Community Partner Benefit Information
School Fuel is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit foundation formed in 2003 by parents and community leaders.
Our mission is to elevate educational opportunities for all Novato public school students.
To help achieve this goal, we raise funds each year to provide programs for all NUSD schools.
OUR PROGRAMS
- Provide opportunities for all students to shine
- Offer learning enrichment
- Showcase student talent
- Respond to unique educational needs
- Foster a love of learning
- Encourage innovation and creativity
- Champion inclusion across all schools
What We Fund
Wellness
Music
Performing Arts
Literacy
Visusal Arts
Science
Academic Competitions
Student support
Math
Technology
Student Engagement, Clubs, Leadership
Library Books & Materials
Field Trips
Academic Support
Get Involved
Your business can play a vital role in supporting our schools through this Community Giving campaign. Together we can significantly impact the lives of over 7,500 students.
Show your support and receive year-long recognition by becoming a Community Partner.
You can give at any of the following levels and receive the associated promotional benefits. We welcome gifts of any amount, so please donate at any amount your business can support!
LEAD PARTNER $15,000
LOCAL HERO PARTNER $10,000
GOLD PARTNER $5,000
SILVER PARTNER $2,500
BRONZE PARTNER $1,000
BLUE PARTNER $500
RED PARTNER $250
To view the benefits for each level, scroll down for details.
If you would like to speak to a School Fuel representative about this or other opportunities to support School Fuel and all students in NUSD, please reach:
Susan Mathews
Executive Director
susanmathews415@gmail.com
Kristin Cikowski
Development Manager
kristincikowski27@gmail.com
COMMUNITY PARTNER LOGO GUIDELINES
- Partners that qualify for their logo to be placed on shirts, website and/or printed materials should provide the logo:
– In color and black & white
– Accepted file formats are EPS (Encapsulated Post Script) and uncompressed high res TIFF
– All text in EPS files should be converted to Outlines
DEADLINES
- Deadline for inclusion in promotional video is Feb. 15, 2026
- Deadline for inclusion on event shirt is April 1, 2026
- Deadline for inclusion in print ads is April 1, 2026
- Promotional materials for swag bags must be received by April 1, 2026
Community Partner Information
Includes All Events 2026-2027
LEAD PARTNER $15,000
- Exclusive Signage: Presenting Sponsor status on main event signage
- Exclusive Advertising: Dedicated feature in Marin IJ print ad
- Video Features: Speaker opportunity + logo placement in promotional videos
- Dedicated Social Feature: Custom partner profile and tailored social media posts
- Superintendent Newsletter: Included in Community Cornerstone newsletter
- Event Location Feature: Choice of branding on event badges, performance stage, or a challenge
- Landing Page Ads: Banner ad on Tour of Novato landing pages
- Dedicated Social Feature: Custom partner profile and tailored social media posts
- Event Merchandise: Logo on Tour of Novato t-shirts
- Event Registrations/Tickets: 15 free Tour of Novato registrations/shirts
- Monthly Newsletter: Logo to all NUSD families + 1,500 community members
- General Social Media: Event-specific sponsor recognition posts
- Event Signage: Standard logo on general event signs
- Targeted Family Engagement: Direct digital flyer placement to ~6,000 NUSD households
- Mass Email Reach: Email communication to ~7,000 NUSD households and School Fuel supporters
- Website Visibility: Logo and direct link on website and Tour of Novato pages
- Swag Bag Inclusion: Promotional item placement (200 min.)
- Tiered Branding: Logo size and placement at maximum proportion
LOCAL HERO PARTNER $10,000
- Dedicated Social Feature: Custom partner profile and tailored social media posts
- Video Features: Logo placement in promotional videos
- Superintendent Newsletter: Included in Community Cornerstone newsletter
- Event Location Feature: Option to be featured on-site at events
- Landing Page Ads: Banner ad on Tour of Novato landing pages
- Event Merch & Tickets: Logo on Tour of Novato shirts + 10 free registrations/shirts
- Monthly Newsletter: Logo to all NUSD families + 1,500 community members
- General Social Media: Event-specific sponsor recognition posts
- Event Signage: Standard logo on general event signs
- Targeted Family Engagement: Direct digital flyer placement to ~6,000 NUSD households
- Mass Email Reach: Email communication to ~7,000 NUSD households and School Fuel supporters
- Website Visibility: Logo and direct link on School Fuel website and Tour of Novato event pages
- Swag Bag Inclusion: Promotional item placement (200 min.)
