Make an Impact at BAPA Events
Become a BAPA Event Sponsor
Sponsoring BAPA events is a great way to build your brand, reach new target customers and strengthen customer loyalty. It sends a message to your customer base that you care about our community.
BAPA’s special events draw thousands of people to experience the unique beauty and hospitality of Beverly/Morgan Park throughout the year. We offer tiered levels of sponsorship with unique benefits and the ability to spread your commitment across multiple events for maximum reach.
In 2027, we celebrate two milestones – BAPA’s 80th anniversary and the 50th annual Ridge Run.
BAPA by the Numbers
2027 Sponsorship Opportunities
February 6
200+ visitors
40+ local businesses
Meet with local experts in the health and wellness sphere
April 24
200+ volunteers
24+ local parks, train stations, schoolyards & public spaces
May 16
800+ visitors
6 private homes
Chicago’s oldest home tour
May 31
5,000+ participants
101 year old parade
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary with us! Run or walk through the historic Beverly Hills
May 31
Chicago’s oldest Memorial Day Parade immediately follows the Ridge Run
July 11
400+ visitors
8 private gardens
Experiences at each garden features live music, local food and beverage companies
June – September
4 summer concerts
1,000+ neighbors at each concert
4 local bands
4 local businesses / food trucks
8+ hours of free, live, local music
October TBD
BAPA’s second annual Comedy Night
200+ attendees
Choose Your Level of Commitment
Annual Partnerships
Champion Partner
$10,000
Everything in Community Partner, plus:
- One program sponsorship of your choice
- Annual planning check-in with the Executive Director
- Premium logo position across print, digital, signage and shirts
- Recognition at every signature event
- Featured partner spotlight in The Villager
- First right of renewal for 2028
- Two-Year BAPA Business Membership
Community Partner
$5,000
- Logo placement across all event materials, including race and volunteer shirts
- Recognition at all signature events
- The Villager and social media recognition
- Event hospitality: 8 tickets and 2 tables at events of your choosing
- One-year BAPA Business Membership
Support an Event
Ridge Run Lead Sponsor
$3,500
Named lead sponsor of the 50th Annual Ridge Run
- Near-top logo on commemorative race & volunteer shirts (deadline: April 20)
- Premium race-day visibility
- The Villager and BAPA.org recognition
- One-year BAPA Business Membership
Event
Sponsor
$1,000 | Named sponsor of the event of your choice: Health Expo, Home Tour, Ridge Run, Memorial Day Parade, Garden Walk or Laugh Where You Live, which includes a table at the event
Porch Concert
Sponsor
$2,000 | Named sponsor of a Porch Concert of your choosing, which includes a table at the event and verbal recognition on the stage
Event
Friend
$500 | Logo placement at the event of your choice
- Ridge Run shirt (deadline: April 20)
- Volunteer shirt (deadline: March 12)
- Home Tour map
- Garden Walk map
- Event-day table
Support a Program
Cornerstone
$5,000 | All programs listed, plus: The Villager feature, guest speaker slots, welcome-tote materials and a two-year BAPA Business Membership
Teen Service Corps.
$1,500 | Recognition at monthly meetings, lgoo on materials, one guest speaker slot
New Neighbor Welcome
$1,500 | Named sponsor of the welcome program: materials in every tote, monthly spotlight and the annual Meet & Greet
Small Business
$500 | Session sponsor of one expert-led workshop on marketing, financing, licensing or growth
Old House Lecture Series
$500 | Sponsor of sessions helping homeowners preserve historic homes
Volunteer Service Corps
$1,500 | Sponsor of the newly re-established BAPA Volunteer Corps.
Ridge Run & Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27, 2024
BAPA’s largest event draws more than 5,000 runners, walkers, volunteers and spectators from Chicagoland to run, walk, cheer, and enjoy the parade. The Ridge Run is Chicago’s oldest and most beloved neighborhood 10K. The Memorial Day Parade is 98 years old, making it one of Chicago’s longest running traditions.
