Together for Hope 25th Anniversary Annual Meeting

25th Anniversary · October 21–23, 2026 · Jackson, Mississippi

Partners in Hope Sponsorships

Together for Hope’s 25th Anniversary Annual Meeting gathers 150+ coalition member organizations from across the Delta, Black Belt, Appalachia, and Tribal Nations/Texas/Four Corners — grassroots practitioners working to abolish persistent rural poverty in America’s most underserved communities. The Partners in Hope program offers three tracks of engagement, each designed to connect your organization with TFH’s network in ways that fit your goals.

Become a Sponsor

Track 1

Underwrite the Work

Name recognition. Support that brings the coalition together.

These tiers fund coalition member participation in the Annual Meeting — travel, lodging, and registration. Sponsors are recognized in the program, on signage, and in post-event communications.

Tier Amount Benefit
Friend $500 Name in program. Combines with other funds to bring 1 coalition member to the event.
Community $1,000 Brings 1–2 coalition members. Name in program.
Champion $2,500 Brings 3–5 coalition members. Name in program + signage.
Cornerstone $5,000 Brings a full regional delegation. Name in program + signage + social media recognition.
Name Your Own Any amount Support at the level that’s right for you. Name recognition commensurate with the gift.

Track 2

Engage the Coalition

Direct access to TFH’s 150+ member organizations across our regions.

These tiers give sponsors structured access to TFH’s practitioner network — the people doing the work on the ground in 338 persistent poverty counties across 30 states.

Tier Amount Benefit
Network $1,000 Curated member email list (post-event, opt-in).
Partner $2,000 Email list + exhibit presence at Annual Meeting.
Convener $3,500 Email list + exhibit + engagement opportunity with coalition members.
Anchor $5,000 All of the above + dedicated track or sessions, co-branded with TFH. Specific approval required.

Track 3

Engage the Donors

Access to TFH’s philanthropic community.

These tiers place sponsors in front of TFH’s donor base and broader supporters at the Gala and related high-visibility moments during the Annual Meeting weekend.

Tier Amount Benefit
Illuminate $5,000 Underwrite the screening of the documentary film Rising Hope held during the Annual Meeting. Name recognition at the screening.
Invest $10,000 Underwrite the immersion experiences (museum visits, historical lessons). Recognition in materials + brief acknowledgment.
Elevate $20,000 Gala underwriter. Premier recognition in program, signage, and remarks.
Presenting $40,000 Presenting sponsor of the 25th Anniversary Gala. Physical presence at the Gala, named in all event branding, and remarks from the stage.

Ready to join us? Choose the track and tier that fits your organization and complete your sponsorship through our campaign page.

Become a Sponsor

Have questions? Contact Chief Development Officer, Natalie Aho, natalie@tfhope.org.

Need to register? Return to registration page.