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Support our programming.

Gain exposure for your brand or business by sponsoring University City District’s community and networking events or by becoming a UCD Champion. Sponsorships provide valuable visibility while fostering community engagement, and enhancing the vibrancy of the neighborhood.

Partner with University City District to support programming that strengthens the community while gaining meaningful exposure for your brand or business. We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities designed to align your organization with high-impact events, public spaces, and initiatives across University City. See more information on each opportunity below. 

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Want to learn more?

To learn more about working with University City District as a sponsor or becoming a UCD Champion, please contact Senior Vice President of Strategy Sarah Steltz.

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Become A Sponsor

Enjoy Exclusive Sponsorship Benefits

University City District’s free events are made possible through the support of local partners and businesses. Sponsors gain brand visibility through our signature summer events, networking gatherings, and neighborhood pop-ups, connecting directly with residents, students, workers, and visitors.  

Sponsorship benefits may include logo placement with clickable links, on-site tabling opportunities, recognition in marketing and promotional materials, and more. 

To learn more, please contact the Director of Programs and Partnerships, Margaret Starke.  

Become a UCD Champion

University City District’s Champion Program fuels UCD’s collective economic impact while connecting leading businesses in and around University City with exclusive networking opportunities, custom research, and other members-only benefits. Champion partnership is available to local businesses and institutions at three levels: Prosperity, Community, and Cornerstone. Read more about each below to determine which level of support is right for your organization!

Learn more about UCD Champion packages
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Learn more about UCD Champion packages

UCD Champion Benefits Include:

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Priority Benefit Services

Receive priority support with exterior building checks, graffiti removal, special trash pickups, and public space maintenance. UCD also offers on-site Safety Fairs to enhance safety for your clients and tenants.

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Research

Gain exclusive insights through a quarterly market trends newsletter, customized research, and tools like PlacerAI and ArcGIS. You’ll also receive complimentary copies of the State of University City annual report to share with partners and stakeholders.

Reports + Data
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Customized Marketing Packages

Enjoy display ads in UCD’s Connection newsletter, recognition at the State of University City event, and guaranteed sponsorship of select Signature Summer Events. Additional discounts on sponsorship opportunities further enhance your visibility.

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And More!

Read the detailed PDFs outlining the Prosperity, Community, and Cornerstone packages at the link below to learn about the many benefits!

Learn more!
Collective Economic Growth

Your Investment Powers University City’s Growth

120,000
public safety patrol hours/year
4,400+
Nighttime walking escorts of University City students and residents to their homes
44,000
Hours of public maintenance services/per year, including 130,000 bags of trash removed
3,500
Graffiti tags erased
130,000
Bags of trash removed
50,000+
Attendees at special events annually
$1.3M+
Annual media value through advertising and press

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