Hamilton Spectator

Community Partnerships Program

Thank you for your interest in The Hamilton Spectator and its Community Partnerships Program. Our goal is to support our readership community through thoughtful and targeted collaborations.

The Hamilton Spectator regularly receives many requests for support from a multitude of people and organizations. Community Partnerships is the process through which we review requests for in-kind advertising, item donations, cash donations, auditorium bookings and SpecKids Unlimited/Summer Camp Fund to support or strengthen community initiatives. As much as we would love to sustain every event within the community, we are simply unable to and therefore we request that all interested parties take the time to complete the
on-line application process as a way to determine if your initiative fits with our overall corporate goals and objectives.

Application for Community PartnerSponsorship

Overall Guidelines

The Hamilton Spectator’s focus for Community Partnerships is oriented around the themes of youth and kids, poverty reduction and literacy development. We appreciate the opportunity to review event sponsorship, marketing and partnership opportunities available in the Burlington, Hamilton, Flamborough, Dundas, Ancaster, Stoney Creek and surrounding communities. Our activities are planned far in advance and we do ask potential partners to approach us with requests for sponsorships at least two months prior to the event.

PARTNERSHIPS

The majority of our partnerships are for in-kind support, usually in the form of in-paper promotion. When using the application tool, you will be asked to indicate what you would like to request: ads, community profiles, etc. Give some thought to what would benefit your organization or event so that you may communicate your hopes clearly.

SPONSORSHIPS

Within the context of Community Partnerships, partners falling outside of normal criteria may qualify for support for events taking place in the Spectator readership area. The Hamilton Spectator will consider organizations which have events in the following categories.

SpecKids Unlimited/Summer Camp Fund Partnership Opportunities

Local underprivileged children and youth are supported in various ways. Through the Summer Camp Fund, kids and youth are given the opportunity to attend a fun-filled week at summer camp and overcome some of the daily challenges they face in their lives. By providing these youth opportunities, our community will flourish and be stronger for it. Each year, this fund assists children in Burlington and Hamilton who are living at risk and close to or below the poverty line.

We are always looking for new corporate or charitable partners to help us raise funds through your special event. The Hamilton Spectator will consider donating the ad space to profile and promote your event should it be approved for partnership.

Public Events

Which contribute to the betterment of the community and are affordable for and accessible to the majority of local residents will be considered for sponsorship. Examples include festivals and major community events.

Commercial Sponsorships

for trade shows, exhibits and promotional events will be considered when the events are believed to support the marketing efforts of The Hamilton Spectator, our other publications and/or our advertisers.

News Coverage of your Event or Program

Decisions regarding news coverage of an event, program or organization are not influenced by partnership or advertising agreements. Those requesting news coverage should contact the newsroom at 905-526-3420 or by email at newsroom@thespec.com.

If you would like to ask that your event or program be listed on the Too Good to Miss page (which runs every Monday/Tuesdays for holiday weekends in the GO section) please make your submission in writing to Too Good To Miss, The Hamilton Spectator, 44 Frid St., Hamilton, L8N 3G3, by e-mail to toogood@thespec.com only (no other e-mail addresses please) or fax 905-526-3510. Your information must be submitted at least two weeks prior to your event.

WHAT WE CAN’T SUPPORT

With our focus and priorities on kids and youth, poverty and literacy, The Hamilton Spectator regrettably will not ordinarily support:

• Individuals (or requests that directly benefit only one person).
• Programs or initiatives that take place outside of the readership area of The Hamilton Spectator.
• Golf tournaments.
• Amateur sports teams or leagues.
• Organizations that are not open to any member of the community.
• Political organizations or entities.
• Specific medical conditions.

AUDITORIUM BOOKING

The auditorium is available for use to the community for a fee of $129.15 ($114.29 + HST). It is a great venue to host your organization’s meeting, workshop, lecture or public forum as it is centrally located in Hamilton with ample parking available.

The auditorium is available for evening use and can accommodate up to 200 people theater style (chairs only). Basic set-up includes table, chairs, podium, microphone, stage and screen. Audio visual equipment is not available. Food and beverage, dancing, music or animals are NOT permitted. The auditorium is meant solely for charitable and not-for-profit initiatives.

Please review the Auditorium guidelines in detail to determine if our facility meets your function’s needs.

Contact Us

Guidelines and Booking Forms – pdf

*Fee is subject to change without notice. Fee includes HST.

NOTE: All letters of request must be submitted online. The Hamilton Spectator reserves the right to refuse requests submitted in any other manner.

Thank you for your interest in The Hamilton Spectator.