Sponsorship Guidelines

To be eligible for a sponsorship from Spartanburg Regional, requesting organizations should meet the following criteria: 

• Create mutually beneficial partnerships that extend Spartanburg Regional's mission and vision, helping to elevate the health and well-being of our communities.
• Reduce health disparities through programs or initiatives that impact health needs and reach a diverse or underserved population.
• Serve our communities without discrimination against any individual or group based on race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation or national origin.
• Provide a measurable return on the investment using data provided by the funded organization.
• Relay key messaging to a broad audience with a demonstrated level of visibility and positive brand exposure that is commensurate with the amount of sponsorship dollars committed.
• Operate as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. (Note: Other acceptable, tax-exempt organizations, such as under Section 501c(4) or 501c(6), may also be eligible.)

Organizations meeting the above guidelines may apply for a sponsorship from Spartanburg Regional. Applications must be submitted at a minimum of 60 days prior to any event. Only one application per organization will be reviewed per fiscal year, which runs from October to September. If your organization receives a sponsorship from Spartanburg Regional, it is not eligible for a second sponsorship within the same fiscal year. Prior support of an organization or event does not guarantee future funding.

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Generally, sponsorships will not be granted to the following: 

• Individuals, including those seeking scholarship or fellowship assistance
• Organizations whose purpose is to influence any political, legislative or regulatory cause
• Fraternal, labor, booster clubs or other civic clubs or membership organizations.  
• Individual athletic events or programs, including but not limited to Little League teams, walk/runs and golf tournaments
• Activities or organizations that do not support Spartanburg Regional’s mission and vision
• For-profit organizations
• Organizations that discriminate or deny service on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or source of payment
• Symposiums, conferences, conventions or professional association meetings