Join the Corporate Council

The most impactful way for companies to support NKC’s 22,000 students and 3,500 staff all year long.

Your sponsorship fuels classroom innovation, clears student meal debt, stocks supply closets, opens doors through scholarships, and celebrates the educators who give their all - with invitations to exclusive Insider briefings and flagship events like the Fall Breakfast and PROM. Year round recognition and limited Marketing Boosts amplify your brand in high value channels.

Your support delivers (2024–25 impact): $550K invested, 146 scholarships, 34 innovation grants, and more.

JOIN THE CORPORATE COUNCIL

SEE OUR CORPORATE COUNCIL PARTNERS

How to Join

1. Choose your level using the packet (above).

2. Complete the Corporate Council form (embedded below).

3. Submit payment via check/ACH or secure online. (Online payment link is in the packet.) We’ll confirm your benefits, seats, and recognition.

Mark Your Calendar

Fall Breakfast - Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 7:00–9:00 AM, KCI Expo Center
PROM: Boogie Wonderland - Fri, Mar 6, 2026, The Abbott

Printing deadlines for recognition: Oct 31 or Jan 31.

Join the NKC Schools Corporate Council

Annual commitment. Year round impact across Innovation and Grants, Student Success, Scholarships, Staff Support, and Bright Futures.

Corporate Council Levels

Support Levels

Cornerstone - $25,000+
Champion - $15,000+
Pillar - $10,000+
Partner - $5,000+
Neighbor - $1,500+

All levels include year round recognition (website, programs, digital/print newsletters and reports) and built in seating for our two flagship events. Annual Insider Event invitations vary by level.

Included Seats

Fall Breakfast / PROM

Cornerstone: 20 / 12
Champion: 20 / 12
Pillar: 20 / 12
Partner: 10 / 6
Neighbor: 10 / 2

Annual Insider Event Invitations

Number of Attendees

Cornerstone 8
Champion 6
Pillar 4
Partner 4
Neighbor 2

Exclusive Program Sponsorships

Support Levels

Cornerstone: First refusal + naming on select programs
Champion: Pick 2 program sponsorships or sponsor Erase the Need
Pillar: Pick 1
Neighbor: Wish List Grants only

(Programs include: Wish List Grants, Foundation Family Scholarship, Market Days, Pitch Competition, Erase the Need, New Teacher Grants, Relentless Champions Staff Recognition.)