Sponsorship Opportunities

Throughout the year we host several community events to remember and celebrate loved ones who have died, provide hospice education, and raise funds to support our nonprofit mission. Local businesses and foundations help make these events possible through their generous sponsorship and in return receive significant community recognition. Below, our three major events are outlined along with their sponsorship levels and corresponding benefits. If you have any questions or would like to become a sponsor, please reach out or complete the forms below.

Jillian Tolman
Annual Fund & Events Coordinator
207-615-9368
jtolman@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org

Thresholds Conference

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
In-Person & Virtual
Hannaford Hall, USM Portland Campus

Sponsor the Thresholds Conference, an annual gathering that brings together community members, healthcare professionals, and caregivers for thought-provoking conversations about the end-of-life experience. Through inspiring speakers, interactive sessions, and shared stories, we foster connection, understanding, and support for one of life’s most challenging journeys.

Compassion | $5,000

  • most prominent logo

  • business logo featured on community invitation to 30,000+ households

  • verbal recognition at event

  • business logo displayed during live and virtual slides

  • promotion in pre- and post-event digital marketing and social media campaigns

  • full page color ad in program distributed at event

  • 4 complimentary registrations

  • business logo featured on event website, signage, and program

Care | $2,500

  • business logo displayed during live and virtual slides

  • promotion in pre- and post-event digital marketing and social media campaigns

  • 1/2 page color ad in program distributed at event

  • 4 complimentary registrations

  • business logo featured on event website, signage, and program

Comfort | $1,000

  • promotion in pre- and post-event digital marketing and social media campaigns

  • 1/4 page color ad in program distributed at event

  • 2 complimentary registrations

  • business name featured on event website, signage, and program

Support | $500

  • business name featured on event website, signage, and program

Sponsor Thresholds Conference

online form

print & mail form

Twilight in the Park

Saturday, September 27, 2025
Deering Oaks Park
Portland, ME

Sponsor an evening of reflection and remembrance at Twilight in the Park. This annual luminaria lighting event invites families, friends, and caregivers to honor and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed. Together, we’ll create a glowing tribute, symbolizing love, loss, and enduring memories.

Hospice Light | $5,000

  • logo on community invitation to 12,000+ recipients

  • most prominent logo on all materials and communications

  • logo on event banner

  • 10 complimentary luminaria with your business’ logo

  • verbal recognition at event

  • full page ad in program distributed at event and made available digitally post-event

  • logo on pre- and post-event digital marketing and social media campaigns

  • logo on sponsor poster

  • logo in program

Luminary | $2,500

  • logo on event banner

  • 8 complimentary luminaria with your business’ logo

  • verbal recognition at event

  • 1/2 page ad in program distributed at event and made available digitally post-event

  • logo on pre- and post-event digital marketing and social media campaigns

  • logo on sponsor poster

  • logo in program

Memory Light | $1,000

  • 5 complimentary luminaria with your business’ logo

  • 1/4 page ad in program distributed at event and made available digitally post-event

  • logo on pre- and post-event digital marketing and social media campaigns

  • name on sponsor poster

  • name in program

Candle Light | $500

  • logo on pre- and post-event digital marketing and social media campaigns

  • name on sponsor poster

  • name in program

Tea Light | $250

  • name on sponsor poster

  • name in program

Sponsor Twilight in the Park

online form

print & mail form

Hike for Hospice

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Eastern Trail
Scarborough, ME

Sponsor to support compassion and care at Hike for Hospice. This beloved annual event takes participants along the scenic Eastern Trail to raise awareness and critical funds for hospice care in southern Maine. Whether you walk in memory of someone special or to support our mission, every step makes a difference.

Presenting | $10,000 (limited to 3)

  • your business name listed as “presented by” on all communications and event marketing

  • invitation to speak at in-person event

  • promotional table at event

  • logo on community invitation to 12,000+ recipients

  • 10 complimentary registrations

  • verbal recognition at the event

  • logo on dedicated HSM social media post

  • logo on participant shirt

  • logo on event signage

  • logo on website (hyperlinked)

Evergreen | $5,000

  • logo on community invitation to 12,000+ recipients

  • 6 complimentary registrations

  • verbal recognition at the event

  • logo on dedicated HSM social media post

  • logo on participant shirt

  • logo on event signage

  • logo on website (hyperlinked)

Pine | $2,500

  • 4 complimentary registrations

  • verbal recognition at the event

  • logo on dedicated HSM social media post

  • name on participant shirt

  • name on event signage

  • logo on website (hyperlinked)

Sapling | $1,000

  • name on participant shirt

  • name on event signage

  • name on website (hyperlinked)

Sprout | $500

  • name on event signage

  • name on website (hyperlinked)

Seed | $250

  • name on website (hyperlinked)

Sponsor Hike for Hospice

online form

print & mail form