Cherokee Nation Businesses Sponsorship Request

Community Relations Name
Community Relations Email
Sponsorship Request
The Power of Community
The Cherokee concept of “gadugi” — working together for the common good — is deeply ingrained in Cherokee culture and in the purpose that drives Cherokee Nation Businesses.

At Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB), our success is defined by the impact felt throughout our communities and across Cherokee Nation and Oklahoma. We prioritize investments into services, facilities and programs that make Cherokee Nation and Oklahoma a great place to live and raise a family.

Sponsorships

Cherokee Nation Businesses welcomes requests from community organizations, nonprofit groups or community businesses (individual or specific personal requests do not qualify for sponsorship*). Cherokee Nation Businesses offers the following types of sponsorship:
- Event sponsorship (must include sponsor benefits)
- In-Kind Event Sponsorship (Cherokee Springs Golf Club, Tahlequah, OK)
- Cherokee cultural item for a fundraiser (i.e. auction)
- Chamber or civic organization membership
Considerations

For consideration, complete the form below with as much detail as possible. The information provided about the organization, community impact, event specifics and sponsor benefits will aid the Cherokee Nation Businesses sponsorship committee during the selection process.

Organizations seeking sponsorship for multiple events during the year are encouraged to submit additional forms (one per event) to ensure the sponsorship committee can identify the best opportunity to provide support.

Each inquiry will be issued a response following the monthly meeting. Requests must be received 60 days before any relevant sponsorship deadlines (print deadlines, event RSVPs, etc.).

*As a general rule, the following do not qualify for Cherokee Nation Businesses sponsorship:
- Individuals (athletic sponsorship, fundraiser for medical expenses, etc.)
- Youth sports teams
- Political causes, organizations or candidates
- Religious organizations, programs or events
- Endowment campaigns
- General operating costs
- Monetary donations
- Trips or travel expenses
- Academic or medical research
Please indicate the type of sponsorship your organization would like to request.
You will recieve an email confirmation from the CNB Community Relations team after successfully completing the Sponsorship Request form.
Casino Sponsorship

Visit the Cherokee Nation Entertainment Sponsorship Request form to request sponsorships from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs, Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland, any Cherokee Casino location or Cherokee Hills Golf Club. For questions about sponsorships contact CNE’s Community Engagement Specialist Allison Ornelas at allison.ornelas@cnent.com.

Organization Contact Information

Cherokee Nation Businesses Community Relations will reach out to this contact with questions and status updates.
Organization Name
Name must match organization W-9
Primary Contact

First NameLast Name
Title/Role with Organization
Example: Executive Director, Development Specialist, Board Member, Fundraising Chair
Email
Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Does your organization have a Cherokee Nation or Cherokee Nation Businesses representative currently serving on a board, committee or in a volunteer role?
Please provide your Cherokee Nation or Cherokee Nation Businesses representative information.
Representative Name
Representative Title/Role with Organization
Representative Email

Organization Information
Please provide the website link for {organization}.
Is {organization} an exempt (nonprofit) organization?
What type of non-profit is {organization}?
If you are unsure of your organization's non-profit type, please review the options here.
Please provide the mission statement/overview.
Please describe how {organization} positively impacts the Cherokee Nation reservation, citizens of federally recognized tribes and/or local communities and aligns with Cherokee Nation Businesses' sponsorship policy as described on page one of this form.
Please upload {organization}'s latest W-9.

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Organization Primary Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State
ZIP
Is {organization} located within the Cherokee Nation reservation?
Please type in {organization}'s address in the search bar below to see if it is located within the Cherokee Nation reservation. You will zoom out to see if your organization is within the red dotted line.

Sponsorship History
Has {organization} received a sponsorship before?
Please select each of the following entities that have awarded sponsorship to {organization}.
Please select why {organization} did not previously receive sponsorship.
Please provide details of previous support including the year(s), event(s), sponsored and amount(s) or items.

Sponsorship Request
Please confirm the type of sponsorship {organization} is requesting.
Please indicate the renewal amount.
When is the renewal deadline?

MonthDayYear
Date
Please provide details on membership benefits. You may attach a more detailed list or brochure below.
Please attach membership documents here.

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Event Details

Please provide event information for consideration by the sponsorship committee. Requestors are encouraged to:
- Be as detailed as possible and include attachments.
- Focus on one event per submission; the form will save inputs for subsequent submissions.
- Submit all annual requests within the same month by submitting multiple forms (one submission per event). This will allow strategic evaluation and budget allocation by the sponsorship committee.
Please select the category that most closely aligns with the type of event you are hosting.
Please tell us the type of event you are hosting.
Event Name
Briefly describe the event details and goal of event.
Event Start Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Event End Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Event Start Time

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
Event End Time

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
Event Website
What is the event attire?
Example: Black Tie, Cocktail Attire, Business Casual, Country Chic, etc.
How many attendees do you anticipate at this event?
Tell us about speaking opportunities.
What is the event's target audience?
Please provide parking details.
Event Location
Venue Name
Please include specific meeting room if applicable.
Venue Street Address
Venue Street Address Line 2
Venue City
Venue State
Venue ZIP
Sponsorship Request Details

Please be as detailed as possible; available information will assist the Cherokee Nation Businesses Sponsorship Committee on evaluating your request.
Please provide details on sponsorship levels or opportunities for this event. You may attach a more detailed list or brochure below.
Please attach sponsorship document(s) here (flyer, brochure, request letter, etc.).

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Are you requesting a specific sponsorship amount?
Please indicate the requested amount.
Please list the sponsorship benefits (media recognition, ads, event tickets, etc.) for the requested amount.
Please indicate why you have requested Cherokee Nation Businesses to sponsor this amount.
When is the sponsorship deadline for the {organization} event?

MonthDayYear
Date
What is the deadline for receiving the item?

MonthDayYear
Date
Please let us know if you have a specific item in mind.
Please describe the event and how this item will be used.

Confirmation

Please review your submission for accuracy and level of detail. The information provided about the organization, community impact, event specifics and sponsor benefits will aid the Cherokee Nation Businesses Sponsorship Committee during the selection process.

You will recieve an email confirmation from the CNB Community Relations team after successfully completing the Sponsorship Request form.

Reminder: Organizations seeking sponsorship for multiple events during the year are encouraged to submit additional forms (one per event) to ensure the sponsorship committee can evaluate and budget available funding to opportunities that best align with Cherokee Nation Businesses sponsorship strategy.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
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