Why support EWB-USA?
EWB-USA is a member-driven organization working to improve the standard of living in small communities often overlooked by larger aid organizations.  Our chapters, all donating their time and expertise to assessing, designing, and implementing engineering solutions, work directly with members of the host community and local non-governmental organizations.  This approach ensures buy-in and ownership of the completed project by the host community, as well as a low project cost. 

Firms and corporations that employ engineers benefit from the volunteer opportunities, training, and experience that EWB-USA provides.  Our student members, working with faculty and professional engineers, have a hands-on opportunity to participate in a successful engineering project from beginning to end, with all the details, communication, problem-solving, cultural engagement, and creative thinking that effort entails. Professional members are able to use their years of training and expertise to benefit others in what is often a life-changing experience.  All members who participate in projects gain knowledge and perspective that informs and broadens their understanding of engineering practices, and proves an incredible benefit at work and at school.

Support of EWB-USA also reinforces a company’s beliefs about corporate social responsibility, and in a manner that is directly in line with the company’s own work.  Firms that specialize in building bridges can sponsor a project to build a pedestrian bridge in Guatemala.  Companies that focus on renewable energy might pledge funds or materials for a project to provide solar-powered lighting to a village school.  This commitment to improving conditions in other countries has proven important to company clients as well as employees, and can have a direct benefit in terms of how people view the company and their corporate partners.

Finally, both current and prospective employees consider how a company supports humanitarian efforts when making decisions about where they work.  EWB-USA members often choose companies that value their volunteer and philanthropic interests – and demonstrate it through financial contributions – over those that do not.  In a country where engineers are in increasingly high demand, supporting EWB-USA contributes to employee satisfaction, recruitment, and retention.

Support Opportunities
Corporate Sponsorship is one way in which a company of any size can contribute to EWB-USA.  All Corporate Sponsors are recognized in a number of ways, including on the Sponsors and Partners page of the EWB-USA website.  The following five levels of Corporate Sponsorship are available:

Benefits of Sponsorship

Small Business Sponsorship – This is a special level available to businesses that have 10 or fewer employees (including principles).  Benefits include:
•    One e-newsletter subscription per year
•    Listing of name, website address, and giving level on the EWB-USA Sponsors and Partners website page
•    Inclusion in the first EWB-USA e-newsletter after registration or renewal
•    Networking opportunities with engineering and other professionals through participation in local Professional Partnerships, Student Chapters, the Annual Conference, and Regional Workshops
•    Opportunity to teach and engage engineering students by working with Student Chapters as a professional liaison, mentor, or advisor

Standard Corporate Sponsorship:
•    One e-newsletter subscription per year
•    Listing of name, website address, and giving level on the EWB-USA Sponsors and Partners website page
•    Notice of sponsorship  in the first EWB-USA e-newsletter after registration or renewal
•    Networking opportunities with engineering and other professionals through participation in local Professional Partnerships, Student Chapters, the Annual Conference, and Regional Workshops
•    Opportunity to teach and engage engineering students by working with Student Chapters as a professional liaison, mentor, or advisor


Silver Corporate Sponsorship:
•    Three e-newsletter subscriptions per year
•    Professional Membership for two employees
•    Listing of name, logo, website address, and giving level on the EWB-USA Sponsors and Partners website page
•    Notice of sponsorship in the first EWB-USA e-newsletter after registration or renewal
•    Recognition in EWB-USA materials and reports
•    Networking opportunities with engineering and other professionals through participation in local Professional Partnerships, Student Chapters, the Annual Conference, and Regional Workshops
•    Opportunity to teach and engage engineering students by working with Student Chapters as a professional liaison, mentor, or advisor


Gold Corporate Sponsorship:
•    Three e-newsletter subscriptions per year
•    Professional Membership for two employees
•    Listing of name, logo, website address and giving level on the EWB-USA Sponsors and Partners website page
•    Notice of sponsorship in the first EWB-USA e-newsletter after registration or renewal
•    Recognition in EWB-USA materials and reports
•    Networking opportunities with engineering and other professionals through participation in local Professional Partnerships, Student Chapters, the Annual Conference, and Regional Workshops
•    Opportunity to teach and engage engineering students by working with Student Chapters as a professional liaison, mentor, or advisor
•    Complimentary booth or display area at EWB-USA Annual Conference, representing an opportunity to introduce your company to engineering students, professionals, and other leaders in engineering and sustainability from around the world

Platinum Level Sponsorship:
•    Three e-newsletter subscriptions per year
•    Professional Membership for four employees
•    Listing of name, logo, website address, description of services and giving level on the EWB-USA Sponsors and Partners website page
•    Notice of sponsorship in the first EWB-USA e-newsletter after registration or renewal
•    Recognition in EWB-USA materials and reports
•    Networking opportunities with engineering and other professionals through participation in local Professional Partnerships, Student Chapters, the Annual Conference, and Regional Workshops
•    Opportunity to teach and engage engineering students by working with Student Chapters as a professional liaison, mentor, or advisor
•    Complimentary booth or display area at EWB-USA Annual Conference, representing an opportunity to introduce your company to engineering students, professionals, and other leaders in engineering and sustainability from around the world

For more information on other benefits of Corporate Sponsorship, please contact Gina Earles, Managing Director, at 303-772-2723, ext. 115.