New Bern Pride Prom
Sponsorship & Donor Information
We're excited to share that New Bern Pride Prom 2026 is on the horizon! This yearly fundraiser celebrates and supports our local LGBTQIA+ community, and we’d love your help in making it a success. Last year, we had over 400 attendees, and this year we are aiming even higher– but we need your help. Sponsorships are designed for businesses and organizations seeking community alignment and audience engagement and include marketing benefits, while donations are for individuals who want to help fund Pride Prom (individuals can still purchase sponsorships if they wish to support at a higher level).
You can support Pride Prom in the following ways:
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Financial Contribution: Help cover event costs like the venue, entertainment, and décor.
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In-Kind Donations: Contribute products or services for the event.
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Promotional Support: Spread the word through your business channels.
Pride Prom is more than just a celebration—it’s a way to foster inclusion and fund vital initiatives for LGBTQIA+ individuals in New Bern. Your involvement will not only enhance the event but also showcase your commitment to diversity and community growth. If you look around New Bern, you will see many storefronts with our Safe Space sticker, several of whom were Prom sponsors last year!
Become a Sponsor
For businesses, brands, and organizations seeking visibility. All sponsors will be featured on Pride Prom 2026 t-shirts.
Supporting Business $200+
Sponsor Benefits - Name/logo listed in online event directory - Website sponsor listing through Pride month - Logo on exterior / interior slideshow with other Supporting Businesses
Presenting Sponsor $1,200+
Sponsor Benefits - 2 event tickets - Vendor/informational booth included - Website sponsor listing through end of 2026 - Emcee group thank-you mention - 4 dedicated social media features - Logo included on select event materials - Logo on exterior slideshow - Half-page ad on interior slideshow
Signature Sponsor $4,000+
Sponsor Benefits - 6 event tickets - Solo or extended screen placement - Priority logo placement across event materials - Emcee recognition - Weekly social media features leading up to Prom - Vendor/informational booth included
Community Sponsor $500+
Sponsor Benefits - 2 event tickets - Name/logo listed in online event directory - Group logo slide rotation at event (multiple sponsors per slide) - 3 dedicated social media feature posts - Website sponsor listing through Pride month - Logo on exterior slideshow - Logo with QR code on interior slideshow
Premier Sponsor+
Sponsor Benefits - 4 event tickets - Vendor/informational booth included - Logo on table décor and Pride Prom swag - Emcee recognition - 5 dedicated social media features - Priority placement on sponsor page of website - Logo on exterior slideshow - Half-page ad on interior slides
Title Sponsor $5,000+ (One Available)
Sponsor Benefits - 8 event tickets - “Pride Prom 2026 presented by [Sponsor]” in all marketing - Tagging in Pride Prom marketing - Front-page feature on New Bern Pride website for one year - Step-and-repeat logo inclusion at event entrance - Up to 5 minutes of stage time - Entrance-area branding and featured on-site materials - Full-page ad on exterior slides - Full-page ad on interior slides (longer duration or video with no sound)
Make a Donation
For individuals, families, and allies who want to support the mission without promotional benefits. Donations may be made anonymously. Donor levels do not include advertising, promotional placement, screen time, or social media marketing features.
Friend of Pride Donation - Up to $99
Donation Benefits - Tax-deductible donation receipt - Thank-you email - Name listed on supporter page
Champion Donation $250–$499
Donation Benefits - Tax-deductible donation receipt - Thank-you letter - Name listed on supporter page and in event acknowledgements - Recognition as a major individual supporter of Pride Prom 2026 -1 event ticket
Advocate Donation $100–$249
Donation Benefits - Tax-deductible donation receipt - Thank-you letter - Name listed on supporter page and in post-event thank-you list