Join or Sponsor an Event 

A young child reaches across a glass coffee table covered with colorful wooden toys while three adults seated around the table laugh and smile. A fourth adult looks on warmly. Christmas stockings hang on the wall behind them, and a Seattle Seahawks poster is visible in the background.

Northwest Center hosts two signature annual events each year. Whether you’d like to attend as a guest or partner with us as a corporate sponsor, we’d love to have you. Sponsorship directly funds the programs and services that help people with disabilities thrive at school, work, and in the community.

Event: Breakfast of Hope 

Celebrating Employment & Economic Independence

The Breakfast of Hope highlights Northwest Center’s Employment Services that empower people with disabilities to build skills, find meaningful work, and achieve greater independence.

Sponsorship of the Breakfast of Hope supports:

  • Job training and workforce development programs
  • Inclusive employment opportunities across our community
  • Pathways to long-term economic stability for people
  • with disabilities

This event brings together 200 attendees, including business leaders and employment partners who understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Date: Thursday, May 7 | Time: 7:30am – 9:30am

Location: Washington Athletic Club, 1325 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Event: Northwest Center Gala 

Celebrating Children, Families & Over 60 Years of Impact

Our Gala celebrates Northwest Center’s legacy and our ongoing commitment to children and families through early learning, childcare, and family support programs.

Sponsorship of the Gala supports:

  • High-quality Hospital-To-Home, Early Supports and Early Learning programs
  • Resources for children and families to thrive
  • Continued innovation and impact for the next generation

The Gala is a signature celebration attended by 300 guests, including longtime supporters, community leaders, and philanthropic partners.

Date: Saturday, October 3 | Time: 5:00pm – 10:00pm

Location: Amazon Meeting Center, 2031 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Why Sponsor

  • 57,000+ website visitors annually
  • 500 influential community and business leaders across both events
  • 8,000 monthly newsletter subscribers
  • 12+ Board of Directors members representing diverse industries

“When you sponsor a Northwest Center event, you are more than a supporter. You are a partner in creating opportunities and driving lasting change for many families.”

Sponsorship Levels

Sponsor benefits table for Northwest Center events, comparing five tiers: $5,000 Bronze, $7,500 Silver, $10,000 Gold, $15,000 Platinum, and $25,000 Presenting Sponsor. Each column lists cumulative benefits across four categories: Exclusive Opportunity, Logo Placement, Acknowledgment, and Guest Experience. Benefits range from 2 standard seats and event page logo placement at the Bronze level, up to 8 VIP premium seats with branded signage, prime placement across all print and digital marketing, and a private meet and greet with NWC leaders at the Presenting Sponsor level.

Download Sponsorship PDF

Ready to sponsor? Let’s connect.

Peter Raffa, Chief Development Officer

praffa@nwcenter.org  |  206-641-1747