We are seeking ten Friends of the 40th Sponsors to help us celebrate our history and build toward the future. These select funding partners will be recognized through exclusive exposure opportunities throughout 2026, with your support highlighted in front of millions of program participants and members of the public. Friends of the 40th will also receive an exclusive VIP invitation to the April 30th gala as we honor our historic founders, and leaders from past and present civic, corporate and community organizations.

This gift will stand as a lasting tribute to the donors who choose to invest in the Harbor at a defining moment in our history.

$40,000 – Friend of the 40th 

Benefits:

In-person exposure

• Sole naming rights on 1-week of free cruises and summer programming in 2026, reaching up to 2,500 direct program participants plus an additional 10,000 members of the public on all Save the Harbor land and water locations.

  • Boston Children’s Museum, Atlantic Wharf, Piers Park Sailing Center, Courageous Sailing Center, 15 Necco, Camp Harbor View, Spectacle Island, Georges Island, Leader Bank Pavilion, Commonwealth Pier, Fan Pier, as well as events on Carson Beach, Revere Beach, Castle Island, Wollaston Beach, Nantasket Beach, Nahant Beach, Constitution Beach, Malibu and Savin Hill.

• Year-long name and logo recognition alongside fellow “Friends of the 40th" on highly visible banners and printed materials at all program sites.

• Logo featured on staff shirts during 10 weeks of public programming from June 30 to September 1 (in 2026, this will include Tall Ships and America 250 programming).

Press and digital exposure:

• Named and thanked in all program-related marketing and press for 2026 including local, regional and digital outreach (in 2025, this included nearly 50 articles and features in media outlets such as The Boston Globe, Boston Herald, CommonWealth Beacon, WBZ Radio, Mix 104.1, and more).

• Featured social media posts and acknowledgments in our Annual Impact Report.

• Optional photo opportunity with banner/logo at program site or cruise with program participants

40th Anniversary Gala Package

• Exclusive pre-gala VIP reception with fellow Friends of the 40th, civic, corporate and community partners and special guest presenter (TBC pending scheduling)

• VIP booth with champagne service at the Gala from 6:30-8:00pm for up to 10 guests

• All Champion sponsor benefits detailed on next page

In 2025, Save the Harbor reached nearly 20,000 individuals through direct programming, 500,000 through attendance at region-wide events, and an estimated 2 million viewed our materials, signage and logos throughout our program sites and events.