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Tap into local ecosystems by sponsoring female powered programming across the U.S.
We’re launching local and leading nationwide.
Stella Chapters are hitting the road to bring our mission to communities across America. From Buffalo to San Diego, we ’ re building bold, local ecosystems where female founders and funders can connect, grow, and thrive.
Our mission remains the same: to inspire, equip, and propel diverse women entrepreneurs to launch, scale, and sustain their businesses while cultivating a powerful network of investors to fund their success.
Our vision is clear: equal representation of female founders and funders at every table, in every city.
Expert-led programs, accelerators, and masterclasses to help women scale their businesses.
Connect and collaborate with high-caliber founders, investors, corporate partners and thought leaders.
High-impact events like Elevate Women’s Summit, Women’s Venture Summit and Women’s Fast Pitch to drive action and investment.
A thriving network of founders, investors, and partners with a free educational library and 1:1 office hours.
A Black Tie Event.
November 5th 2025
on all event materials (flyers, landing pages, digital promotions, and social media) On site presence and promotion
5:00PM AT WHITEHALL MANSION BROCKPORT, NY
CHAPTERSGALA
Hear from Stella Members the direct impact Stella Programs have had on their businesses.
Connect and collaborate with high-caliber founders, investors, corporate partners and thought leaders.
T I T L E
Impact: Funds one full year of Stella Coffee Clubs across Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Hudson Valley sustaining safe, supportive spaces for hundreds of women to connect, collaborate, and grow This is 80+ events supported
B E N E F I T S
-Exclusive naming rights as Presenting Sponsor of the Gala, speaking opp on stage
-Premium logo placement on all event materials, step-and-repeat, and Stella Foundation website for one year
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-Full-page ad in event program + recognition from the stage by Stella CEO
-2 VIP tables (20 tickets) with priority seating
-Branded activation opportunity at Gala (e g , cocktail napkins gift bags photo booth)
-Featured article/interview in Stella newsletter + social media spotlight (10K+ audience)
-Invitation to private dinner with Stella leadership + chapter leaders
$15K Donation
AUCTION
A live auction to collect funds to support the annual programming of the Stella Chapter
Have a fun night out with dancing, music, signature cocktails, Black Tie attire and fun.
Impact: Pays for one year of in-person workshops across Upstate NY, equipping women founders with actionable tools and expert-led training This is 12 events supported.
B E N E F I T S
Logo featured prominently on Gala materials, Stella website, and social media
Recognition from the stage during Gala program 1 VIP table (10 tickets) with preferred seating
Half-page ad in event program
Opportunity to provide a branded giveaway item for attendees
Social media spotlight + inclusion in Gala press release
$10K Donation
-Logo placement on Gala website and event signage 1 table (10 tickets) with reserved seating
-Quarter-page ad in event program
-Social media recognition leading up to the Gala
-Acknowledgment in Gala slideshow and program booklet
$2500Donation
Donate a product or service to our live auction
Impact: Provides one 6-week cohort serving 20 women with hands-on, in-depth support to launch and grow their businesses
B E N E F I T S
-5 Gala tickets with reserved seating
-Logo on Gala website + shared recognition on social media
-Business name listed in event program and slideshow
-Recognition from the podium as an Advocate Sponsor
$5K Donation
-2 Gala tickets
-Business name listed in event program + Gala website -Social media thank-you post
Receive a tax deduction receipt for your contribution Can be a product, gift card, services or experiences
$5K
$1KDonation
We will promote your business on site and to our network of members Donations above $200 value includes free ticket to Gala
Yearly Sponsorship Opportunities
Support a chapter. Fund Women.
Sponsors can support an individual event, a specific chapter, or Stella’s national chapter network. Your investment powers local events, education, and impact while positioning your brand as a champion for women in business.
TitleChapter Sponsor
$25,000
Exclusive sponsor of a regional chapter for one year. Recognition at all chapter events + marketing 50+ Events
CityChapter
Sponsor a series of events (Coffee Clubs, Stella Sessions, Pitch Nights) in your chapter of choice 25+ Events Per City
Why Fund Women Through Stella?
Women-owned businesses receive less than 2% of venture capital funding. Women of color face the steepest barriers to capital and resources. Yet, women reinvest up to 90% of earnings back into their communities.
