DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities 2026-2027
Nationally Accredited Plant Collections for Cactus and Agave
We hope you will join us as an Annual Sponsor of Desert Botanical Garden’s critical conservation efforts, extraordinary exhibitions, beloved events and educational offerings for all ages! Partnering with Desert Botanical Garden for a year of engaging and impactful programming, education opportunities, events and conservation initiatives aligns your company with a respected and celebrated Valley institution. You also gain the benefit of sustained visibility for your commitment to supporting environmental stewardship and enriching the cultural vitality of our diverse community.
WHO YOU’LL REACH
14.3M
650K+
2.5M
Social media impressions across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
visitors from all 50 states and tourists from around the world
website visitors to dbg.org
VISITOR DEMOGRAPHICS Age
21%
Race/ Ethnicity
9% Alpha
6% Asian
10% Other
Boomer
24% Gen Z
14% Gen X
20% Latino
26% Millennial
6% African
American
55% White
BUILD YOUR BRAND
ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP
Organ Pipe
Palo Brea
Palo Verde
Mesquite
Ironwood
$50,000
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$5,000
$2,500
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Company Logo Published on the Garden’s Website
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Recognition in the Garden’s Annual Report
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Company Logo Published on the Digital Admissions Screens
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Recognition on the Garden’s Social Media
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Fall & Spring Butterfly Exhibits
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Major Annual Exhibit
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Dinner on the Desert
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Discount on General Admission for all Company Employees
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Complimentary Tickets to Las Noches de las Luminarias Holiday Event
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Discount on Rental of a Garden Venue for a Private Function (based on availability)*
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Free Admission for Employees on Corporate Days (space permitting)
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Guided Garden Tour for up to 15 Employees
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Complimentary Group Volunteer Activity (based on availability)
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Complimentary Emerging Leaders Membership for Employee(s) Under 45
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Invitations to select Exhibit Previews, Special Events and/or Donor Events
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Digital Marketing & Publications Company Name on Donor Wall at the Garden’s Entrance
ENGAGE YOUR TEAM
Event & Exhibit Recognition
Visit the Garden
Take Part in Garden Programs
*Venue rental discounts are excluded from nights of Las Noches de las Luminarias.
EVENT SPONSORSHIP Explore these Garden special events and corporate sponsorship opportunities.
Graphic Rewilding
Saguaro & Skate
Super Bloom
Sept. 4–6, 2026 & Sept. 3–6 2027
Fall 2026 – Spring 2027
Roll into the last days of summer with Saguaro & Skate, a multi-day outdoor roller‑disco celebration at the Garden. We’re turning up the glow, the music and the desert views for one unforgettable sendoff to the season.
The Garden is blooming BIG! Super Bloom invites visitors of all ages into a world of giant flowers, colorful petals and joyful, larger-than-life art created by Graphic Rewilding. Explore towering blossoms, snap photos inside vibrant floral scenes and see the desert in full bloom.
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES Presenting Sponsor: $10,000 Supporting Sponsor: $5,000
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES Presenting Sponsor: $200,000 (1 available) Moonrise Sponsor: $50,000 (1 available) Glasshouses Sponsor: $20,000 (5 available) Flower Cloud Sponsor: $15,000 (6 available) Botanical Flag Walks: $15,000 (3 available) Learn more about Super Bloom here.
Dogs in the Garden + VIP Pup Club Select Saturday Mornings & Wednesdays Evenings Starting Oct. 2026 At Dog Days in the Garden, pups and people alike can enjoy cooler temperatures, scenic strolls and an unforgettable day outdoors. Or grab your leash and join us for an unforgettable evening in the Garden. Dog Nights are back, giving you and your four-legged friend exclusive after-hours access to the Garden and the chance to experience Super Bloom by Graphic Rewilding. Select Saturdays will offer special VIP Pup Club experiences.
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES Seasonal Sponsor: $15,000
Music in the Garden Select Fridays Oct. 9 – Nov. 20, Jan. 15 – March 4 March 5 – May 28 The music is back! Music in the Garden returns, bringing live performances back to the beauty of the Garden. Gather with friends and family, relax under the open sky, and enjoy unforgettable evenings filled with great music, scenic views and community spirit. Whether you’re a longtime fan or joining us for the first time, there’s no better place to experience live music than in the Garden.
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES Presenting Sponsor: $25,000 Supporting Sponsor: $10,000
Strange Garden Oct. 22–24 Something strange is happening in the Garden … The Garden transforms into Strange Garden, a Halloween-season experience of glowing trails and playful chills for every age. From adults-only intrigue to family nights, exclusive Music in the Garden and a costumed morning with the dogs, each night reveals a different side of the Garden.
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES Presenting Sponsor: $10,000 Supporting Sponsor: $5,000
Día de Muertos Altar + Festival Nov. 6–9 The Garden transforms into a luminous celebration of memory and connection. Return to a world of bright marigolds, radiant altars and festive trails, where art and tradition come together under the desert sky. Experience live performances, immersive installations, and moments of reflection woven throughout the Garden. This is more than a festival—it is a gathering of spirit and beauty. A time to honor, remember and come together surrounded by the vibrant energy of the season.
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES Presenting Sponsor: $20,000 Supporting Sponsor: $10,000
Chiles & Chocolate Festival
Las Noches de las Luminarias
Nov. 13–15
Select Nights | Nov. 27 – Jan. 2
The Chiles & Chocolate Festival brings together two of the most unforgettable flavors in nature—fiery chiles and rich, velvety chocolate for a weekend of tasting, discovery and sensory adventure. Where spice meets sweetness, and every taste tells a story.
A beloved Arizona tradition returns. As the fall draws to a close, the Garden begins its transformation into a glowing winter wonderland lit by thousands of hand-placed luminarias and filled with the sound of live music including returning fan-favorite bands.
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
Presenting Sponsor: $25,000 Supporting Sponsor: $10,000 Sustaining Sponsor: $5,000
Presenting Sponsor: $100,000 Reserved Entertainment Sponsor: $50,000 Supporting Sponsor: $25,000
Flashlight Nights
Pay What You Can Day
Saturdays, Summer 2027
Second Tuesday of Each Month
Whether you’re planning a date night or a family adventure, discover the magic of Flashlight Nights. As the sun sets, the desert transforms—revealing new sights, sounds and surprises after dark. Wander the trails with a flashlight in hand, gaze at the stars through telescopes and get up close with fascinating desert animals. Each visit offers something new, with themed activities that change weekly.
Your Garden, Your Way! We believe nature should be accessible to everyone. On Community Day pay what you can. Pay $5, $10, $15 or any amount that works for you. In return, your contribution nurtures the Garden’s research, conservation and protection of desert plants for generations to come.
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES Presenting Sponsor: $25,000 Supporting Sponsor: $10,000
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES Presenting Sponsor: $50,000 Single Day Sponsor: $5,000
ADDITIONAL CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES • • • •
Host Your Corporate Event Offer Corporate Matching Gifts Reserve a Company Table at Dinner on the Desert Volunteer as a Group
OUR GUIDING MISSION Bring people together to protect and celebrate the unique wonders of the desert.
OUR 2040 VISION Lead the world in desert plant display and research that delivers real-world benefit and knowledge sharing.
To learn more about Annual Sponsorships and other Corporate Opportunities, please contact:
Jess Nierad Senior Director of Development, Institutional Giving jnierad@dbg.org | w: 480.481.8115
dbg.org | @dbgphx 1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008