This guide presents sponsorship packages for Makerspace YK, a registered non-profit in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. It covers the organization's mission, impact areas, and sponsorship levels for 2025-26.
This document is a sponsorship guide for Makerspace YK, a registered non-profit in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. It is intended for potential sponsors interested in supporting community-based, hands-on learning and skills-building programs.
The guide begins with the organization's story, mission, and vision. It describes the challenges faced by northern communities, including limited education and training opportunities, and explains how Makerspace YK responds by equipping residents with skills to build a resilient community.
Four impact areas are outlined: Arts and Culture, Hands-On Education, Local Economy, and Community Connection. Each area includes specific programs, such as the Augment YK Mural Project, Youth in STEAM Club, Don't Fake It Make It program, and community garden collaborations.
The guide details three sponsorship options. Option A is sponsoring a facility area (Shopspace, Hackspace, or Artspace) with naming rights for a five-year term at $100,000. Option B is sponsoring an impact area for one year. Option C is sponsoring the Yellowknife Community Makerspace Initiative.
Sponsorship levels are Platinum ($10,000+), Gold ($5,000-$9,999), Silver ($1,500-$4,999), and Bronze ($500-$1,499). Perks include logo placement on the sponsor wall, recognition on the website and in the newsletter, social media posts, and complimentary passes to Makerspace YK.