Candlepins for a Cause 2026

Description

Grab your friends, lace up those bowling shoes, and roll with us for a night that's all about community, connection, and giving back. 

Join us as we celebrate the incredible organizations and programs supported by the Cape Ann Community Foundation — and help us raise funds to keep that impact growing.

Since 2015, the Foundation has awarded $130,000 in grants to nonprofits in Essex, Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Rockport — made possible through Cape Ann License Plate sales and the generosity of supporters like you. Now it's time to keep the momentum going!

We're building 16 teams of six bowlers at just $240 per team. Flying solo? Individual bowlers can join the fun for a $40 donation. Prefer to cheer from the sidelines? For a $20 donation, you can be part of the excitement and support the cause.

Throughout the evening, you'll have the chance to meet past grant recipients and see firsthand the organizations your support makes possible. Spots will fill fast — rally your team and let's roll for a great cause!

Candlepins for a Cause — Sponsorship Opportunities

$1,000 Presenting Sponsor

Premier Event Presence

• Recognition as the Presenting Sponsor of Candlepins for a Cause
• Opportunity to deliver brief welcome remarks at the event
• Prominent logo on event welcome poster, including:
  • Short company blurb
  • Website URL
  • QR code
• Opportunity to display a pop-up banner or branded signage at the event (provided by sponsor)
• One reserved lane for six bowlers

• Prominent logo on the Foundation homepage during event promotion
• Prominent logo on the event page

• Prominent logo placement on event e-blast sent to our full email base

• Mention on all social media posts supporting the event
• Dedicated pre-event social media spotlight post featuring full-color logo and website/contact information
• Dedicated post-event thank-you social media post

• Full-color logo on poster board at the event, including website URL

• Logo on the event page with click-through to your website

• Logo placement on event e-blast sent to our full email base

• Mention on all social media posts supporting the event
• Dedicated pre-event social media spotlight post featuring full-color logo and website/contact information
• Inclusion in post-event Sponsor Thank You social media carousel

• Full-color logo on poster board at the event

• Logo placement on event e-blast sent to our full email base

• Mention on all social media posts supporting the event
• Dedicated shared Silver Sponsor social media post featuring full-color logos and website/contact information
• Inclusion in post-event Sponsor Thank You social media carousel

• Company name listed on poster board at the event

• Company name mentioned on event e-blast sent to our full email base

• Inclusion in post-event Sponsor Thank You social media carousel