Career Day Inc.
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SOIRÉE
2026
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Future Visionary Sponsor
Career Leadership Sponsor
Career Discovery Sponsor
Career Day Inc. Summer Soirée 2026
Join us for the Career Day Inc. Summer Soirée 2026 on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Nassau Community College President’s House in Garden City, New York.
Enjoy an elegant and inspiring evening featuring live music, exciting raffles, delicious supper and refreshments, and powerful stories of student impact.
During the Summer Soirée, we will celebrate Career Day Inc.’s achievements, recognize our dedicated school partners, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters, and share new scholarship opportunities for students. Together, we will reflect on the impact of our 2025–2026 programs and look ahead to another year of helping students explore careers, build confidence, and prepare for meaningful futures.
This special fundraising event will also launch our efforts for the 2026–2027 school year, helping Career Day Inc. continue providing career exploration programs, scholarships, and valuable connections for students across our community.
Purchase your tickets, make a donation, explore sponsorship opportunities, or support the event by donating a raffle prize.
Please RSVP by August 5, 2026, to reserve your place. We look forward to celebrating with you at the Career Day Inc. Summer Soirée!
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SUMMER SOIRÉE
Thursday, August 20, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
The President’s House at Nassau Community College
363 Rice Circle, Garden City, NY
When making your donation to Career Day Inc., please be sure to check the option to share your name and email so we can acknowledge your generosity.
To contribute directly, please mail your check to:
Career Day Inc.™
P.O. Box 656
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
We offer a variety of sponsorship levels, each with unique benefits. Please see the details below.
If you’d like to explore which option is the best fit for you or your organization, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to customize a sponsorship package that aligns with your goals and priorities.
Email: beth@careerdayinc.org
Phone: 917-548-0388
SUMMER SOIRÉE EVENT SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
$1,000
2 Summer Soirée tickets
Supports career awareness opportunities for students.
Benefits
- Logo recognition in the digital program
- Recognition on the Career Day Inc. website
- Recognition in the Summer Soirée recap communications
$2,500
4 Summer Soirée tickets
Supports Career Day Inc.’s career panel programs.
Everything on Career Discovery Sponsor, plus:
- Logo on Summer Soirée signage and printed materials
- Verbal recognition during the program
- Enhanced logo placement in the digital program
- Social media spotlight post after the Summer Soirée
Year-Round Partnership Benefits
- Recognition as a supporter of Career Day Inc.’s Panel Programs
$5,000
6 Summer Soirée tickets
Supports Career Day Inc.’s full-day career exploration programs
Everything on Career Pathways Sponsor, plus:
- Exhibit table at the Summer Soirée
- Prominent logo placement on the Career Day Inc. Step & Repeat backdrop
- On-stage recognition during the Summer Soirée
- Featured sponsor profile in Summer Soirée communications
Year-Round Partnership Benefits:
- Recognition throughout the year on Career Day Inc.’s website
- Recognition as a sponsor of Career Day Inc.’s in Full-Day Career Exploration Programs thought the year
- Priority opportunities for employees to volunteer as career speakers or panelists during school programs
$10,000
Supports scholarships and long-term student success.
Limited to one or two organizations.
- Opportunity to deliver a 2–5-minute welcome address during the Summer Soirée’s opening remarks.
- Premier logo placement on all Summer Soirée materials.
- Premier placement on the Step & Repeat backdrop.
- Recognition as a Presenting Annual Partner of Career Day Inc.
- Customized social media campaign throughout the year.
- Featured story on the Career Day Inc. website highlighting your partnership.
- Priority participation in Career Day Inc. school programs, career panels, mentoring initiatives, and volunteer opportunities.
- Annual impact report highlighting the programs your sponsorship helped support.
- Invitation to participate in Career Day Inc. scholarship award presentations throughout the year.
- Opportunity to establish a Career Day Inc. scholarship through a separate contribution.