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Our Guest of Honor
Coach Chandler Gadis
Coach Chandler, a Cedar Hill, Texas native, began playing golf at age twelve and went on to win the 2006 TAPPS State Championship before earning a scholarship to Morehouse College. After competing professionally, he founded the Chandler School of Golf in Atlanta and now teaches both youth and adults in dynamic group settings. Currently, he serves as Director of the First Tee of Greater Dallas’ Golf and Learning Center, where he’s impacted over 75,000 children, and is an Associate with the PGA of America.
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Partner with us for the 2025 Ellavate Charity Foundation Golf Tournament
A Note from Our Founder
My name is Ella, and I am the founder of Ellavate Charity Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization based in DC. I am excited to share that Ellavate Charity Foundation will be hosting its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser on June 21st, 2025 to raise funds for HBCU scholarships and programming to support professionals from underrepresented backgrounds.
About ECF
Ellavate Charity Foundation’s mission is to champion empowerment and equity for early career professionals from underrepresented backgrounds. At ECF, we want to empower underrepresented professionals to explore the benefits of the golf space.
Why Golf?
I’m not a golfer (and neither is anyone on my ECF team)... but I recognize the strategic value of golf in the workplace.
⛳️ 90% of Fortune 500 CEOs play golf.
⛳️ 80% of executives say playing golf enables them to establish new business relationships.
⛳️ Yet in 2020, only 19.8% of golfers were non-white.
Our organization is looking for businesses or individuals who may be interested in partnering with us by sponsoring the tournament or donating in-kind gifts.
Thank you for considering supporting our efforts to establish workplaces for all!
Dr. Ella F. Washington
Founder & President
Ellavate Charity Foundation
IMPACT
Our annual charity golf tournament serves as our primary fundraising effort, allowing us to advance our mission to champion empowerment and equity for individuals historically excluded from the workplace.
This year, we're raising funds to launch a Career Accelerator program for DC public high school students that will provide them with early exposure to professional networks and skill-building opportunities.
Learn more about this initiative here.
3%
of high-achieving low-income students in the U.S. graduate from selective colleges, compared to 72% of high-achieving high-income students (U.S. Chamber of commerce).
Yet, graduating from a selective college allows students from the lowest economic quartile to reach the highest economic quartile within 10 years.
77%
of DC public schools serving a high percentage of students from low-income families, this gap in access and opportunity is especially urgent in our local community.
SPONSOR
Become a sponsor of the 2025 Ellavate Charity Foundation Golf Tournament! Sponsors play a vital role in offsetting event costs and supporting key areas of the event. As a sponsor, your brand will gain exposure to a diverse group of professionals and business leaders, enhancing your visibility within our growing network. This tournament offers unique marketing opportunities, including logo placement, social media mentions, and recognition during the event, showcasing your commitment to community development and inclusion.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
TITLE SPONSOR: $15,000
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3 foursomes
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Logo/Name will be featured on all promo material as part of event title
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Option to speak during the awards ceremony (brief remarks)
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Your logo will be on all printed scorecards
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Logo included on event merchandise
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One large banner, logo on “top sponsor” banner, & two signs with your logo displayed prominently
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Social media spotlight
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Name placement on ECF website
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One sign with your logo at a hole of your choice
ELLAVATE OPPORTUNITY SPONSOR: $10,000
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2 foursomes
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Extended acknowledgement from the stage during the awards ceremony
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Your logo will be included on the “top sponsors” banner displayed prominently
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Two signs with your logo displayed prominently
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Social media spotlight
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Name placement on ECF website
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One sign with your logo at a hole of your choice
PUTTING FOR PROGRESS SPONSOR: $5,000
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1 foursome
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Acknowledgement from the stage during the awards ceremony
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Your logo will be included on the “top sponsors” banner displayed
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Social media mention
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Name placement on ECF website
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One sign with your logo at a hole of your choice
WATER SPONSOR: $1,500
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1 foursome
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Logo on all waters
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Social media mention
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Name placement on ECF website
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One sign with your logo at a hole of your choice
HOLE SPONSOR: $1,000
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1 foursome
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Social media mention
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Name placement on ECF website
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One sign with your logo at a hole of your choice
Sponsor a Youth Team
Cover the cost for a youth team from First Tee of Greater Washington D.C. to participate in the ECF Golf Tournament.
First Tee is a youth development program that integrates golf with a life skills curriculum. For more information about First Tee, visit their website.
$800
DONATE
Help make the 2025 Ellavate Charity Foundation Golf Tournament unforgettable by donating items for our raffle! Your in-kind contributions will directly support our fundraising efforts, with all proceeds going towards our mission of empowering underrepresented professionals. By offering exciting raffle items, you’ll increase audience engagement while promoting your brand to a diverse group of professionals and leaders. Donors will receive special recognition during the raffle, giving your brand visibility in front of an engaged and growing community of supporters.
Examples of In-Kind Donations:
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Golf Equipment (clubs, bags, accessories)
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Vacation Packages (weekend getaways, hotel stays, Airbnb stays)
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Professional Services (consultations, photography sessions)
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Gift Cards
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Health and Wellness Packages (massages, spa days, personal training)