Host-level sponsor of two flagship events, including branding, speaking opportunity, and media features 2 Large Events
Supporting Sponsor $2,500
Support the community with logo placement, acknowledgment, and recognition at one event
FriendofStella
$1,000
Accessible entrylevel sponsorship to support chapter programming and outreach
In the past year alone, Stella:
Served 20,000+ women nationally
Helped women raise over $250M in capital
Hosted hundreds of events and educational programs
Built a national network of founders, funders, and partners
YOUR SPONSORSHIP DIRECTLY FUELS THIS MOMENTUM — ENSURING WOMEN HAVE THE EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND CAPITAL THEY NEED TO THRIVE.
Sponsorship Tiers
National Sponsor
$100,000
Fuel Stella’s national chapter expansion and impact across all regions.
Exclusive “National Sponsor” recognition across all Stella chapters (website, newsletters, social)
100+ Annual Events
Prominent logo on all national chapter collateral + events
Speaking opportunity at two national events (Women’s Venture Summit, Elevate Women’s Summit, or Gala)
VIP table & 10 tickets at each Chapter Gala + Elevate Women’s Summit
Opportunity to host a sponsored workshop or masterclass for all members at each location
Full-page feature in Stella’s Annual Impact Report
Social, email , media and marketing opportunities
Title Chapter Sponsor
Be the exclusive champion of a single Stella chapter for one year.
$25,000
“Presented by [Your Company]” on all chapter materials and events for one Stella Chapter
50+ Events Hosted
Recognition at all chapter events (verbal acknowledgment + signage)
Logo placement on chapter event pages, newsletters, and flyers
Reserved VIP table (10 tickets) at sponsored chapter’s Gala and/or Flagship Event
Option to provide branded swag at all chapter events
Speaking opportunities at in person events (TBD w/Stella Leadership)
Chapter Partner
Power a full season of events for one chapter.
Logo recognition at 10 chapter events (TBD w/Stella Leadership)
Opportunity to introduce speaker or panel at one event
Reserved tickets (5 per) at sponsored chapter’s Gala and/or Flagship Event
Recognition on Stella chapter social channels and event emails
Logo inclusion in Stella’s Annual Impact Report
Series Sponsor
$15,000
$10,000
Shine by sponsoring one of our series (Coffee Club, Stella Sessions, Community Days etc.)
Primary event branding (“Series Sponsor”) on materials + website
Opportunity to deliver brief remarks at each event
Logo placement on all event marketing, emails, and social posts
Featured mention in Stella newsletter to 20K+ women founders/funders
Sponsorship Tiers
Event Host Sponsor
Support two Stella major events.
Events TBD w/Stella Leadership Team
“Logo featured on all event promos + signage at event
Opportunity to speak for 2–3 minutes at the event
Branded materials distribution, and follow up
Recognition in Stella chapter newsletter + recap
Supporting Sponsor
Be a visible supporter of Stella’s chapter ecosystem.
Support one Stella major event
Event TBD/w Stella Leadership Team
Logo placement on Stella website and one event flyer
Acknowledgment during event remarks
Friend of Stella
Make an accessible but impactful contribution.
Logo/name on Stella website as a “Friend of Stella”
Social media acknowledgment
Email acknowledgement
1 ticket to Gala and 1 ticket to Elevate Womens Summit
Optional Add-On Packages
These can be standalone or added to sponsorships!
$5,000
$2,500
$1,000
SWAG SPONSOR
$2,000
Provide branded items at all chapter events
FOOD & BEVERAGE SPONSOR
$3,000
Recognition as hospitality provider at one major event
MEDIA/TECH SPONSOR
$5,000
Logo on livestreams, recordings, and digital marketing
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
$5,000
Directly fund 5 women’s tuition into a Stella cohort program
l Chapter officially launched at the iconic Hera Hub in San Diego! Female founders, investors, and ecosystem champions came together for a powerful evening of connection and celebration. Today, SoCal continues to thrive as a hub of innovation, storytelling, and capital access for women.
Stella Foundation proudly launched our Upstate NY Chapter with a summer celebration at the historic Whitehall Mansion in Brockport. From Buffalo to Albany, women founders, funders, and community leaders are showing up and building momentum. This chapter now hosts dozens of events monthly from Coffee Clubs and tactical Stella Sessions to service projects and our black-tie Upstate Gala.