Platinum Sponsor
$5,000
- Banner at start/finish line
- Sponsor logo printed on runner t-shirts; runners wear Ridge Run shirts all year
- Opportunity to be the race starter for one of the races
- Spotlight article in The Villager, circulation 16,000
- Live sponsor introductions from Main Stage
- Logo placement on BAPA 2024 volunteer shirts to be used at all BAPA events
- Discounted advertising rates in The Villager, circulation 16,000
- 1-year BAPA Business Membership
- Sponsor logo on Ridge Run promotional print materials
- Tent at Ridge Park for in-person community engagement and program introduction
- Opportunity to add promotional items to New Neighbor bags
Gold Sponsor
$1,500
- Live sponsor introductions from Main Stage
- Logo placement on BAPA 2024 volunteer shirts to be used at all BAPA events
- Discounted advertising rates in The Villager, circulation 16,000
- 1-year BAPA Business Membership
- Sponsor logo on Ridge Run promotional print materials
- Tent at Ridge Park for in-person community engagement and program introduction
- Opportunity to add promotional items to New Neighbor bags
Silver Sponsor
$500
- Sponsor logo on Ridge Run promotional print materials
- Tent at Ridge Park for in-person community engagement and program introduction
- Opportunity to add promotional items to New Neighbor bags
Porch Concerts
Fridays in 2024: May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13
A series of five family-friendly outdoor summer concerts at locations throughout Beverly/Morgan Park. We anticipate 500+ neighbors at these free concerts featuring local musicians, local food trucks and snacks for purchase.
Presenting Sponsor
$5,000
- Recognition in The Villager article and ad as presenting sponsor each month of the series
- Opportunity to have tent and table for in-person community engagement
- Sponsor giveaways can be distributed at the concerts
- Discounted advertising rates in The Villager, circulation 16,000
- 1-year BAPA Business Membership
- Signage at each concert with sponsor logo
- Sponsor logo on BAPA 2024 Volunteer shirts
- Opportunity to add promotional items to New Neighbor bags
Single Concert Sponsor
$1,000
- Recognition during concert
- 1-year BAPA Business Membership
- Signage with logo at concert
- Sponsor logo on BAPA 2024 Volunteer shirts
- Opportunity to add promotional items to New Neighbor bags
Home Tour
Sunday, May 19, 2024
The Home Tour showcases a selection of private residences and public institutions in our community. 800 attendees enjoy beautiful interior and exterior spaces, with live music, tastings and demonstrations from local businesses.
Presenting Sponsor
$5,000
- Sponsor logo on posters, advertisements, signage and Home Tour maps
- Recognition in The Villager article and on social media
- Opportunity to have a table at event starting location
- Discounted advertising rates in The Villager, circulation 16,000
- 1-year BAPA Business Membership
- Sponsor logo on BAPA 2024 Volunteer shirts
- Opportunity to add promotional items to New Neighbor bags
Home Tour Sponsor
$1,000
per location
- On site signage at a featured home with sponsor logo
- 1-year BAPA Business Membership
- Sponsor logo on BAPA 2024 Volunteer shirts
- Sponsor logo on Home Tour maps
- Opportunity to add promotional items to New Neighbor bags
Home Tour Map Sponsor
$500
- Sponsor logo on Home Tour maps
- Opportunity to add promotional items to New Neighbor bags
Garden Walk
Sunday, July 21, 2024
BAPA’s Garden Walk draws approximately 800 visitors to unique gardens throughout Beverly/Morgan Park.
Presenting Sponsor
$5,000
- Sponsor logo on all posters, advertisements, and signage
- Opportunity to have a table on site at Edna White Garden, where event begins
- Recognition in The Villager and on social media
- 1-year BAPA Business Membership
- Sponsor logo on BAPA 2024 Volunteer shirts
- Sponsor logo on Garden Walk maps
- Opportunity to add promotional items to New Neighbor bags
Garden Walk Sponsor
$1,000
per location
- On-site signage at a featured garden with sponsor logo
- 1-year BAPA Business Membership
- Sponsor logo on BAPA 2024 Volunteer shirts
- Sponsor logo on Garden Walk maps
- Opportunity to add promotional items to New Neighbor bags
Garden Walk Tour Map Sponsor
$500
- Sponsor logo on Garden Walk maps
- Opportunity to add promotional items to New Neighbor bags
BAPA Volunteer Shirt
Perfect for the sponsor that wants to support BAPA and share their community spirit and pride with our Beverly/Morgan Park neighbors. Your logo will be printed on BAPA’s Volunteer T-shirts worn at all 2024 events and projects. BAPA is supported by more than 750 volunteers who wear these T-shirts each year, ensuring that your logo will be seen.
Just My Logo Sponsorship | $500
Commitment deadline is April 1