Sponsorship Overview

Sponsoring Cars on First offers businesses an unmatched opportunity to gain brand exposure while directly supporting Ubuntu Spirit, Inc., a Fort Myers-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to feeding and serving the food-insecure population of Downtown Fort Myers.

Your sponsorship is 100% tax-deductible and makes a direct impact by funding weekly outreach efforts and helping to launch a mobile community service unit that will expand the nonprofit’s reach in vulnerable neighborhoods.

About Ubuntu Spirit, Inc.

Ubuntu Spirit began as a grassroots movement to combat hunger and promote human dignity. It now serves over 100 meals weekly in Downtown Fort Myers, regardless of weather or circumstance. Ubuntu—a Zulu term meaning "I am because we are"—underscores the nonprofit’s commitment to community, equity, and shared humanity.

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

1. Title Sponsor - $15,000 (Exclusive - 1 Available)

Brand Integration:

• Event Co-Naming Rights: Cars on First presented by [Your Company]

• Primary logo placement on all event signage, banners, flyers, and promo materials

• Headline recognition in all press releases, broadcast features, and media interviews

Experience & Exposure:

• Speaking opportunity during event launch

• 20 Charity Experience tickets

• Large-scale banner displays in high-traffic areas

• Custom brand feature on website & social media

2. VIP Sponsor - $10,000 (3 Available)

Brand Exposure:

• Logo on printed brochures, digital ads, and sponsor walls

• Media acknowledgment in select press releases

Engagement:

• 10 Charity Experience tickets

• Highlighted social media feature and web listing

3. Platinum Sponsor - $5,000 (2 Available)

On-Site Promotion:

• Logo on stage banners and vendor zone signage

• Banner placement in key traffic zones

Hospitality & Visibility:

• 6 Charity Experience tickets

• Sponsor spotlight on event website and posts

4. Gold Sponsor - $2,500 (3 Available)

Community Impact Branding:

• Logo on general signage and print marketing

• 4 Charity Experience tickets

• Social media story and brand mention

5. Silver Sponsor - $1,000 (4 Available)

Entry-Level Exposure:

• Logo on sponsor page of website and select materials

• 2 Charity Experience tickets

• Company mention in event recap email and onsite signage

  
  

Why Sponsor Cars on First?

• ✅ 100% Tax-Deductible Under IRS Guidelines

• ✅ Amplify Brand Reach to Over 1.5M Media Consumers & 3M+ Social Followers

• ✅ Support a Mission Feeding 100+ People Weekly

• ✅ Connect With SWFL's Automotive, Business, & Nonprofit Communities

• ✅ Premium Networking, Positive PR, & Long-Term Recognition

Thank you for completing your sponsorship registration!

To finalize your sponsorship and activate benefits, please email the following to info@carson1st.com within 3 business days:

• ✅ Signed Sponsorship Agreement (if not already submitted)

• ✅ High-resolution logo (vector or png preferred)

• ✅ Business name as you'd like it displayed

• ✅ Bio on your business or organization

• ✅ Social media handles for promotional tagging

• ✅ Primary marketing contact name & email

📩 A 100% tax-deductible receipt from Ubuntu Spirit, Inc. will be emailed to you within 7–10 business days of payment.