2026–2027 Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsor Leadership Oakland
Put your organization in front of the leaders shaping our community. Pick the program and level that fit your goals.
Why Sponsor Leadership Oakland
Since 1990, the Leadership Oakland Cornerstone Program has brought together more than 1,600 leaders from corporate, civic and nonprofit organizations throughout the community. Our graduates put their knowledge and network to work as key contributors in their communities and places of business.
When you sponsor Leadership Oakland, your organization is seen by class members, civic leaders, speakers and community members. Every sponsor receives visibility on our website and social media. You can choose the program and level that fit your goals, from a single Cornerstone session to our annual Taste of Leadership Oakland celebration.
1990Cornerstone Program founded
1,600+Leaders brought together
Signature Sponsorships
Our highest-visibility opportunities, with recognition across the full Leadership Oakland year.
Presenting Sponsor
Show the community your support for Leadership Oakland.- Company name/logo prominently displayed on marketing materials and name tags
- Listed as top sponsor on website with logo and link
- Social media recognition leading up to and during all events
- Banner with company logo displayed in front of room for all events
- Video clip of company representative at the program for social media sharing
- Company name highlighted in press release
- Invitation to attend events
Cornerstone Program Sponsor
Sponsor all Cornerstone Program sessions, including the Retreat. Sessions are held once a month, September 2026 to June 2027.- Company logo prominently displayed at all sessions
- Company name displayed on all marketing materials
- Listed as a sponsor on website with logo and link
- Social media recognition leading up to and during sessions
- Invitation to attend future events
Candidate Scholarship Sponsor
Sponsor a scholarship for an individual in the Cornerstone Program.- Company logo prominently displayed
- Company name displayed on all marketing materials
- Listed as a sponsor on website with logo and link
- Recognition at graduation
CornerstoneSession Sponsorships
Promote your business to class members, civic leaders, speakers, and community members.
Cornerstone sessions are held once a month, September 2026 through June 2027. Each session focuses on a different part of our community.
Session Sponsor
- Invitation to join class for session
- May distribute promotional items
- Logo on agenda
- Verbal recognition during session
- Recognition in LO monthly newsletter
- Recognition on LO website / social media
Lunch Sponsor
- Logo on agenda
- Verbal recognition during session
- Recognition in LO monthly newsletter
- Recognition on LO website / social media
Supporting Sponsor
- Logo on agenda
- Verbal recognition during session
- Recognition on LO website
Breakfast of Champions
Leadership Oakland hosts three Breakfast of Champions events during the program year. Each event focuses on a relevant topic.
Community Champion
- Welcome during event
- May distribute promotional items
- Reserved seating
- Logo on agenda
- Verbal recognition during event
- Recognition on LO website / social media
- 7 tickets to event
Community Partner
- Reserved seating
- May distribute promotional items
- Logo on agenda
- Verbal recognition during event
- Recognition on LO website / social media
- 5 tickets to event
Community Supporter
- Logo on agenda
- Verbal recognition during event
- Recognition on LO website / social media
- 3 tickets to event
2027 Leadership Conference
Leadership Oakland hosts a one-day leadership conference each year. The event focuses on relevant leadership topics.
Community Champion
- Welcome during conference
- Opportunity to distribute promotional items
- Reserved seating
- Logo on all printed conference materials
- Verbal recognition during conference
- Recognition on LO website / social media
- Recognition in press release
- 3 reservations for conference
Community Partner
- Reserved seating
- Logo on all printed session materials
- Verbal recognition during program
- Recognition on LO website / social media
- 2 reservations for conference
Community Supporter
- Logo on all printed session materials
- Verbal recognition during program
- Recognition on LO website / social media
- 1 reservation for conference
Taste of Leadership Oakland
Leadership Oakland’s annual networking event to celebrate the year. The event is open to the public.
Community Champion
- Speaking opportunity at event
- Distribute promotional items
- VIP table location
- Logo on table
- Logo in presentation
- Recognition on LO website / social media
- 8 tickets to event
Community Partner
- VIP table location
- Logo on table
- Logo in presentation
- Recognition on LO website / social media
- 7 tickets to event
Community Advocate
- Logo on table
- Logo in presentation
- Recognition on LO website / social media
- 5 tickets to event
Community Supporter
- Name on table
- Name in presentation
- Name on LO website / social media
- 4 tickets to event
Junior LOJr. Leadership Oakland
Sponsor the 3-day leadership program for our high school students.
Future Leaders
- Invitation to join class for session
- Opportunity to distribute promotional items
- Logo on Jr. LO award certificate
- Logo on all printed session materials
- Verbal recognition during program
- Recognition on LO website / social media
- Recognition in press release
Leadership Champion
- Logo on all printed session materials
- Verbal recognition during program
- Recognition on LO website / social media
- Recognition in press release
Student Supporter
- Logo on all printed session materials
- Verbal recognition during program
- Recognition on LO website / social media
Questions About Sponsoring?
For additional information, contact Susan Hollady at shollady@leadershipoakland.com.
Paying by Check?
Make your check payable to Leadership Oakland and mail it to:
Susan Hollady
Leadership Oakland
790 Joslyn Drive, 2nd Floor
Pontiac, MI 48340