STEM Month Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsors may support STEM Month through several programs. STEM Day at the Capitol, Growing in STEM Grants, and the STEM Educator of the Year are funded through community support towards a vibrant and quality STEM ecosystem in South Carolina.
Purpose . . .
South Carolina attracts leading manufacturers from the automotive, aerospace, life sciences, technology, and advanced manufacturing industries. Each of these industries needs skilled STEM professionals with a variety of backgrounds including college studies and certificate programs. Opportunities exist for those with STEM skills to:
- help assemble airplanes in North Charleston.
- work for a leading global provider of technology products and solutions in Greenville.
- join one of the world's leading automotive manufacturers in Greer.
- engineer the world's largest tires in Lexington County
- work for a world leader in generic respiratory medication manufacturing in Columbia.
We celebrate the . . .
- educators that work daily to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue STEM careers.
- school administrators that orchestrate STEM initiatives and programs geared toward teaching and learning success.
- community organizations that provide supplemental STEM learning experiences for students.
- industry and business partners that provide mentors, internships and support to schools and communities.
- students that commit to pursue STEM-careers in South Carolina.
STEM Education Month consists of 4 key initiatives . . .
- Growing in STEM Grants
- STEM Educator of the Year
- STEM Day at the Capitol
- Duke Energy Science Nights
Supporters who choose to direct their gifts to the Growing in STEM Grants or the SC STEM Educator of the Year programs will automatically be enrolled in the STEM Day at the Capitol initiative which serves as the award ceremony and culminating event.
Opportunities
General Opportunities
Individual Donations
Individual donations can be made through Clemson University's Fiercely Forward Campaign.
In-Kind Gifts
Individuals or organizations can provide books, science kits, technology tools, subscriptions, or other goods and services to educators or families. Send SCCMS a message to discuss the details.
Media Partnerships
Co-promotion agreements, storytelling, press, and other media recognition of STEM Month and its initiatives are welcome. Media organizations can work with SCCMS directly to discover opportunities.
Custom Gifts
Individuals or organizations interested in supporting STEM Education Month in other ways are invited to contact SCCMS. We aim to build mutually beneficial partnerships that create meaningful and lasting impact for communities across South Carolina.
Give to the Most Urgent Needs
Monetary gifts that are unrestricted to a particular program allow us to have the ability to direct funds to where the need is the greatest. These gifts help us meet unforeseen needs as they arise and to capitalize on opportunities as they emerge. To contribute “where the need is greatest” contact SCCMS directly.
Growing in STEM Grants Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities
Title Sponsor
$15,000+
- Exclusive Naming Rights
- Opportunity to present ‘big checks’ to Awardees at their School
- Name Recognition on Press Release
- Logo on all Print and Digital Assets related to the Program
- Recognized in One E-Newsletter
- Acknowledgement in All Email Communications Related to Program
- Logo Featured on STEM Month Website
- Logo Featured on Event Webpage
- Social Media Spotlight
- Recognition during STEM Education Day at the Capitol
Opportunity to present award at STEM Day at the Capitol
Acknowledgement on Event Press Release
Logo on Name Badges for all Invited Guests
Logo Displayed on Podium.
Logo Displayed on Signage in the Lobby
Logo Included on Print Media given to Guests
Acknowledgement from Podium
Acknowledgement in all Email Communications related to Event
Exhibit/Booth in the Lobby
Flowering Sponsor
$7,000+
- Recognized in One E-newsletter
- Acknowledgement in All Email Communications Related to Program
- Logo Featured on STEM Month Website
- Logo Featured on Event Webpage
- Social Media Spotlight
- Recognition during STEM Education Day at the Capitol
Logo Included on Print Media given to Guests
Acknowledgement from Podium
Acknowledgement in all Email Communications related to Event
Exhibit/Booth in the Lobby
Budding
$3,000+
- Acknowledgement in All Email Communications Related to Program
- Logo Featured on STEM Month Website
- Logo Featured on Event Webpage
- Social Media Spotlight
- Recognition during STEM Education Day at the Capitol
Exhibit/Booth in the Lobby
Seedling Sponsor
$1,000+
- Logo Featured on Event Webpage
- Social Media Spotlight
- Recognition during STEM Education Day at the Capitol
Exhibit/Booth in the Lobby
SC STEM Educator of the Year Opportunities
Purpose
South Carolina faces two major challenges: a critical shortage of public-school educators and a growing demand for jobs requiring advanced STEM knowledge and problem-solving skills. To meet the needs of an evolving economy, the state must significantly increase its number of STEM educators. The STEM Educator of the Year award honors teachers who inspire students through exceptional curriculum, foster lifelong learning, and ignite a passion for STEM beyond the classroom.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Title Sponsor
$10,000+
- Exclusive Naming Rights
- Logo on all Print and Digital Assets related to the Program
- Recognized in One E-Newsletter
- Acknowledgement in All Email Communications Related to Program
- Logo Featured on STEM Month Website
- Logo Featured on Event Webpage
- Social Media Spotlight
- Recognition during STEM Education Day at the Capitol
Opportunity to present award at STEM Day at the Capitol
Acknowledgement on Event Press Release
Logo Displayed on Podium.
Logo Displayed on Signage in the Lobby
Logo Included on Print Media given to Guests
Acknowledgement from Podium
Acknowledgement in all Email Communications related to Event
Exhibit/Booth in the Lobby
Advocate Level
$6,000+
- Recognized in One E-newsletter
- Acknowledgement in All Email Communications Related to Program
- Logo Featured on STEM Month Website
- Logo Featured on Event Webpage
- Social Media Spotlight
- Recognition during STEM Education Day at the Capitol
Acknowledgement in all Email Communications related to Event
Exhibit/Booth in the Lobby
Supporter Level
$3,000+
- Recognized in One E-Newsletter
- Acknowledgement in All Email Communications Related to Program
- Logo Featured on STEM Month Website
- Logo Featured on Event Webpage
- Social Media Spotlight
- Recognition during STEM Education Day at the Capitol
Entry Level
$500+
- Logo Featured on Event Webpage
- Social Media Spotlight
- Recognition during STEM Education Day at the Capitol
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