Rally a team for the annual NEF Spelling Bee on Sunday, March 19th beginning at 3:00 PM. Your team registration fee helps fund innovative and enriching educational programs for Needham Public School students. The Spelling Bee is the only fundraising event the NEF holds -- we hope you will support our mission by registering a team, sponsoring one of our student or teacher teams, or advertising in our Bee program. Further details about our sponsorship opportunities are listed below.

The Bee is a community tradition that draws hundreds of spellers and spectators from Needham schools, businesses, and the community. Any individual adult or organization is welcome to participate. All student teams, including elementary, middle and high school students, are picked by their individual schools.

To register a team or to become a sponsor or advertiser, please click on the Registration button below.

Thank you for your support of the Needham Education Foundation!

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Sponsorship Opportunities

The annual Needham Education Foundation Spelling Bee is a unique opportunity to show your support for the Needham Public Schools while gaining visibility for your business or organization. In addition, your donation may be tax deductible. Last year, close to 400 Needham families, business owners and community leaders attended the Bee, which was hosted by local television and town personalities and broadcast on Needham cable television. All attendees receive a copy of our Bee Program Book.

For a gift of $2,500, each Head of the Class Sponsor will receive:

• Logo presence on Spelling Bee marketing materials
• Logo presence in an advertisement in the Needham Times
• Public acknowledgment at the Spelling Bee
• A full-page advertisement in a prominent location in the Bee Program Book
• Inclusion on the donor acknowledgment page of the Bee Program Book
• Sponsorship of one Spelling Bee round
• Sponsorship or Registration of one Spelling Bee team, including a listing on the teams page of the Bee Program Book and a listing on a team sign

For a gift of $1,250, each Star Student Sponsor will receive:

• A full-page advertisement in a prominent location in the Bee Program Book
• Inclusion on the donor acknowledgment page of the Bee Program Book
• Sponsorship of one Spelling Bee round
• Sponsorship or Registration of one Spelling Bee team, including a listing on the teams page of the Bee Program Book and a listing on a team sign

For a gift of $625, each Honor Roll Sponsor will receive:

• A full-page advertisement in the Program Book at a $50 discount
• Inclusion on the donor acknowledgment page of the Bee Program Book
• Sponsorship or Registration of one Spelling Bee team, including a listing on the teams page of the Bee Program Book and a listing on a team sign

For a gift of $375, each Team Sponsor will receive:

• Sponsorship or Registration of one Spelling Bee team, including a listing on the teams page of the Bee Program Book and a listing on a team sign

For a gift of $100-$300, each Advertising Sponsor will receive:

• A full-page advertisement (4.5"W x 7.25"H) in the Program Book for $300
• A half-page advertisement (4.5"W x 3.5"H) in the Program Book for $200
• A business card advertisement (2.1875"W x 1.625"H) in the Program Book for $100

Please email your advertisement or business card digital file (PDF, JPG, TIFF, EPS) to Kevin Keane at kkeane@nefneedham.org. Also contact him to see a previous year's ad.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Maureen Callahan at mcallahan@nefneedham.org.

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