Joy & Liberation 2026

Sadie Nash's signature celebration where community, joy, and bold investment shape the future of young women and gender-expansive leaders of color.

For more than 20 years, Sadie Nash Leadership Project has redefined leadership by centering the young people who are most often excluded from access to power. Our annual Joy & Liberation event spotlights the brilliance of young women and gender-expansive youth of color while fueling the movement for their leadership.

Join us for:

A powerful conversation between two youth leaders and our Leadership Honoree
The Petticoat Award, honoring ambassadors who champion our mission
The Community Partner Award, recognizing organizations advancing equity alongside us
And of course — a dance party that closes the night in true celebration of joy and community!

Joy & Liberation is where stories are shared, partnerships are honored, and the whole room comes alive to support the next generation of leaders.

Join Us as a Sponsor for Joy and Liberation 2026

We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities designed to align with your organization’s values and goals. By sponsoring Joy & Liberation, you invest directly in programs that reach over 700 young people annually across NYC and Newark; align your brand with an award-winning nonprofit advancing gender and racial justice; and reach an engaged audience of 250+ leaders, professionals, and influencers, plus thousands more through social media and digital reach.

Joy & Liberation Sponsorship Titles & Benefits

Advocate ($5,000):

6 tickets
placement in event promo materials and website

Community Builder ($10,000):

8 tickets
placement in event promo materials and website
social media post feature
Nasher Community Story Wall

Trailblazer ($25,000):

10 tickets
placement in event promo materials and website
social media post feature
Nasher Community Story Wall
Corporate Volunteer Day
half-screen ad in digital event program

Innovator ($50,000):

10 tickets
prominent placement in event promo materials and website
social media post feature
Nasher Community Story Wall
Corporate Volunteer Day
full-screen ad in digital event program
private ED/Nasher Meet & Greet

Visionary ($100,000):

15 tickets
prominent placement in event promo materials and website
social media post feature
Nasher Community Story Wall
Corporate Volunteer Day
full-screen ad in digital event program
private ED/Nasher Meet & Greet

For more information, please see our Joy & Liberation Sponsorship Deck or please contact: Marissa Hatten / Senior Director of Strategic Advancement / marissa@sadienash.org

Joy & Liberation 2026

By Sadie Nash Leadership Project

Joy & Liberation 2026

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