- Tiered Branding: Logo size and placement at large proportion
GOLD PARTNER $5,000
- Video Features: Logo placement only in promotional videos
- Superintendent Newsletter: Included in Community Cornerstone newsletter
- Event Location Feature: Option to be featured
on-site at events - Landing Page Ads: Banner ad on Tour of Novato
landing pages - Event Merch & Tickets: Logo on Tour of Novato shirts +
5 free registrations/shirts - Monthly Newsletter: Logo to all NUSD families + 1,500 community members
- General Social Media: Event-specific sponsor
recognition posts - Event Signage: Standard logo on general event signs
- Targeted Family Engagement: Direct digital flyer placement to ~6,000 NUSD households
- Mass Email Reach: Email communication to ~7,000 NUSD households and School Fuel supporters
- Website Visibility: Logo and direct link on School Fuel website and Tour of Novato event pages
- Swag Bag Inclusion: Promotional item placement
(200 min.) - Tiered Branding: Logo size and placement at
medium proportion
SILVER PARTNER $2,500
- Event Location Feature: Option to be featured on-site at events
- Landing Page Ads: Banner ad on Tour of Novato landing pages
- Event Merch & Tickets: Logo on Tour of Novato shirts + 1 free registration/shirt
- Monthly Newsletter: Logo to all NUSD families + 1,500 community members
- General Social Media: Event-specific sponsor recognition posts
- Event Signage: Standard logo on general event signs
- Targeted Family Engagement: Direct digital flyer placement to ~6,000 NUSD households
- Mass Email Reach: Email communication to ~7,000 NUSD households and School Fuel supporters
- Website Visibility: Logo and direct link on School Fuel website and Tour of Novato event pages
- Swag Bag Inclusion: Promotional item placement (200 min.)
- Tiered Branding: Logo size and placement at small proportion
BRONZE PARTNER $1,000
- Event Location Feature: Option to be featured on-site at events
- Event Merch & Tickets: Logo on Tour of Novato shirts + 1 free registration/shirt
- Monthly Newsletter: Logo to all NUSD families + 1,500 community members
- General Social Media: Event-specific sponsor recognition posts
- Event Signage: Standard logo on general event signs
- Targeted Family Engagement: Direct digital flyer placement to ~6,000 NUSD households
- Mass Email Reach: Email communication to ~7,000 NUSD households and School Fuel supporters
- Website Visibility: Logo and direct link on School Fuel website and Tour of Novato event pages
- Swag Bag Inclusion: Promotional item placement (200 min.)
- Tiered Branding: Logo size and placement at extra-small proportion
BLUE PARTNER $500
- Event Location Feature: Option to be featured on-site at events
- General Social Media: Recognition on select social channels only
- Event Signage: Standard name placement on event signs
- Targeted Family Engagement: Direct digital flyer placement to ~6,000 NUSD households
- Mass Email Reach: Email communication to ~7,000 NUSD households and School Fuel supporters
- Website Visibility: Logo and direct link on School Fuel website and Tour of Novato event pages
- Swag Bag Inclusion: Promotional item placement (200 min.)
- Tiered Branding: Name placement proportionate to level
RED PARTNER $250
- Targeted Family Engagement: Direct digital flyer placement to ~6,000 NUSD households
- Mass Email Reach: Email communication to ~7,000 NUSD households and School Fuel supporters
- Website Visibility: Logo and direct link on School Fuel website and Tour of Novato event pages
- Swag Bag Inclusion: Promotional item placement (200 min.)
- Tiered Branding: Name placement proportionate to level
