Presented in Partnership with

Ames Public Library

Partnership on an event does not constitute Ames Public Library’s endorsement of the content or views expressed by participants.

Collegiate UMC and
​Wesley Foundation

SAPPHIRE Sponsors

Named as a partner sponsor of AMES PRIDEFEST on all materials
Large logo on AmesPride.org linked to website/social media
Large logo on print program
Bi-weekly social media posts
Named in all press releases
1 Commercial booth space at event with premium visibility
1 day-of on-stage announcement from sponsor representative

$5,000+

change lives

2018 SAPPHIRE Sponsors

Collegiate UMC and Wesley Foundation

When asked why they wanted to sponsor AMES PRIDEFEST: "Because Collegiate/ Wesley loves the LGBTQIA+ community and want to celebrate and let people know there's a faith community where all means all!"

EMERALD Sponsors

Medium logo on AmesPride.org linked to website/social media
Medium logo on print program
Monthly social media posts
Named in all press releases
1 Commercial booth space at event
1 day-of on-stage announcement from Ames Pride staff

$2,500+

Get involved

2018 EMERALD Sponsors

London Underground

When asked why they wanted to sponsor AMES PRIDEFEST: "London Underground is a business that strives for inclusivity, equality, and community engagement. We believe sponsoring Pridefest is a great opportunity to express our support for the LGBTQIA+ community and continue to build on the relationship with the committee that organizes Queers and Beers."

GOLD Sponsors

Small logo on AmesPride.org linked to website/social media
Small logo on print program
Shout out on social media
1 Commercial booth space at event

$1,000+

Go for gold

2018 GOLD Sponsors

When asked why they wanted to sponsor AMES PRIDEFEST: "We believe in inclusiveness of all individuals regardless of faith, race, gender, identity or nationality; we must break down the dividing walls that separate us. Our congregation and denomination (Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.) affirm the ordination of LGBTQIA+ members and the marriage of LGBTQIA+ couples."

When asked why they wanted to sponsor AMES PRIDEFEST: "At the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business we strive to build a culture that champions diversity and inclusion."

SPARK Sponsors

Name listed on AmesPride.org
Name listed on print program
Spark and above are available for individuals, families, companies and organizations

$250+

start something big

2018 SPARK Sponsors

Ames Chamber
​of Commerce

Ames Main Street

Ames United
​Church of Christ

The Fighting Burrito

Mark Forbis

Inkblot Studio

Iowa State University
​College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Iowa State University
​College of ​Design

Iowa State University
​College of Engineering

RUBY Sponsors

Name listed on AmesPride.org
Only available for individuals/families. Companies and organizations are ineligible.

$10+

Be Recognized

2018 RUBY Sponsors

In Memory of Our
Brothers and Sisters
Lost to AIDS
​
I Remember Always
​John "Juanita" Grause

In Memory of Activist John Chamberlain

In Memory of
​Ginger Elaine Cade
"For the love of living"

Jim, Will, Fionn & Moses
​Coppoc

IN-KIND Sponsors

In addition to cash sponsorships, there are numerous ways you can participate through in-kind donations. The range of possibilities is wide-open. Only paid levels are shown above. All in-kind sponsorship levels will be negotiated separately.

Help out a friend

2018 IN-KIND Sponsors

Prints Copy Center

Quality Inn & Suites
Starlite Village
​Conference Center 

Ali Cakes

Dreamscape Homebuilders

Everts Flowers

Fresh Thyme

Intensitee Clothing

Little Woods Herbal

Morning Bell Coffee

PhotoSynthesis

Ames Pride is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded to promote community building among LGBTQIA+ individuals, to educate the community of issues affecting LGBTQIA+ people, and to facilitate an environment that values the intersectional identities of all people living in and around the City of Ames. We are committed to maintaining a community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person, fosters mutual respect among its directors and volunteers, encourages each individual to reach their own potential, and builds momentum for the equitable treatment of all people.

AMES PRIDEFEST is the signature event sponsored and organized by Ames Pride.  This event encourages the community to come together to support LGBTQIA+ people and families. As such, our pride festival event is an all-ages and family-friendly event. We hope that AMES PRIDEFEST serves as a connection point between LGBTQIA+ people and the community that supports them.

Right to Refuse Sponsor

Ames Pride reserves the right to reject a potential sponsor that does not meet the spirit of the mission and values of Ames Pride, its partners and AMES PRIDEFEST. Under no circumstance can Ames Pride accept funding or donations directly from tobacco or alcohol companies. Companies that sell these products may be approved.