2026–2027 CAMPAIGN
One
investment.
Year-round recognition.
A stronger Lee County starts here.
Join businesses investing in opportunity close to home.
Why partner with us?
Invest in your community.
Amplify your brand.
United Way brings local businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, volunteers, and neighbors together to tackle Lee County’s most pressing challenges.
Expand Education
Build strong foundations through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and other literacy-focused initiatives.
Address Essential Needs
Improve access to food through Summer Eats and the 24/7 Mini Food Center.
Improve Health
Support programs and partnerships that strengthen physical and mental health.
Strengthen Our Community
Invest through community grants in 35 area nonprofits meeting essential local needs.
Volunteer action
Food access
Early literacy
Choose your level of investment
A partnership that grows with your business.
Every level includes recognition as a United Way Business Partner. Higher investments unlock more opportunities to connect your name with local impact.
Community Visionary
$10,000+
- Logo listed on website with link
- Business Partner decal
- Business Partner press release
- Social media thank-you with business photo
- Listed on Business Partner event banner
- Logo on Day of Caring T-shirt
- Recognition at all signature events
- 8 Campaign Celebration tickets
- 8 Girlfriend Gala tickets
Community Champion
$5,000–$9,999
- Logo listed on website with link
- Business Partner decal
- Business Partner press release
- Social media thank-you with business photo
- Listed on Business Partner event banner
- Logo on Day of Caring T-shirt
- Recognition at 2 signature events
- 8 Campaign Celebration tickets
Community Leader
$2,500–$4,999
- Logo listed on website with link
- Business Partner decal
- Business Partner press release
- Social media thank-you with business photo
- Listed on Business Partner event banner
- Logo on Day of Caring T-shirt
- Recognition at 1 signature event
Community Builder
$1,000–$2,499
- Logo listed on website with link to page
- Business Partner decal
- Recognized in Business Partner press release
- Individual social media thank-you post
- Listed on Business Partner event banner
365 Community Member
$365–$999
- Business listed on Business Partner webpage
- Business Partner decal
- Recognized in Business Partner press release
Benefit year
April 1, 2027–March 31, 2028
Corporate gifts received through March 31, 2027 determine recognition for the benefit year.
Signature event recognition
Your business, visible where the community gathers.
Eligible partners receive coordinated recognition before, during, and after selected United Way events.
- Logo or business name on event print materials
- Business listed on the event webpage
- Verbal recognition during the event
- Business tagged in event social posts
- Mention in radio PSAs or interviews
- Fall Bingo
- Winter Bingo
- Trivia Night
- Girlfriend Gala
- Downtown Dolly Stampede
- Day of Caring
Event & program sponsorships
Focused opportunities. Memorable local impact.
These limited opportunities let businesses connect with a specific program or event experience.
12 opportunities available
Once Upon a Month Sponsor
$500 / month
Help support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Lee County by sponsoring one month of books.
- Featured sponsor recognition on social media
- Sponsor label included on books distributed during your selected month
Girlfriend Gala sponsorships
Help create the experience.
Every Gala sponsor receives program recognition, sponsored-area signage, a verbal thank-you, and recognition in the Facebook event details.
1 available
Music Sponsor
$250
1 available
Photo Booth Sponsor
$500
1 available
Charcuterie Sponsor
$1,000
3 available
Premier Item Sponsor
Item valued at $500
UNITED
IS THE
WAY
Ready to partner?
Let’s
build a stronger Lee County—together.
Contact Ashley Richter to select your partnership level, reserve a sponsorship, or talk through the best fit for your business.
United Way of Lee County · PO Box 382 · Dixon, IL 61021