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3rd Annual Drive Cleveland
About the organizations
Drive Cleveland is a golf outing fundraiser to support The 100 Black Men of
Greater Clevelandand the Greater Cleveland Association of Black Journalists (GCLEABJ).
With The 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland and the Greater Cleveland Association of Black Journalists seeking to
host individual golf outings and a few members serving both organizations, the chapters’ presidents decided it’s best to join
forces and demonstrate the power of collaboration - thus birthing the inaugural Drive Cleveland Golf Outing in 2024.
The event is titled Drive Cleveland as a nod to both groups’ mission to make our city a better place for all people.
Supporters of Drive Cleveland will experience a great day on the green, at the beautiful
Highland Park Golf Course, while supporting these two worthy organizations. All proceeds from
Drive Cleveland will be equally divided between GCLEABJ and The Cleveland 100.
100 Black Men of
Greater Cleveland, Inc.
Established in 1997, as part of 100 Black Men of America, Inc., the mission of The 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland, Inc. is to improve the quality of life within our communities and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all African Americans. The 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland Chapter achieves this mission by providing a variety of educational, informative, and uplifting programs for the whole family.
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With mentoring being the essence of the Greater Cleveland 100, members serve as a beacon of leadership by utilizing their diverse talents to create an environment in which Cleveland’s youth are motivated to achieve and are empowered to become self-sufficient shareholders in the economic and social fabric of their communities. And, through their signature programs of economic development, education, health & wellness, leadership development, and mentoring, the 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland aims to be the city’s premier mentoring organization.
Greater Cleveland Association
of Black Journalists
Black Journalists (GCLEABJ) chapter is to serve and strengthen the community by honestly reflecting the past, accurately reporting the present with perspective and providing support, inspiration, fellowship and opportunities for journalists of color.
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An affiliate of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), this chapter re-established itself after years of hiatus in 2013. GCLEABJ is composed of print, radio, TV and digital journalists as well as public relations and communications professionals from across Northeast Ohio. Since inception, GCLEABJ has hosted a regional conference which led to being named co-chapter of the year by NABJ in 2016, and won the bid to host the 2025 NABJ Convention and Career Fair. Core programming of GCLEABJ consists of inspiring, training and supporting future journalists of color as well as advocating for inclusion within the media industry.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting “Ace” Sponsor
(1 available) $10,000
12 Golfers
• Logo on Drive Cleveland promotional
materials and prominent event signage
• Logo on all hole signage
• Acknowledged on both organizations
websites and in E-newsletter
• Full page ad in both organizations “major event” program book
• Guest during any TV broadcast
media opportunities
• Mentions in print media articles
• Full page ad in 100 Black Men
of Greater Cleveland Magazine
• Guest speaker at Greater Cleveland
Association of Black Journalist July General Meeting
• Opportunity to host on-course contest
• Speaking opportunity at Drive Cleveland dinner
Eagle Sponsor
(2 available) $7,500
8 Golfers
• Listed as Drive Cleveland sponsor on
promotional materials and prominent Drive
Cleveland event signage
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• Acknowledged on both organizations
websites and in newsletter
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• Half page ad in both organizations
“major event” program book
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• Half page ad in 100 Black Men of
Greater Cleveland Magazine
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• Opportunity to host on-course contestr
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Par Sponsor
(4 available) $5,000
4 Golfers
• Listed as Drive Cleveland sponsor on
promotional materials and prominent
Drive Cleveland event signage
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• Acknowledged on both organizations
websites and in newsletter
