Partner With a Movement That Funds Dreams and Builds Legacies
Partner with the 2026 10K Funding & Wealth Summit and position your organization in front of entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, and community leaders who are ready to access capital, build wealth, and grow sustainable businesses.
Your sponsorship does more than increase brand visibility. It helps provide funding opportunities, valuable resources, education, and meaningful connections to entrepreneurs who are ready to take their businesses to the next level.
Join the Funding Movement!
10K Funding & Wealth Summit
Friday, November 13, 2026 | 700 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Summit Schedule & Evening Progression
6:00 PM — The Vending Hour: High-visibility networking and vendor floor interactions.
7:00 PM — Marketing & Branding Panel: Real-world strategies on building bankable, scalable brands.
7:45 PM — Live Pitch Competition: 3 finalists compete live on stage for catalyst grants.
8:45 PM — Cultural Climax & Grant Awards: Live performance by Tweet followed by the $10,000 main event grant drop.
Proven Track Record of Impact
Total Impact: Over $50,000 in direct business grants awarded to date.
Recent Momentum: $45,000+ awarded in grant funding over the last 18 months alone.
Direct Funding Model: Funds bypass administrative delays and go straight into the hands of scaling entrepreneurs on stage.
$14,000 in Direct Capital Distributed Live On-Stage
$10,000 Main Event Q4 Grant: Awarded directly on stage to a scaling entrepreneur.
$4,000 Live Pitch Competition Grants:
1st Place: $2,500 grant award
2nd Place: $1,000 grant award
3rd Place: $500 grant award
Partner with the 10K Funding & Wealth Summit
When you sponsor the 10K Funding & Wealth Summit, you're investing in more than an event—you're investing in entrepreneurs, economic empowerment, and the future of thriving businesses. Join a growing movement dedicated to equipping visionaries with the funding, education, and strategic connections they need to build marketable, sustainable companies.
Featured Speakers & Cultural Impact
Chart-topping R&B singer/songwriter performing live as the summit’s Cultural Catalyst prior to the main grant presentation.
Tweet (Charlene Keys)
Gabby Jones
Elite Marketing & Branding Executive leading the centerpiece branding transformation strategy.
Precious L. Williams
Master Pitch Coach & Judge (Founder of Perfect Pitch Group) leading pitch preparation and judging.
Our Sponsors
Past Recipients
Past Recipients
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Choose the sponsorship level that best aligns with your organization's mission and marketing goals. Every sponsorship includes meaningful brand exposure and the opportunity to support entrepreneurs on their journey to building fundable, marketable businesses.
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Event signage
Website recognition
Social media mentions
Networking opportunities
Digital newsletter recognition
Formal printed recognition/listing in the event booklet
1 General Admission ticket
Stage recognition
Marketing exposure
Digital promotions
Logo displayed on the event website with a backlink
Formal printed recognition/listing in the event booklet
2 General Admission tickets
Exclusive branding for the Pitch Competition
Recognition during the Pitch Competition segment
Quarter-page advertisement in the official event program
Vendor space
Two (2) VIP event tickets
Exclusive branding for the Pitch Competition
Event segment recognition
Half-page ad in the event ad book
Vendor space
VIP tickets
Legacy Visionary Partner
$6,000 -$10,000
Exclusive opportunity to present the $10,000 Top Grant on stage alongside the Founder
3-minute keynote address to attendees
Full-page advertisement in the official event program
Prime vendor booth location
Four (4) VIP event tickets
Included with All Sponsorship Tiers
Dedicated social media and email spotlight
Logo displayed on the step-and-repeat banner
Recognition on the Outta Excuses Grant event landing page
FAQs
What is the 10K Funding & Wealth Summit?
The 10K Funding & Wealth Summit is a premier hybrid event combining high-level business education, live grant funding, and cultural performance. Hosted by Autrina Tillman and presented by The Unbound Legacy Foundation, the summit bridges the capital gap for small business owners by delivering real-time funding and actionable scaling strategies.
When and where will the summit take place?
The summit will take place on Saturday, November 13, 2026, located at 700 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, beginning with the Vending Hour at 6:00 PM EST.
Is my sponsorship tax-deductible?
Yes. The Unbound Legacy Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions and corporate sponsorships are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
How is the sponsorship capital utilized?
What amount of cash funding will be awarded on-site?
Who will be attending this summit?
Unlike traditional events where sponsorship dollars are absorbed by overhead, our dual-engine model allocates 40% directly into philanthropic grant capital given to entrepreneurs live on stage, and 60% into high-impact education, capacity building, and toolkits for attendees.
A total of $14,000 in direct cash grants will be awarded live during the event:
$10,000 for the main "Outta Excuses" Top Grant.
$4,000 total split across 1st ($2,500), 2nd ($1,000), and 3rd place ($500) winners in the Marketing & Branding Pitch Competition.
The event brings together over 250 live attendees—primarily small business owners, decision-makers, underserved founders, and community leaders—along with a digital reach of over 10,000 subscribers.
What high-profile speakers and performers are featured?
The summit features R&B singer/songwriter Tweet (Charlene Keys) as cultural catalyst and guest performer, Precious L. Williams (Perfect Pitch Group) as master pitch coach and judge, and celebrity marketing/branding executive Gabby Jones.
Can my brand present an award on stage?
Yes! Corporate partners joining at the Legacy Visionary Partner level ($6,000 - $10,000+) hold the exclusive right to walk onto the main stage and present the $10,000 Top Grant directly to the winning entrepreneur alongside Founder Autrina Tillman.
How do I secure a vendor booth or sponsorship package?
Select your preferred sponsorship tier directly on the website or contact our team at info@unboundlegacy.org / 704-746-8382 to finalize your integration.