Magazine named Mr. Morton as one of its top 100 Most Influential Bostonians of 2021.
Visibility Benefits:
- Logo or family name headline recognition as a Presenting Sponsor on all event materials.*
- Headline recognition in pre and post-event social media, multiple email blasts and press releases. The YMCA of Greater Boston’s (YGB) brand secured over one billion multi-media impressions in 2021.
- Recognition on the SPARK! event website and link to your company’s social responsibility website (if applicable).
- Logo or family name visibility for one month on lobby screens at YGB’s 13 Greater Boston locations.
Event Night Benefits:
- Speaking opportunity for representative of your choice at the event.
- Opportunity to submit a 30-second video that will be aired during the event and posted on the SPARK! event website (message to be agreed upon by sponsor & YGB).
- Exclusive access to VIP Pre-Event Reception for ten guests
- Invitations for ten guests to attend SPARK! 2022.
- Reserved table or lounge area for the evening.
Program Benefits:
- Customized onsite or virtual employee volunteer experience.
- 100 30-day YMCA membership passes for your employees.
*Inclusion deadline is 5/21/22.
PLATINUM SPONSOR
$50,000
Visibility Benefits:
- Logo or family name featured recognition as a Platinum Sponsor on all event materials.*
- Featured recognition in pre and post-event social media.
- Recognition on YGB SPARK! event website and link to company social responsibility website (if applicable).
- Logo or family name visibility for one month on lobby screens at YGB’s 13 Greater Boston locations.
Event Night Benefits:
- Exclusive access to VIP Pre-Event Reception for eight guests.
- Invitations for eight guests to attend SPARK! 2022.
- Reserved table or lounge area for the evening.
Program Benefits:
- 50 30-day YMCA membership passes for your employees.
*Inclusion deadline is 5/21/22.
GOLD SPONSOR
$25,000
Benefits:
- Logo or family name listed as a Gold Sponsor on all event materials, including social media campaign.*
- Exclusive access to VIP Pre-Event Reception for six guests
- Invitations for six guests to attend SPARK! 2022
- 25 30-day YMCA membership passes for your employees.
*Inclusion deadline is 5/21/22.
SILVER SPONSOR
$10,000
Benefits:
- Company or family name listed as a Silver Sponsor on all event materials, including social media campaign.*
- Invitations for six guests to attend SPARK! 2022.
*Inclusion deadline is 5/21/22.
BRONZE SPONSOR
$5,000
Benefits:
- Company or family name listed as a Bronze Sponsor on all event materials, including social media campaign.*
- Invitations for four guests to attend SPARK! 2022.
*Inclusion deadline is 5/21/22.