The Spirit of Kwanzaa:
Legacy Defined
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DIW invites you to be an official sponsor of our signature Spirit of Kwanzaa production. Now in its 30th year, this beloved D.C. tradition stands as a living legacy of our founder, Fabian Barnes, blending African diasporic movement, music, and storytelling into a powerful celebration of Black identity and excellence. Your sponsorship helps preserve this cultural legacy and allows it to grow.
To secure your sponsorship, please proceed with your selected package through our standard online donation process below. Media sponsors are also welcome to contribute advertising space, promotional content, or a financial gift.
If you have questions or require a customized collaboration, please email Haley Baird, Manger of Individual Giving at hbaird@danceinstitute.org.
| Benefit | Presenting $20,000+ |
Diamond $19,999-$15,000 |
Platinum $14,999-$10,000 |
Gold $9,999-$5,000 |
Silver $4,999-$2,500 |
Bronze $2,499-$1,000 |
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| Availability | Only 1 Available | Only 2 Available | Only 3 Available | 4 Available | 6 Available | 10 Available |
| VIP Tickets to SOK | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Title Recognition - Spirit of Kwanzaa Presented by DIW and Your Business | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Speaking Opportunity before Concert on Closing Night | 5 minutes | — | — | — | — | — |
| Acknowledgement at SOK Opening and Closing Performances | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Instagram Post | 30 sec video collab post | 30 sec video collab post | Still image post | Animated image story | — | — |
| Recognition in DIW's Impact Statement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Logo in DIW e-newsletters | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Logo on all SOK Promotions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Playbill Advertisement/Logo | Full Page | Full Page | Half Page | Quarter Page | Logo | Logo |
Dance Institute of Washington is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We’ll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.