Corporate Partnerships

Sponsorship opportunities at BAVC Media

BAVC Media’s mission is to inspire social change by empowering media makers to develop and share diverse stories through art, education and technology.

Our diverse, innovative programs lead the field in media training, technology and multimedia workforce development, new media storytelling and audio-visual preservation.

Interested in becoming a partner?

Partnership Opportunities

  • Event Sponsorship
  • Program Support
  • Content Collaborations
  • In-Kind Contributions
  • Employee Matching Gifts

Why BAVC Media

  1. Enhance Brand Visibility. Align your brand with a long-term leader in nonprofit media arts and technology. Reach a broad and engaged audience in the Bay Area and across the country, through our various programs, events, and digital platforms.
  2. Support Social Impact. Contribute to initiatives that promote social justice, equity, and diversity in media. Your partnership helps amplify underrepresented voices and stories.
  3. Access to Talent. Engage with a diverse network of talented media professionals, creatives, and independent nonfiction storytellers. Benefit from potential recruitment opportunities and collaboration with emerging and established talent.
  4. Exclusive Benefits. Enjoy bespoke partnership packages including sponsorship opportunities, content creation, and early access to BAVC Media events and workshops.

Partnership Benefits

  • Acknowledgment on our website and relevant program materials
  • Social media recognition
  • Bespoke Newsletters
  • Inclusion in our annual report
  • Listed as a sponsor for a program page (optional)

Impact

  • ~24,000 households reached through SF COMMONS
  • 7,000+ people gain access to media making technology, education, services and resources
  • 200+ young people complete our in-school, afterschool, and summer programs, workshops, screenings, and mentorship services

Current Partners

We are proud to partner with leading organizations and companies that share our vision for a more inclusive and innovative media landscape and uplift historically under-resourced communities. Join the ranks of esteemed partners like Lensrentals, Adobe, Dolby, Lucasfilm, PG&E, Pixar, and BlackMagic Design

Get Involved

Ready to make an impact? Contact our Development team to discuss how we can tailor a partnership that aligns with your goals and values.

Have any questions? Contact us at giving@bavc.org

Partnership Opportunities

Sponsor our flagship events such as the BAVC MediaMaker Pitch and Workshops. Gain exposure through event branding, speaking opportunities, and more.

Read about our most recent MediaMaker event here→

Invest in our core programs like MediaMaker Fellowships, Training & Certification Programs, and Youth Media Initiatives. Support the development of new and diverse talent in the media industry.

Read about our 2024 Editing Fellowship program here→

Collaborate with us on content creation projects. Hire BAVC Productions to produce media that aligns with your values and resonates with our community. In turn, this work helps with training and cultivation of the production industry in the Bay Area.

Learn more about BAVC Productions→

Provide in-kind support such as equipment, software, or services. Help us equip our community with the high quality tools and resources needed to excel in today’s competitive field.

Utilize the generosity of your organization and encourage your employees to contribute to BAVC Media, while you double their support and impact.

Partnership FAQs

  • Radical Access. BAVC Media is rooted in media justice. Everyone should have access to the tools, resources and community necessary to create new narratives for themselves and their communities.
  • Collective Spirit. We believe in plurality – of voice, of identity, of perspective. We believe in the power of cultivating an ecosystem of media that authentically reflects the diversity and nuance of our community.
  • Participatory Media. Everyone should have the chance to be active producers and interpreters of media. Whether in an online course or an artist development cohort, at BAVC Media you will have an immersive, communal learning experience that encourages you to question and create.

BAVC Media is rooted in media justice. Everyone, of all ages and backgrounds, should have access to the tools, resources and community necessary to create new narratives for themselves and their communities. We believe in plurality – of voice, of identity, of perspective. We believe in the power of cultivating an ecosystem of media that authentically reflects the diversity and nuance of our community. Everyone should have the chance to be active producers and interpreters of media.

Continuing the legacy, impact, and future of BAVC Media and our programs. We are excited to work with you and find what fits your organization best!

Programs at BAVC Media are designed by highly experienced and trained staff, many of whom have gone through our programs themselves. We utilize their expertise and community input to design programming and formulate partnerships that are beneficial to the future of the fields of media and technology. Sponsors inform programming by providing support, guidance, and insight. Occasionally, if interested, partners collaborate as part of our program offerings, providing professional development insight, networking opportunities, and more.

Support can come in many forms: financial, in-kind, programmatic support, and more.

Yes, of course! Please reach out to giving@bavc.org