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Welcome to the heart of the Florida Everblades' commitment to Southwest Florida. While our team battles on the ice, the Florida Everblades are dedicated to making a powerful and positive impact in our local community. Through a variety of initiatives, we leverage the passion and platform of hockey to support vital causes, inspire youth, and build a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant Florida.

We believe that true victory extends far beyond the scoreboard. It's about empowering the next generation, supporting those in need, and enriching the lives of our incredible fans and neighbors. Join us in making a real difference.

Community Appearances & Outreach: Everblades players, Everbabe Cheerleaders and mascot, Swampee, regularly visit schools, hospitals, and community events, bringing joy and inspiration directly to the people of Southwest Florida. Click here to book your appearance

Charity Auctions: Throughout the season, we host dynamic online auctions through the DASH Activation Platform featuring exclusive and game-worn Everblades memorabilia. All proceeds directly benefit our foundation's initiatives and our partner charities. Click here to view auctions

Blades Backers Ticket Donation Program: Through this initiative, we partner with local businesses and individuals to provide deserving non-profits and underserved youth with the opportunity to experience the excitement of a live Everblades game. Click here to learn more.

Group Fundraising Programs: We empower community groups, schools, and local organizations to achieve their fundraising goals by partnering with the Everblades. Through special ticket packages and unique game night experiences, a portion of every sale goes directly back to their cause, making fundraising fun and impactful. Click here for more info.

Non-Profit Tabling Opportunities: We provide a valuable platform for local non-profit organizations to connect directly with our passionate fanbase. Participating non-profits can set up information tables during Everblades home games. 


Partnering with the Florida Everblades: Community Engagement Tiers

The Florida Everblades are excited to offer a refined strategy for non-profit partnerships, designed to create deeper community engagement and provide diverse opportunities for local charities to connect with our fanbase. This tiered approach allows non-profits to select a level of involvement that best aligns with their goals and capacity.

We are committed to amplifying the efforts of local non-profits and giving them a platform to reach a broader audience.

 

Tier 1: Community Presence

This foundational tier is for non-profits seeking a valuable presence at Everblades event with a small monetary requirement.

How it Works: The Everblades Front Office selects non-profits for this tier based on their mission and alignment with our promotional schedule. Interested organizations must complete the designated Non-Profit Application Form for consideration.

Benefits: Selected non-profits receive a dedicated table at our Saturday Night Tailgate events, providing an excellent opportunity to engage with fans and build awareness for their cause. Participating non-profits must sell a minimum of 25 tickets through the dedicated fundraising link to participate. 

Applications open August 4th will close September 7th. To apply to be a Tier 1 Non-Profit click HERE.

 

Tier 2: Fundraising Partner

This tier offers a direct fundraising opportunity, allowing non-profits to leverage the Everblades' platform to generate revenue.

How it Works: To qualify, a non-profit must sell a minimum of 100 tickets to a designated Everblades game using a special discounted ticket link. This is equivalent to a fundraising value of approximately $2,000.

Benefits: The non-profit retains 100% of the proceeds from the discounted ticket sales. Additionally, they will receive a prominent concourse table inside Hertz Arena during their designated game for enhanced visibility and fan engagement.

 

Tier 3: In-Game Activation Partner

Tier 3 elevates the partnership to include direct in-game exposure, offering a dynamic platform to showcase a non-profit's work to a captive audience.

How it Works: This tier requires a value equivalent to $5,000, which can be achieved through a direct sponsorship or a combination of fundraising and a direct contribution.

Benefits: Non-profits receive a dedicated in-game activation slot, which could be a pre-game presentation, an intermission segment, or a post-game activity. They also receive significant exposure through PA announcements, scoreboard graphics, and potential social media mentions.

 

Tier 4: Presenting Sponsor

This is the highest level of partnership, positioning the non-profit as the presenting sponsor for a designated Everblades game night.

How it Works: This exclusive tier requires a commitment of $10,000.

Benefits: The non-profit is recognized as the official "Presenting Sponsor" and receives prominent branding across all game night assets. They also have the unique opportunity to collaborate on a specialty jersey design for the game. The non-profit covers the jersey production costs and receives the proceeds from the jersey auction, creating a highly visible and memorable activation.

 

To apply for Tier 2-4 Non-Profit, fill out the survey below:

What type of collaboration are you interested in?