Clear Ask and Partnership Options
VFN is seeking partners who want to help build a more accessible, connected, and opportunity-driven soccer ecosystem.
Support can take multiple forms. Some partners may want to make a direct donation. Others may want to sponsor a specific program, fund scholarships, support equipment, underwrite an event, contribute professional services, or help build long-term systems. The key is that every form of support should connect back to VFN’s mission and growth strategy.
A clear partnership structure helps supporters understand where they fit and what their contribution makes possible.
Founding Growth Partner
A founding growth partner helps support the overall development of VFN’s operating infrastructure. This type of support may fund staffing, marketing, media, technology, scholarships, and program expansion.
Program Sponsor
A program sponsor supports a specific VFN program such as showcases, camps, tournaments, recruiting services, media coverage, or scholarships.
Scholarship Sponsor
A scholarship sponsor directly funds player access by covering registrations, camp fees, showcase fees, gear, training, or recruiting support for players who need financial assistance.
Event Sponsor
An event sponsor supports a specific showcase, tournament, camp, fundraiser, or community event. This may include brand visibility, signage, social media recognition, livestream mentions, and community engagement opportunities.
Media Sponsor
A media sponsor helps fund filming, photography, livestreaming, highlight content, and player exposure. This directly supports player visibility and creates sponsor value through branded content.
Equipment or Apparel Sponsor
An equipment or apparel sponsor helps provide uniforms, training gear, balls, cones, goals, tents, signage, or event supplies.
Strategic Advisor or Connector
Some partners may provide value through relationships, mentorship, business development, sponsorship introductions, facility connections, or operational guidance.
In-Kind Partner
In-kind partners contribute services, products, equipment, space, food, media, printing, design, legal support, accounting, marketing, or other resources that reduce costs and strengthen operations.
Example Partnership Levels
VFN can build partnership levels around the specific needs of the organization. Examples may include:
$1,000 Program Supporter
$2,500 Event Partner
$5,000 Scholarship Partner
$10,000 Growth Partner
$25,000 Founding Partner
$50,000 Strategic Growth Partner
$100,000 Legacy Partner
These levels can be adjusted depending on the partner, program, and funding goal.