When our schools succeed, our community thrives.
MEF is a non-profit organization that funds teacher-initiated grants in Madison Public Schools.
We fund great ideas that inspire educators and enrich the academic and creative lives and social emotional health of students.
In 2024, we received a record amount of grant requests from Madison educators and awarded 39 grants totaling more than $142,000. As we launch our 2025 MEF Corporate Sponsorship Campaign, the deadline for our first 2025 grant cycle is only a few weeks away and the submissions are rolling in.
Every grant we fund represents a unique, innovative, and enriching learning opportunity that would not be possible without the generosity of our local business community. Can we count on your support as a corporate sponsor this year?
We have an exciting slate of events planned in 2025, including the MEF Madison 5K Run/Walk (May 4), MEF Pickleball Tournament (May 31), “Meffie” Awards: Celebrating Innovation in Teaching (August), and MEF Fall Adult Social (Fall 2025). MEF sponsors receive a wide range of brand recognition year round online, in print, and in-person. Now is the time to secure your sponsorship to take advantage of all we have planned in 2025.
When you join our 2025 MEF Corporate Sponsorship Campaign, you are supporting Madison educators, championing innovation and creativity in our classrooms, and investing in the entire Rose City community. Visit our website for a closer look at our accomplishments, review the attached sponsorship levels and benefits, and start your MEF sponsorship HERE.
Featured Sponsor of the MEF for the sponsorship year, and named accordingly at all Premier Events (annual MEF 5K Run/Walk, Pickleball Tournament, and Fall Gala (see below)), event marketing, and on social media as follows:
- Mentioned in all Premier Event press releases
- Exhibit space at all three Premier Events
- Featured branded activity at all Premier Events (i.e., 5K water stop)
- Large name and logo on event sign and banners; name or logo on 5K bib, name and logo on 5K t-shirt
- Three exclusive posts on social media
- Complimentary entries to Premier Events (# based on event)
- Company name and logo hyperlink on MEF website for one year as Platinum Partner
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GOLD PARTNER: $5,000
Prominent placement and recognition on MEF website, benefits at MEF Premier Events, event marketing, and on social media as follows:
- Mentioned in one Premier Event press release
- Exhibit space at all three Premier Events
- Featured branded activity at two Premier Events (i.e., 5K water stop)
- Large name and logo on event sign and banners; name or logo on 5K bib, name and logo on 5K t-shirt
- Two exclusive posts on social media
- Complimentary entries to Premier Events (# based on event)
- Company name and logo hyperlink on MEF website for one year as Gold Partner
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SILVER PARTNER: $2,500
Name/company logo on MEF website as Silver Partner, benefits at MEF Premier Events, event marketing, and on social media as follows:
- Exhibit space at two Premier Events
- Featured branded activity at one Premier Event (i.e., 5K water stop, signature drink)
- Large name and logo on event sign and banners; name and logo on 5K t-shirt
- One exclusive post on social media
- 2 Complimentary 5K race and Pickleball registrations
- Company name and logo on MEF website for one year as Silver Partner
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BRONZE PARTNER: $1,000
Name/company logo on MEF website as Bronze Partner, benefits at MEF Premier Events, event marketing, and on social media as follows:
- Exhibit space at one Premier Event
- Medium branded giveaway/activity (i.e., demo, consult, lead warmups, etc.) at one Premier Event
- Name and logo on event sign and banners
- One exclusive post on social media
- 1 Complimentary 5K race OR Pickleball registration
- Company name and logo on MEF website for one year as Bronze Partner
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PARTNER: $500
Name/company logo on MEF website as MEF Partner, benefits for one Premier Event, and on social media as follows:
- Exhibit space at 5K OR medium branded giveaway/activity (i.e., demo, consult, lead warmups, etc.) at one Premier Event
- Name and logo on event sign and banners
- Mentioned and tagged on social media post recognizing all Partner Level sponsors twice per sponsorship year.
- Name/company logo on MEF website as MEF Partner
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FRIEND: $250
Name/company logo on MEF website for one year as MEF Friend
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EXCLUSIVE EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Become the exclusive, named sponsor of an MEF Event (other than the three Premier Events) (e.g. the Annual Meffie Awards). Name/company logo on MEF website, event marketing, and on social media as aligned with donation levels above.
- Event participation and marketing recognition commensurate with level of sponsorship, event audience and event logistics.
BRANDED EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor features or components of MEF events (e.g. featured cocktail at adult social).
- Benefits commensurate with donation levels above.
IN-KIND EVENT DONATIONS will receive benefits aligned with sponsorship levels above.
Premier Events
22nd Annual MEF 5K Run/Walk (May 4, 2025) • 4th Annual Pickleball Tournament (May 31, 2025) • MEF Fall Social (Fall 2025)