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Support our programming.

Gain exposure for your brand or business by sponsoring University City District’s community and networking events or by becoming a UCD Champion. Sponsorships provide valuable visibility while fostering community engagement, and enhancing the vibrancy of the neighborhood.

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Partner with Us

Bring Community Events to Life

University City District’s free events are supported by local partners and businesses. Sponsors gain brand visibility through our signature summer events, targeted gatherings, and neighborhood pop-ups.

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Sponsorship Perks

Enjoy Exclusive Sponsorship Benefits

Sponsorship perks include logo placements with clickable links, tabling opportunities, mentions in marketing materials, and exclusive naming rights for event series.

Become a UCD Champion

University City District’s Champion Program fuels UCD’s collective economic impact while connecting leading businesses in and around University City with exclusive networking opportunities, custom research, and other members-only benefits. 

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Research

Gain exclusive insights through a quarterly market trends newsletter, customized research, and tools like PlacerAI and ArcGIS. You’ll also receive complimentary copies of the State of University City annual report to share with partners and stakeholders.

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Priority Benefit Services

Receive priority support with exterior building checks, graffiti removal, special trash pickups, and public space maintenance. UCD also offers on-site Safety Fairs to enhance safety for your clients and tenants.

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Customized Marketing Packages

Enjoy display ads in UCD’s Connection newsletter, recognition at the State of University City event, and guaranteed sponsorship of select Signature Summer Events. Additional discounts on sponsorship opportunities further enhance your visibility.

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Want to learn more?

To learn more about working with University City District as a sponsor or becoming a UCD Champion, please contact Senior Vice President of Strategy Sarah Steltz.

Collective Economic Growth

Your Investment Powers University City’s Growth

120,000
public safety patrol hours/year
4,400+
Nighttime walking escorts of University City students and residents to their homes
44,000
Hours of public maintenance services/per year, including 130,000 bags of trash removed
3,500
Graffiti tags erased
130,000
Bags of trash removed
50,000+
Attendees at special events annually
$1.3M+
Annual media value through advertising and press

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