Sponsors & community partners

Help keep high-quality technical learning free and accessible.

Sponsorship supports the practical details that make community learning possible: venues, food and refreshments, speaker support, student participation, learning materials, event technology, accessibility and year-round community operations.

Monthlycommunity programming
RegionalSoutheast Michigan reach
Students + professionalscross-career audience
FlagshipDay of Data Detroit
Ways to support

Choose the partnership that fits your organization.

We work with technology companies, employers, universities, recruiters, consultancies, restaurants, local businesses and community organizations. Packages can be structured around one event or a longer relationship.

Year-round

Community Program Partner

Support recurring monthly learning, workshops, speaker programs, student outreach or a focused technical series.

Recurring presenceProgram alignmentEducation support
Local

Meetup / Event Supporter

Support a specific meetup through food, refreshments, venue access, speaker needs, giveaways or operational expenses.

Single eventLocal visibilityFlexible support
In-kind

Venue & Hospitality Partner

Provide meeting space, AV support, catering, food, beverages, parking assistance or other event resources.

VenueFoodAV / logistics
Education

University & Student Partner

Help connect students and educators with speakers, career learning, events, volunteer opportunities and technical communities.

Student outreachFaculty connectionCareer learning
Talent

Employer / Recruiting Partner

Support community education while building authentic visibility with experienced data professionals, emerging talent and technical leaders.

Talent communityEmployer visibilityNetworking
Sponsor value

Visibility tied to useful community contribution.

Recognition is designed to be proportional to the support provided and the program being sponsored. Exact benefits are confirmed in writing for each partnership.

Digital recognition

Logo/name recognition on applicable community or event pages, sponsor sections and selected event communications.

Event presence

Appropriate acknowledgement during the supported event, with additional participation options where relevant to the program.

Community connection

Credible association with free technical education, student access, regional professional development and community building.

Legal and payment transparency: this site does not claim registered nonprofit or tax-exempt status unless and until that status is formally established. Every sponsorship or support arrangement will identify the applicable payment entity and whether any contribution is tax-deductible before funds are accepted.
How it works

Simple path from interest to partnership.

Tell us what you want to support

One meetup, Day of Data Detroit, a recurring program, student outreach, venue support or an in-kind contribution.

We align the package

We confirm the support, recognition, event/program scope, logistics and payment arrangement in writing.

Your support goes to work

The community acknowledges the partnership and applies the support to the agreed educational or event need.

Interested in supporting the community?

We can discuss a focused event contribution or a longer year-round partnership based on your organization’s goals.