Sponsorships help the Helen Kate Furness Free Library to sustain our mission of bringing lifelong learning, discovery and joy to our community.
Around 40% of our annual operating budget comes from the generous support of our community and sponsors like you. In 2023, more than 32,000 people walked through our doors, and we offered 260 community programs reaching 6,125 people. In early 2024, we’ll be launching our Library of Things, where you can check out tools, electronics, outdoor games and more.
As a Helen Kate sponsor, your business will gain visibility, generate goodwill and help the library further its mission of fostering lifelong learning in our community. The benefits of each sponsor level are detailed here.
Sponsorships begin on April 1st, 2024 and extend through March 31st, 2025.
Helen Kate Hero
$2500
- Named sponsor of all HKF fundraising events throughout the year, and acknowledged in event publicity
- Your business name/logo included on sponsor signage at library throughout the year
- Recognition in Helen Kate’s annual report & donor report
- 20 tickets to our fall fundraiser, Well Red ($1000 value)
- Website and newsletter presence throughout the year
- Invitation to our annual large donor recognition event
- Your business featured on the rotating digital screen in our lobby
- “Meet our Helen Kate Heroes” feature on website all year
- Plaque to hang at your place of business
Furness Friend
$1000
- Named sponsor of all HKF fundraising events throughout the year, and acknowledged in event publicity
- Your business name/logo included on sponsor signage at library throughout the year
- Recognition in Helen Kate’s annual report & donor report
- 8 tickets to our fall fundraiser, Well Red ($400 value)
- Website and newsletter presence throughout the year
- Invitation to our annual large donor recognition event
- Your business name/logo featured on the rotating digital screen in our lobby
- “Meet our Furness Friends” feature included as a blurb in one monthly newsletter
Library Lover
$500
- Named sponsor of all HKF fundraising events throughout the year, and acknowledged in event publicity
- Your business name/logo included on sponsor signage at library throughout the year
- Recognition in Helen Kate’s annual report & donor report
- 4 tickets to our fall fundraiser, Well Red ($200 value)
- Website and newsletter presence throughout the year
- Invitation to our annual large donor recognition event
Book Club
$250
- Named sponsor of all HKF fundraising events throughout the year, acknowledged in event publicity
- Your business name/logo included on sponsor signage at library throughout the year
- Recognition in Helen Kate’s annual report & donor report
- 2 tickets to our fall fundraiser, Well Red ($100 value)
- Newsletter presence throughout the year
Premier Sponsor
for Well Red
$2500
- Receive everything in the Helen Kate Hero sponsorship package
- Plus top billing as the event sponsor.
Premier Sponsor
for Great Getaway
$1500
- Receive everything in the Furness Friend sponsorship package
- Plus top billing as the event sponsor.
Premier Sponsor
for Summer Auction
$1500
- Receive everything in the Furness Friend sponsorship package
- Plus top billing as the event sponsor.
Premier Sponsor
for Jazz or Food Truck Events
$1500
- Receive everything in the Furness Friend sponsorship package
- Plus top billing as the event sponsor.
