Sponsorship & Funding Opportunities with Listen Up NZ
Introduction
Matt Hampton
Last Update 2 months ago
The Listen Up NZ initiative is dedicated to enhancing disaster resilience, emergency preparedness, and community education. Businesses, organisations, and government agencies have a unique opportunity to partner with Listen Up NZ to drive meaningful change while enhancing their brand reputation, fulfilling corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals, and contributing to national disaster resilience efforts.
By sponsoring or funding Listen Up NZ programs, your organisation can play a pivotal role in strengthening community preparedness, supporting cutting-edge technology for disaster response, and ensuring widespread access to life-saving knowledge.
Sponsorship & Funding Opportunities1. Corporate Sponsorship PackagesBusinesses can support Listen Up NZ through tailored sponsorship packages that align with their corporate values and objectives.
Platinum Sponsor – Exclusive branding across all Listen Up NZ programs, priority access to engagement opportunities, and featured recognition in media campaigns.
Gold Sponsor – Prominent branding on select programs, website features, and co-hosting opportunities for resilience events.
Silver Sponsor – Support a specific initiative (e.g., 30-Day Resilience Challenge, Resilience Radio) with branding recognition.
Community Partner – Small businesses can contribute at a local level and be recognized in community-led activities.
Government agencies and NGOs can provide funding or grants to support Listen Up NZ’s disaster resilience initiatives. Areas for funding include:
Disaster Preparedness Education – Grants for the development of e-learning courses and training materials.
Community Engagement Programs – Funding for workshops, roadshows, and grassroots preparedness campaigns.
Technology & Infrastructure – Support for SafetyNet, wireless mesh networks, and emergency communication solutions.
Foundations and philanthropic organizations can donate to Listen Up NZ to help expand its reach and impact. Contributions can be directed towards:
Scholarships for underserved communities to access e-learning courses.
Development of specialised training for vulnerable groups (elderly, disabled individuals, etc.).
Expansion of Stories for Stay Strong to collect and share resilience-building experiences.
Organisations can also support Listen Up NZ by providing in-kind contributions, such as:
Technology & Equipment – Donating devices, software, or internet access to support digital learning.
Expertise & Training – Volunteering subject-matter experts to create or deliver course content.
Event Hosting & Venues – Providing spaces for resilience training workshops and roadshows.
Organisations can collaborate with Listen Up NZ to develop co-branded campaigns that promote disaster resilience and corporate engagement, including:
Branded Educational Content – Co-developing and featuring your brand in course materials and learning modules.
Social Media & Awareness Campaigns – Joint awareness initiatives to highlight disaster preparedness efforts.
Employee Engagement Programs – Encouraging staff participation in the 30-Day Resilience Challenge or volunteer activities.
Partnering with Listen Up NZ offers a range of benefits:
Brand Visibility & Positive PR – Gain recognition as a leader in disaster resilience and corporate responsibility.
Community Impact – Directly contribute to the safety and preparedness of New Zealand communities.
Networking & Collaboration – Engage with government agencies, NGOs, and industry leaders in the resilience sector.
Access to Exclusive Insights – Receive reports and data on disaster preparedness trends and effectiveness of initiatives.
Organizations interested in sponsorship or funding opportunities can contact Listen Up NZ to discuss tailored partnership options.
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Phone: +64 20-4036-5430
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