During NY Tech Week 2026, Stella will launch its Connecticut Chapter with an exclusive investor roundtable. This invitation-only gathering will bring together ecosystem builders, trailblazers, and community leaders committed to getting more women writing checks and fueling female founders across the state.
We’re heading to the Twin Cities Startup Week 2025 for the launch of our Minnesota Chapter! This milestone celebration will feature women entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem allies driving innovation, breaking barriers, and championing equity in funding across the Midwest. Coming 2026
LAUNCHED 2025
From Buffalo to Syracuse, Rochester to Albany, Stella’s Upstate NY Chapter is uniting women entrepreneurs, investors, and allies across the region. We’re here to amplify female-led innovation, build inclusive investor networks, and connect local changemakers with national resources and visibility
Leadership team across Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, and Syracuse
In first 90 days: 30+ events hosted, serving 1,500+ women
Partnerships with ROC Women’s Business Center, Launch NY, 43North, UB, RIT, NAWBO, and more Upcoming Gala on October 29, 2025 featuring the first graduating cohort
Leadership Committee
Local Resources & ners
Upcoming Events
Coffee with Stella
Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Hudson Valley
Looking to connect with like-minded women in your community? Join us for Stella Coffee Club—a casual meetup for founders, funders, creatives, and community builders to share space, sip coffee, and spark new connections. Hosted weekly in a city near you!
Community Building Events
Buffalo and Rochester
Join the Stella Upstate NY Chapter for events that give back From clothing drives and food collection, to days of service with local community churches and hygeine drives for womens shelters. Stella’s members show up and support our local communities in big ways.
Stella Sessions: Tactical Workshops w/Local Experts
Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Hudson Valley
IThese intimate, hands-on workshops give women founders the tools they need to work on their businesses, not just in them Led by local experts in finance, branding, marketing, legal, sales, and more, Stella Sessions are designed to be practical, tactical, and immediately actionable. Participants leave each session with concrete next steps, resources, and connections to help them grow and scale.
Elevate Women’s Summit (3 Annual Conference)
Rochester April 9 , 2026 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM th
Elevate Women’s Summit brings together 400+ founders, funders, innovators, and leaders from across New York State for a full day of keynotes, panels, and interactive workshops This is not your typical conference it’s built by women, for women, and focused on tactical strategies to grow and scale businesses With 40+ speakers, 15+ breakout sessions, curated networking, and activations designed to foster real connections, Elevate is where deals are made, partnerships are formed, and women rise together.
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EVENTS HOSTED TO DATE 100+ANNUAL EVENTS
IN SCHOLAR AWARDED
LAUNCHED 2024
The Stella SoCal Chapter unites women entrepreneurs and investors from Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego into one powerful regional network. Designed to support capital-ready founders and activate new funders, this chapter delivers access to resources, visibility, and aligned capital through in-person and hybrid programs.
Led by a powerhouse team of founders and investors
Hosted dozens of events across San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles
Connected 1,000+ women to capital, mentorship, and community
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Local Resources & Ecosystem Partners
Past Events
Stell-ar Women Business Expo & Work"shop"
San Diego @ Kiln: August 21 , 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM st
Join us for an inspiring celebration of Southern California's most dynamic women entrepreneurs and community leaders at the Stellar Women Business Expo. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, established business owner, or simply passionate about supporting women in business, the Stellar Women Business Expo offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore, learn, and celebrate the remarkable talent and innovation that makes Southern California's business community truly stellar.
Crypto & Coffee
San Diego: July 25, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for an inspiring morning of connection, collaboration, and caffeine as local women in crypto and entrepreneurship come together to explore the dynamic world of Web3!
Kendra Scott x Stella | Sip & Shop
San Diego: July 24, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join the Stella SoCal Chapter x Kendra Scott for an evening of gorgeous jewelry, great company, and even greater cause! Shop stunning pieces while supporting female founders –because 20% of every purchase goes directly to the Stella Foundation.
4CHAPTERS ACROSS THE US
SIT WITH US
We are taking a tour across America to visit friends old and new - we ' re excited to connect with founders and investors who are passionate about our mission to inspire, equip, and propel diverse female founders to successfully launch, grow, and sustain their businesses while cultivating a thriving network of investors to increase equality for women-led startups Our vision is equal representation of female founders and funders across the venture table.
Be Part of the Movement
Together, we can break barriers, build businesses, and change the future of women’s entrepreneurship.
Join us in powering Stella’s chapter network — locally and nationally.
