THE POWER OF BEING HEARD

ALBUM PREVIEW AND FUNDRAISING EVENT
SPONSORSHIP INVITATION

ANZIE BLUE
2111 BELCOURT AVENUE
NASHVILLE, TN
OCTOBER 28, 2026 | 6PM - 9PM

STORIES HEARD. SONGS RELEASED. LIVES CHANGED.

For more than a decade, SongwritingWith:Soldiers has sat beside veterans as they turned their stories into something they could hold, share, and be proud of. A song.

This year, those songs take the stage. You'll hear them live, a full week before the world does.

Join us for an exclusive first-listen evening featuring songs from the upcoming SongwritingWith:Soldiers album, "The Power of Being Heard." Select songs will be performed live before the album's public release. This signature experience puts the voices of veterans center stage alongside top Nashville songwriters.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 2012, SongwritingWith:Soldiers pairs veterans and military families with professional songwriters to transform their experiences into original songs. What began with eight veterans near Fort Hood has grown into a ground-breaking program serving over 1000 veterans and military families across the country every year.

Our impact is measured, not just felt.

Research with Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital found our collaborative songwriting model reduced PTS symptoms by 33% and depression symptoms by 25% among participants. To date, we've helped create more than 1,000 original songs, each one building understanding and connection through The Power of Being Heard.

WHAT EVERY SPONSOR RECEIVES

The value that comes with every level.

At SongwritingWith:Soldiers, sponsorship is far more than a name on a sign.
No matter which level you choose, every sponsor receives:

  • A platform to show your support of veterans. We help you promote and
    showcase your involvement across all SW:S social and communication
    channels, so your community and customers see the veterans you stand
    behind.
  • Visible, dignified recognition. Consistent branding that honors both the
    SW:S mission and your support.
  • A pathway to deeper engagement. Invitations to retreats and final concerts
    (as available), behind-the-scenes content, and personal touchpoints
    throughout the year.
  • Insider access to the release. Early listening windows and the stories
    behind the songs, connecting you to the music before the world hears it.
  • A front-row seat to what's next. Early access to upcoming listening events,
    community gatherings, and our 15th Anniversary celebration in 2027.

YOUR SPONSORSHIP BUILDS WHAT'S NEXT

At SongwritingWith:Soldiers, sponsorship is far more than a name on a sign. No matter which level you choose, every sponsor receives:
More retreats, more songs, more voices reaching more people, a growing music catalog shared with the world through concerts, albums and
partnerships. Long-term momentum that carries SongwritingWith:Soldiers
boldly into our 15th anniversary.

Here's a special opportunity to show your support of veterans while
helping build community, deepen understanding of the veteran
experience, and fuel the SW:S programs that turn lived experience into lasting and impactful songs.

"THE HEADLINE" PRESENTING SPONSOR

$25,000

As the singular Presenting Sponsor, your name is woven throughout the event and album release.

  • Exclusive "Presented by [Sponsor]" lockup on all event branding, materials, and press
  • Premier on-stage acknowledgment and the chance to introduce a featured songwriter
  • Reserved VIP front-row seating for eight (8) guests
  • Invitation to the private pre-event reception with songwriters and SW:S leadership
  • A private "House Concert" for up to 20 guests with 2–3 select SW:S songwriters, scheduled within 12 months (some limitations apply)
  • Featured spot in the pre-event sponsor spotlight (email and social)
  • Year-round recognition on the SW:S website partner page
  • Invitation for two (2) guests to observe a future SW:S retreat final concert
  • Dedicated feature in the SW:S annual book, shared with major donors and sponsors and online
  • Event photos for your own marketing use, plus a post-event thank-you campaign with direct social media tagging
  • Digital "first listen" access ahead of public release

"THE BRIDGE" PRODUCER SPONSOR

$10,000

Producer Sponsors help bring the evening to life with prominent recognition and meaningful support for veterans.

  • Prominent logo placement on event signage, program, and digital assets, positioned just below the Presenting Sponsor
  • On-stage acknowledgment during the live program
  • Reserved VIP seating for six (6) guests
  • Invitation to the private pre-event reception with
    songwriters and SW:S leadership
  • Featured inclusion in pre- and post-event sponsor communications (email and social)
  • Year-round recognition on the SW:S website partner page
  • Invitation for two (2) guests to observe a future SW:S retreat final concert Invitation to an online post-event listening session with an SW:S songwriter sharing the story behind a featured song
  • Event photos for your own marketing use, plus post-event social media tagging
  • Digital "first listen" access ahead of public release

“THE HOMECOMING” ALUMNI SPONSOR

$5,000

Alumni Sponsors make sure the veterans who wrote these songs are in the room to hear them. This level brings select SW:S alumni to the October album preview as your guests, reuniting the songwriters and the veterans behind the music for the first listen. Their seats are your gift.

  • Recognition as the sponsor bringing SW:S alumni to the event, acknowledged on stage and in event materials
  • Logo placement on event signage, program, and digital assets
  • Reserved seating for four (4) guests and four (4) SW:S Alumni
  • Invitation to the private pre-event reception with songwriters, alumni, and SW:S leadership
  • Inclusion in pre- and post-event sponsor communications (email and social)
  • Year-round recognition on the SW:S website partner page
  • A personal introduction to the attending alumni veterans and the story behind their song
  • Invitation to an online post-event listening session with an SW:S songwriter
  • Digital "first listen" access ahead of public release

"THE VERSE" CO-WRITER SPONSOR

$2,500

Co-Writer Sponsors stand alongside veterans and songwriters to share powerful stories.

  • Premium logo placement on event signage, program, and digital assets
  • Stage acknowledgment during the live program
  • Reserved premium seating for four (4) guests
  • Inclusion in pre- and post-event sponsor communications (email and social)
  • Listed on the SW:S website partner page
  • Invitation to an online group post-event listening session with an SW:S songwriter sharing the story behind a featured song
  • Digital "first listen" access ahead of public release

"THE CHORUS" STORYTELLER SPONSOR

$1,000

Storyteller Sponsors help veterans' stories reach new audiences.

  • Logo on the event program and event website
  • Group recognition on stage and in event signage
  • Reserved seating for two (2) guests
  • Recognition in post-event thank-you communications
  • Listed on the SW:S website partner page
  • Digital "first listen" access ahead of public release

A WORD FROM OUR VETERANS

"I came in carrying something I couldn't say out loud. I left with a song I could play for my family."

"For the first time in a long time, I felt heard."

"The song is still doing the work. Long after the retreat ended, it keeps reaching people."

Sponsorship commitments are being accepted now, with priority benefits assigned in the order received. To secure your package please contact:

CONTACT

Nancy Gibbons
Development Director
nancy@songwritingwithsoldiers.org