Sponsorship Opportunities

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Our mission is to provide a spectrum of engaging and significant live
performances, accessible to students and all members of our community,
throughout the year.

Why Invest in William Paterson Performing Arts?


The arts improve the wellbeing of our community

Bring world-class talent to North Jersey
Foster diversity and depth of experience
Keeps ticket prices affordable
Support sensory-friendly and school programming

WP PRESENTS SPONSORSHIP | $50,000
Sponsor the entire UPA Series (more than 50 events)

JAZZ ROOM SPONSORSHIP | $15,000
Sponsor the Jazz Room Series (10-12 events)

DLS SPONSORSHIP | $7,500
Sponsor our Distinguished Lecturer Series (2 events)

SHEA SPONSORSHIP | $2,500
Sponsor an individual event (other than DLS)

PIONEER SPONSORSHIP | $1,000
Sponsor an individual event (other than DLS)

What are the benefits that you receive as a sponsor?

University Performing Arts (UPA) seeks to forge partnerships by customizing
sponsorship packages to meet the needs of your business.

RECOGNITION
Named sponsor of the UPA series/show of your
choice (WP Presents, Jazz Room, DLS, Shea and
Pioneer sponsorships)

TICKETS
Tickets to UPA-presented shows: ideal for
entertaining colleagues and associates
(WP Presents, Jazz Room, DLS, and Shea
sponsorships).
Number of tickets varies per
sponsorship level.

ON-SITE SIGNAGE
Over 15,000 people attend UPA events each year
Logo signage year-round on lobby TVs
(WP Presents, Jazz Room, and DLS sponsorships)
Logo placement in our pre-show slide show (WP
Presents, Jazz Room, and DLS sponsorships)

UPA SEASON MATERIALS
Brochure placement (mailed to 17,000 people)
(WP Presents, Jazz Room, and DLS sponsorships)
E-news logo placement (Emailed to 12,000
people) (WP Presents, Jazz Room, and DLS
sponsorships)

UPA WEBSITE
Logo placement, company link and sponsorship
credit (over 70,000 views)
(WP Presents, Jazz Room, DLS, Shea and Pioneer
sponsorships)
*Under current federal law, a portion of your gift may
qualify as a deductible contribution.

Contact Information

Andres Cladera
Director of Development | Major Gifts
Institutional Advancement | William Paterson University
300 Pompton Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
973.720.3990 | Cell: 412.512.6904 | claderaa@wpunj.edu | wpunj.edu

Michael Perrotta
Director of Development, Corporate and Foundation Relations
Institutional Advancement | William Paterson University
300 Pompton Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
973.720.2970 | perrottam4@wpunj.edu | wpunj.edu