Sponsorship of Urban League events and programs provide opportunities for an investment in our community and visibility for your organization. Your sponsorship ensures all members of our community are educated, employed and empowered to live well, advance professionally, and contribute to the common good in the 21st Century. Sponsorship opportunities are available now!

Unity Picnic
Saturday, July 26, 2025
The Unity Picnic has become one of the most exciting, family-friendly, community-building events in Madison. Unity Picnic will feature live music, youth performances, kids activities, and free food including award-winning BBQ. Most importantly, the event will feature great fellowship! Over 600 individuals and families from South Madison and all throughout Dane County will attend. The event includes sponsorship opportunities for both businesses AND community organizations.

The Urban Cabaret
October 10, 2025
The Urban Cabaret has become one of Madison’s most unique and dynamic fundraising events. Thanks to our many sponsors, the Urban League has been able to create a one-of-a-kind event that features a diverse mix of local urban artists, brings together a diverse mix of people to network and socialize, AND raises money to support important equity initiatives. Artists have included musicians, magicians, poets, aerialists, and so much more. Join us as a sponsor, and see what we have in store this year!

The Excellence in Workforce & Economic Development Summit
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Urban League of Greater Madison (ULGM) will host its annual Summit focused on advancing excellence in workforce and economic development in the Madison region. This 13th annual Urban League Summit builds on our previous events in a collective commitment to advancing talent, opportunity and growth for all the region’s citizens.
The day-long Summit will engage, educate, and empower attendees around issues related to economic, workforce, and community development. Held at the Monona Terrace, the event will feature keynote speakers, break-out sessions, and networking opportunities. The anticipated audience
of 600+ people from throughout the Madison region will include business executives, community leaders, economic development professionals, educators, elected officials, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders.

Urban League Program Sponsorship
Program sponsorships of Urban League’s empowering initiatives are warmly welcomed. Please contact Brian Nkemnji, to learn more at [email protected] or 608.729.1251.