Celebrating Impact, Sustaining the Mission:

Join us as a Sponsor for the Annual UpNext Mixer, this year in NYC!

Empowering Diversity in Community Development Finance

Founded in 2020, the Open Access Fellowship mission focuses on Cultivating Leaders, Transforming Communities, and Bridging Gaps for a More Inclusive Future. This year, we celebrate 5 years of impacting underrepresented communities and crossing the milestone of 100 Fellows!

Why Sponsor?

By becoming a sponsor, you will help us sustain the mission and ensure we can continue such important work. Your support enables us to provide valuable resources and opportunities to underrepresented communities, driving positive change and innovation. Your sponsorship isn't just a financial contribution; it's an investment in real, tangible change.

It's a statement of your commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable future.

🏆As a $25,000 Diamond Level Sponsor, you will receive:

- Premier brand visibility at the event and in all digital and printed materials for 2025
- 10 VIP tickets with reserved seating and guest access to the networking reception
- On-stage recognition and option to share remarks or present a spotlight moment
- Custom partnership engagement with our Fellowship Program
- Access to the exclusive Applicant list of highly qualified candidates
- Feature in Open Access social platforms and Annual Impact Report

🏆As a $10,000 Platinum Level Sponsor

Your brand prominently displayed on tabletops, event marketing, and select seating in the VIP section.

- Brand visibility at the event and in all digital materials for 2025
- 2 VIP tickets with reserved seating and guest access to the networking reception
- On-stage recognition and option to share remarks or present a spotlight moment
- Feature in Open Access social platforms and Annual Impact Report

🏆As a $5,000 Gold Level Sponsor

- Brand visibility at the event and company logo displayed on banner & table top signs
- 1 VIP ticket with reserved seating and guest access to the networking reception
- On-stage recognition from event hosts
- Feature in Open Access social platforms and Annual Impact Report

🏆As a $2500 Silver Level Sponsor

- Brand visibility at the event and company logo displayed on banner
- 1 VIP ticket with reserved seating and guest access to the networking reception
- On-stage recognition from event hosts

🏆As a $1500 Bronze Level Sponsor

- Brand visibility on social media platforms pre & post- event
- 1 VIP ticket with reserved seating and guest access to the networking reception

We appreciate your support! Select the Register Here button to choose your ticket.

**Alumni and General Admission tickets are free of charge.

Anniversary UpNext Mixer NYC

5 Years of Impact, 100 Fellows & Counting

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