Ohio Young Birders Club · Black Swamp Bird Observatory
Sponsorship Levels
Seven annual tiers, each named for a species OYBC members watch for. Every level includes everything below it, then adds more.
★ Presenting Sponsor
Golden-winged Warbler
$5,000 / year
Includes every Great Egret benefit, plus:
- "Presented by [Sponsor]" recognition across OYBC materials and events for the full year
- Largest, top-tier logo placement on the website, Black Swamp Bird Observartory's (BSBO) Words on Birds monthly eNewsletter, and all event materials
- Dedicated feature on the sponsor and their support in Words on Birds
- Reserved VIP table or booth at the Annual Conference and other major OYBC events
- Eight complimentary conference registrations
- A personalized guided birding trip for the sponsor's team or family with BSBO staff
- First right of renewal at the Golden-winged Warbler level the following year
Patron
Great Egret
$2,500 / year
Includes every Black-necked Stilt benefit, plus:
- Recognition as named sponsor of a signature annual event (e.g., "Annual Conference presented by [Sponsor]")
- Logo on all conference signage, banners, and digital materials
- Reserved table or booth space at the Annual Conference to showcase the sponsor
- Six complimentary conference registrations
- Premium logo placement in BSBO's Words on Birds monthly eNewsletter
Steward
Black-necked Stilt
$1,000 / year
Includes every Osprey benefit, plus:
- Recognition as the named sponsor of a specific OYBC program element (e.g., a scholarship, field trip, or optics-loaner program)
- Logo placement on the OYBC website homepage for the sponsorship year
- Four complimentary registrations to the Annual Conference
- A short feature on the sponsor and their support in BSBO's Words on Birds monthly eNewsletter
Champion
Osprey
$750 / year
Includes every Wood Duck benefit, plus:
- Verbal recognition from the podium at the Annual Conference
- Logo featured on OYBC event T-shirts (in years a shirt is produced)
- A dedicated "sponsor spotlight" post on BSBO social media
- Standing invitation for a sponsor representative to join one guided youth field trip
Advocate
Wood Duck
$500 / year
Includes every White-throated Sparrow benefit, plus:
- Logo included on annual conference materials and printed program
- Two complimentary registrations to the OYBC Annual Conference
- Option to include a promotional item in the conference welcome bags
Supporter
White-throated Sparrow
$250 / year
Includes every Northern Cardinal benefit, plus:
- Logo and link recognition in one issue of BSBO's Words on Birds monthly eNewsletter
- Printed Certificate of Appreciation suitable for display
Friend
Northern Cardinal
$100 / year
- Listing with hyperlink on the OYBC "Our Sponsors" webpage
- Name recognition in one issue of BSBO's Words on Birds monthly eNewsletter
- Official thank-you letter and tax-deduction receipt
- Digital "Proud Sponsor of OYBC" badge for use on a website or email signature
