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A Black man is standing at a lectern with a microphone, smiling as he addresses an audience, with a sign reading "Brooklyn Org Spark Prize" visible on the front of the lectern.

2025 Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast

Barclay's Center, 620 Atlantic Avenue, (Qatar Airways Entrance - Northwest Corner Of Arena On Atlantic Avenue)
8:00 AM–10:00 AM EST

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Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast returns February 25, 2025 at our new venue—the Barclays Center! 

Tickets, tables, and sponsorships are on sale now

We hope you will join us for this moving celebration of our borough’s nonprofit community and our newest $100,000 winners, taking place for the first time at the Barclays Center.

Deemed the most inspiring morning in Brooklyn, the event brings together nonprofit champions and leaders from across our borough to hear the stories of the five newest winners of our $100,000 Brooklyn Org Spark Prize:

These outstanding nonprofits are at the forefront of advancing racial justice and addressing critical challenges in our communities.

 

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Spark Alumni Committee

Join these past winners and judges to celebrate this year’s five winners on February 25th at the Barclays Center:

  • Alexa Aviles
  • Courtney Bryan
  • Janel Callon
  • Ryan Castalia
  • Gisele Castro
  • Raymond Codrington
  • Sharon Content
  • Lurie Daniel Favors
  • Gaia DiLoreto
  • Mark Foggin
  • Blake Foote
  • Tené A. Howard
  • Lorena Kourousias
  • Quardean Lewis-Allen
  • Nina Lorez Collins
  • Aletha Maybank
  • Kalilah Moon
  • C. Zawadi Morris
  • Kate Ogg
  • Chinita Pointer
  • Eliza Rossman
  • Melony Samuels
  • Juanita Scarlett
  • Danielle Sered
  • Carla Shen
  • Deborah Sills Iarussi
  • Hildy Simmons
  • George Suttles
  • Laura Washington
  • Ramik Williams

IN FORMATION, LIST AS OF 1/14

Sponsorship Opportunities

Your support will help us continue to invest in our vision for a more fair and just Brooklyn.

Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities below and purchase tickets and sponsorships here.

For any questions, please contact Cherish Carrillo at cherish@wingo.nyc or call (212) 244-4880 x0.

Rise and Shine Sponsor - $2,500 (SOLD OUT)

Rise and Shine Sponsor Benefits

  • Tickets for 2 guests
  • Full-screen ad in Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast digital journal
  • Logo on signage at the coffee/tea station
  • Logo/listing in event landing web page and print, online and media communications

To become a sponsor, purchase the sponsorship online here or contact Cherish Carrillo via email at cherish@wingo.nyc or by phone at (212) 244-4480 ext. 0.

Community Sponsor - $5,000

Community Sponsor Benefits

  • Tickets for 4 guests
  • Half-screen ad in Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast digital journal
  • Logo/listing in event landing web page and print, online and media communications

To become a sponsor, purchase the sponsorship online here or contact Cherish Carrillo via email at cherish@wingo.nyc or by phone at (212) 244-4480 ext. 0.

Centerpiece Sponsor - $5,000 (SOLD OUT)

Centerpiece Sponsor Benefits

  • Tickets for 2 guests
  • Half-screen ad in Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast digital journal
  • Logo on centerpieces at 40 event tables
  • Logo/listing in event landing web page and print, online and media communications

To become a sponsor, purchase the sponsorship online here or contact Cherish Carrillo via email at cherish@wingo.nyc or by phone at (212) 244-4480 ext. 0.

Jumbotron Sponsor - $10,000 (SOLD OUT)

Jumbotron Sponsor Benefits

  • Tickets for 5 guests
  • Logo featured on Barclays Center Jumbotron
  • Full-screen ad in Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast digital journal
  • Logo/listing in event landing web page and print, online and media communications

To become a sponsor, purchase the sponsorship online here or contact Cherish Carrillo via email at cherish@wingo.nyc or by phone at (212) 244-4480 ext. 0.

Ignite Sponsor - $12,500

Ignite Sponsor Benefits

  • Tickets for 6 guests
  • Half-screen ad in Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast digital journal
  • Logo/listing in event landing web page and print, online and media communications

To become a sponsor, purchase the sponsorship online here or contact Cherish Carrillo via email at cherish@wingo.nyc or by phone at (212) 244-4480 ext. 0.

