Partner With Us

Build a Stronger, More Compassionate Chicago

Corporate partners play a crucial role in ensuring that Gilda’s Club Chicago can provide free emotional support, education, and community to anyone impacted by cancer.

Why Partner With Gilda’s Club Chicago?

Cancer impacts every workplace, every family, and every community. By partnering with Gilda’s Club Chicago, your company can:

  • Strengthen the well-being of people impacted by cancer across Chicagoland

  • Support more than 300 free programs each month that help individuals and families find connection, support, and hope

  • Engage employees in meaningful volunteer opportunities

  • Demonstrate your company’s commitment to health equity and community care

  • Receive public recognition that highlights your leadership and generosity

Ways Your Company Can Make an Impact

Reach out to bradfordnewquist@gildasclubchicago.org for more information!

1. Corporate Donations & Grants

Help sustain our mission through corporate philanthropy, foundation grants, or corporate-matched employee giving programs.

2. Sponsorship of Programs & Events

Showcase your support by sponsoring:

Sponsorship levels can be customized to match your company’s goals, values, and visibility needs.

3. Employee Engagement & Volunteerism

Boost employee morale and create team-building experiences through:

  • Corporate volunteer days

  • Hosting supply drives or creative arts kit collections

  • Skilled volunteerism (marketing, tech, professional services)

4. In-Kind Gifts

Support our work by donating goods or services such as printing, catering, event space, photography, or wellness offerings.

5. Join the Corporate Red Door Society

Companies giving $5,000 or more annually receive recognition on our Clubhouse donor recognition display, invitations to donor events, and exclusive engagement opportunities.

Spotlight: Advis

When the team from Advis volunteered at Gilda’s Club Chicago, they brought both heart and hands-on support to our community. In just one morning, Advis employees created dozens of care kits for members navigating treatment and recovery—small packages that provide comfort and encouragement at moments when they’re needed most.

Advis’ generosity demonstrates the powerful role corporate partners play in lifting up our members through compassion, creativity, and community. Their commitment reflects what is possible when companies invest in a mission that touches families across Chicago and beyond.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Gilda’s Club Chicago offers a variety of ways for companies to partner with us and make a meaningful impact. Whether you want to support our mission through employee engagement, community visibility, or philanthropic leadership, we can help you find the right fit.

Team Gilda

Since 2012, Team Gilda has united endurance athletes running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon to support Gilda’s Club Chicago. Our runners raise essential funds that keep our programs free for anyone impacted by cancer. With more than 95 participants and thousands of spectators passing our Clubhouse on race day, Team Gilda offers strong mission visibility for corporate partners.

For 2026, we are seeking an Exclusive Charter Sponsor to elevate Team Gilda’s fundraising efforts. This premier opportunity includes naming rights, logo placement across all Team Gilda materials, event recognition, and marathon-week visibility.

Partner with Team Gilda and help make every mile count for our community.

Volunteer Day

Bring your team together while uplifting our members. Corporate-sponsored volunteer activities offer employees a hands-on way to contribute, build community, and experience the impact of your support firsthand.

Popular opportunities include:

  • Creating care kits or art therapy kits

  • Supporting family programs or clubhouse events

  • Food preparation

  • Onsite volunteer cleaning/decorating days at the Clubhouse

Opportunities can be customized to your team’s size, interests, and availability.

Event Sponsorship

Our annual events bring the community together and offer high-visibility opportunities for corporate partners to showcase their commitment to those impacted by cancer.

Corporate sponsors can support:

  • Annual Awards Dinner

  • Associate Board Fundraising Event

  • Art of Resilience Gallery & Opening Event

  • Health & wellness programs

  • Community celebrations and seasonal events

Sponsorship packages include brand recognition, engagement opportunities, and customizable benefits tailored to your goals.

Red Door Society

The Corporate Red Door Society honors companies that invest $5,000 or more annually in sustaining our mission.

Members receive:

  • Recognition on our Donor Wall

  • Invitations to exclusive donor events

  • Opportunities for year-round engagement

  • Customized visibility aligned with corporate giving priorities

Joining the Red Door Society demonstrates your company’s leadership, deepens your connection to the community, and helps ensure that everyone impacted by cancer has access to free, life-enhancing support.

Get Started Today

Let’s Create a Partnership That Makes a Difference

We would love to learn more about your company’s goals and explore the ways we can build a meaningful, high-impact partnership together. Whether you are planning a volunteer day, exploring sponsorship opportunities, or looking to deepen your CSR initiatives, we are here to help.