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2026 SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

Rockford Bands provides students with opportunities to grow through music, leadership, teamwork, discipline, and community engagement. 

Sponsorship support helps fund 

  • Uniforms
  • Equipment
  • Competition fees
  • Instructional support
  • Technology
  • Travel accommodations
  • Other supplemental student expenses throughout the marching band season.

Sponsors receive meaningful visibility throughout the Rockford community through performances, competitions, social media, newsletters, football games, band events, and the Rockford Marching Invitational (RMI) all season long.

The Rockford Marching Band presents their 2023 show, None Shall Sleep.

Community Reach & Visibility

Rockford Bands provides sponsors with opportunities to connect with a broad and engaged audience throughout the season, including:

  • Hundreds of student performers, families, and supporters
  • Local and regional event attendees
  • Community supporters and alumni
  • Multiple school districts and visiting programs
  • Thousands of social media and digital impressions throughout the season

SPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES

Community Sponsor — $150

  • Name listed in the Rockford Invitational (RMI) event program
  • Website recognition
  • Social media thank-you post
  • Tax-deductible receipt

Bronze Sponsor — $300

  • All Community Sponsor benefits
  • Business logo listed in the Rockford Invitational (RMI) event program
  • Sponsor recognition during select football games and band events
  • One dedicated social media spotlight

Silver Sponsor — $600

  • All Bronze Sponsor benefits
  • Newsletter feature
  • Two tagged social media features

Gold Sponsor — $1,000

  • All Silver Sponsor benefits
  • Half-page advertisement in the Rockford Invitational (RMI) event program
  • Promotional offer or flyer shared digitally with band families
  • One featured sponsor spotlight through Rockford Bands social media and family communications
  • 12″ × 12″ full-color logo decal displayed on the Rockford Bands

Platinum Sponsor — $2,500

  • All previous Gold Sponsor benefits
  • 18″ × 18″ full-color logo decal in a premium placement on the equipment trailer
  • Sponsor recognition during major events
  • Enhanced sponsor recognition across Rockford Bands social media and major event communications
  • Full-page advertisement in the Rockford Invitational (RMI) event program

Presenting Sponsor — $5,000

**Limited Availability**

  • All previous Platinum Sponsor benefits
  • “Presented by [Business Name]” recognition for select events or programs
  • 24″ × 24″ full-color logo decal in a prominent trailer location
  • Featured recognition on the website, social media, newsletters, and email communications
  • Digital screen or Jumbotron recognition (where available)
  • Premium recognition during select events and announcements
  • Exclusive sponsor category
  • Premium full-page advertisement in the Rockford Invitational (RMI) event program

Exclusive Title Sponsor Opportunity — $10,000–$20,000

**Exclusive Partnership Opportunity**

  • All previous benefits
  • Exclusive naming rights partnership opportunities
  • 36″ × 36″ (or custom-sized) full-color trailer logo with premier placement
  • Premier branding across Rockford Bands marketing materials
  • Featured recognition on the website, social media, email communications, and event signage
  • Premium event recognition and VIP opportunities, where feasible
  • Season-long recognition as the Exclusive Title Sponsor
  • Customized sponsorship package developed in collaboration with Rockford Bands

Additional Partnership Opportunities

  • Scholarships
  • Equipment sponsorships
  • Hotel accommodations
  • Livestream sponsorships
  • Student leadership initiatives
  • Special events and competitions

Contact Information

Rockford Band Parents
PO Box 750
Rockford, MI 49341

Sponsorship Inquiries

Megan Romano, Sponsorship Chair
sponsorships@rockfordbands.org