Swag Sponsor - $15,000

Swag Sponsor Benefits

  • Tickets for 5 guests
  • Full-screen ad in Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast digital journal
  • Recognition from the stage
  • Logo on a hang tag or sticker
  • Logo on signage at the merch table
  • Logo/listing in event landing web page and print, online and media communications

To become a sponsor, purchase the sponsorship online here or contact Cherish Carrillo via email at cherish@wingo.nyc or by phone at (212) 244-4480 ext. 0.

Brilliant Sponsor - $25,000

Brilliant Sponsor Benefits

  • One premium table for 10 guests
  • Full-screen ad in Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast digital journal
  • Logo/listing in event landing web page and print, online and media communications

To become a sponsor, purchase the sponsorship online here or contact Cherish Carrillo via email at cherish@wingo.nyc or by phone at (212) 244-4480 ext. 0.

Community Ticket Sponsor - $30,000

Community Ticket Sponsor Benefits

Sponsor the attendance of the Brooklyn Org Spark Prize winners’ leadership, the finalist, and the Spark Prize Committee members to attend the breakfast:

  • One premium table for 10 guests
  • Highlighted in messages to all complimentary ticketed guests, including the five winners, 15 finalists, and 40 committee members
  • Full-screen ad in Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast digital journal
  • Recognition from the stage
  • Logo/listing in event landing web page and print, online and media communications
  • Featured in Brooklyn Org social media and newsletter

To become a sponsor, purchase the sponsorship online here or contact Cherish Carrillo via email at cherish@wingo.nyc or by phone at (212) 244-4480 ext. 0.

Winner Spotlight Sponsor - $30,000

Winner Spotlight Sponsor Benefits

Brooklyn Org creates a 90 second spotlight video for each of the five prize winners to be shown at the Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast. These videos highlight the work of the organization and impact of the Brooklyn Org Spark Prize.

  • One premium table for 10 guests
  • Recognition from the stage
  • Full-screen ad in Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast digital journal
  • Logo/listing credit at the end of the video
  • Logo/listing in event landing web page and print, online and media communications
  • Featured in Brooklyn Org social media and newsletter

To become a sponsor, purchase the sponsorship online here or contact Cherish Carrillo via email at cherish@wingo.nyc or by phone at (212) 244-4480 ext. 0.

Radiant Sponsor - $50,000

Radiant Sponsor Benefits

  • One premium table for 10 guests
  • One pre-event social media post
  • Logo / listing featured on Barclays Center Jumbotron
  • Full-screen ad in Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast digital journal
  • Recognition from the stage
  • Logo/listing in event landing web page and print, online and media communications

To become a sponsor, purchase the sponsorship online here or contact Cherish Carrillo via email at cherish@wingo.nyc or by phone at (212) 244-4480 ext. 0.

Sparkler Sponsor - $100,000

Sparkler Sponsor Benefits:

  • Sponsor one 2025 Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner. The Spark Prize recognizes and invests in local organizations at the forefront of racial and social justice.
  • One premium table for 10 guests
  • Logo/listing on the winner’s award (lead time dependent)
  • Opportunity to present an award
  • One BKO newsletter highlight
  • Full-screen ad in Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast digital journal
  • One pre-event social media post
  • Logo/listing featured on Barclays Center Jumbotron
  • Recognition from the stage
  • Logo/listing in event landing web page and print, online and media communications

To become a sponsor, purchase the sponsorship online here or contact Cherish Carrillo via email at cherish@wingo.nyc or by phone at (212) 244-4480 ext. 0.

Presenting Sponsor - $300,000

Presenting Sponsor Benefits:

  • Underwrite the Brooklyn Org Spark Prize starting with the 2025 Breakfast, throughout the 2025-26 program and Breakfast in 2026. An opportunity to engage with the SPARK Prize committee and to learn more about the applicants.
  • Listed as Presenting Sponsor in all BKO communications that refer to the Spark Prize from now through March 2026
  • Two premium location tables for 20 guests at the 2025 and 2026 Breakfasts
  • Opportunity to speak at Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast in 2025 and 2026
  • Logo/listing featured on Barclays Center Jumbotron at the 2025 and 2026 Breakfasts
  • Full-screen ad in Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast digital journal
  • Opportunity to speak with the SPARK Committee
  • Opportunity to place participants on the SPARK Committee for 2026
  • Two pre-event social media posts
  • One BKO Newsletter “Sponsor Highlight” per year
  • Banner at Registration Area
  • Activation site near Registration Area
  • Recognition from the stage
  • Logo/listing in event landing web page and print, online and media communications

To become a sponsor, purchase the sponsorship online here or contact Cherish Carrillo via email at cherish@wingo.nyc or by phone at (212) 244-4480 ext. 0.

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