The Torch Awards attracts our communities most influential businesses and community leaders. This event gives corporate sponsors a variety of ways to showcase their brand and commitment to the commuity.
Our partners not only appreciate the opportunity to showcase their brand at the signature event, but they also understand their generosity directly supports the univeristy.
Become a Sponsor
Beyond paying tribute to FIU’s impressive supporters, net proceeds from the event will support the ongoing efforts of FIU Alumni to enhance engagement through alumni-centric programs and events.
These initiatives are responsive to alumni needs, recognize the achievements of our graduates and provide opportunities for alumni to give back to the university through mentorship, volunteerism and philanthropy.
Presenting Sponsor: $25,000
- Exclusive Presenting Sponsor
- 10 tickets, including access to VIP pre-reception
- One-minute video highlighting your company’s philanthropic activities shown during the program or opportunity to speak during program
- Recognition as presenting sponsor on all materials promoting the event, including logo on the event invitation
- Logo recognition as presenting sponsor on the event website and on video screens during the event
- Recognition on digital billboards throughout MMC campus leading up to event
- Verbal recognition from the stage during the event
- Opportunity to provide one branded premium item to be given as a gift to event guests. Item must be approved by event committee.
- One dedicated e-blast to event distribution list.
Platinum Sponsor: $20,000
- 10 tickets, including access to VIP pre-reception
- Recognition on all materials promoting the event
- Logo recognition as platinum sponsor on the event website and on video screens during the event
- Recognition on digital billboards throughout MMC campus leading up to event
- Verbal recognition from the stage during the event
- Opportunity to provide one branded premium item to be given as a gift to event guests. Item must be approved by event committee.
Gold Sponsor: $15,000
- Eight tickets, including access to VIP pre-reception
- Recognition on all materials promoting the event
- Recognition as gold sponsor on the event website and on video screens during the event
- Recognition on digital billboards throughout MMC campus leading up to event
- Verbal recognition from the stage during the event
Silver Sponsor: $10,000
- Five tickets, including access to VIP pre-reception
- Recognition on all materials promoting the event
- Recognition as silver sponsor on the event website and on video screens during the event
- Recognition on digital billboards throughout MMC campus leading up to event
Tax Deductible Contributions
Note that your contribution may be considered tax deductible, where allowed, to the fullest extent under the law as allowed by IRS regulations. Any and all net proceeds from this event, after payment of associated expenses, may be used to support the ongoing efforts of FIU Alumni to provide elevated programming to our 320,000+ alumni.
The amount of your contribution that is deductible is limited to the excess of your contribution over the value of the goods and services provided to you. In accordance with foundation policy, the FIU Foundation may assess a one-time advancement initiative fee in the amount of 3% of the gift to support the university’s general fundraising and capital campaign expenditures. The initiative will be collected with the first installment of the gift (and any subsequent installment, if necessary) in order to fulfill the Initiative as soon as practicable.