Thanks for expressing interest in our sponsorship packages! In order to become an official Spooktober Visual Novel Jam 2025 sponsor, a cash sponsorship must be made of a minimum of $250. Sponsorships of digital goods, services and other non-cash contributions must be accompanied by a cash contribution equal to or greater than the value of the digital goods being offered.
These packages are flexible and can be further customized to meet your specific requirements and preferences.
If you have any questions, special requests, or wish to sponsor the competition feel free to reach out via email to Stella@SpooktoberVNJam.com or Stella on DevTalk's Discord!
Basic Package - $250:
- Shout-Outs: Verbal acknowledgement and appreciation during the event opening and closing ceremonies.
- Sponsor Recognition: Your logo featured in the sponsor section of the jam page.
Bronze Package - $500:
All benefits from the Basic Package, plus:
- Logo Placement: Your company logo prominently displayed on our event website, promotional materials, and social media platforms.
- Shout-Outs: Verbal acknowledgement and appreciation during the event opening and closing ceremonies.
- Social Media Exposure: One dedicated social media post on our official channels highlighting your sponsorship and promoting your brand.
- Event Summary and Post-Mortem: You will receive a summary and post mortem from the judging team containing information about the jam’s running, participants, entries, and final conclusions, including basic contact information should you wish to reach out to them for talent searching or feedback.
Silver Package - $1,000:
All benefits from the Bronze Package, plus:
- Mascot Skit: Our Message of the Day rotation in DevTalk will include a skit of our four main mascots (Lime, Lemon, Plum, and Cherry) delivering your brand message and offerings until September 1st, 2026. (Approximately once every 8-12 days) Rotation starts after contribution is received and skit is approved by your organization.
- Extended Logo Exposure: Your logo featured on live event banners, including our live online Team Building events and official streams.
- Judge Opportunity: One representative from your company is invited to participate as a guest judge in the evaluation process, providing industry expertise and insights for a specific category. Part of your contribution will be used to fund the prizes for the chosen category.
Gold Package - $2,500:
All benefits from the Bronze and Silver Packages, plus:
- Mascot Skit: As in Silver, but includes either a second skit for rotation, or a serialized/story skit lasting 15 days starting at the date of your choice.
- Prime Logo Placement: Your logo prominently featured on the event's main graphic at the top of the event page, and will be highlighted in all live events.
- Panel or Workshop: An opportunity to host a panel discussion or workshop during the event, allowing you to share your expertise, showcase your products/services, and engage directly with our community.
- Exclusive Sponsor Spotlight: A dedicated section on our event website featuring your company profile and additional promotional materials.
- Swag Inclusion: If you have discount codes, brochures, or other potential give-aways, we will distribute them through our participant e-mail system, allowing you to directly reach the participants with your offerings.
Platinum Package - $4,000:
All benefits from the Bronze, Silver and Gold Packages, plus:
- Mascot Skit: As in Gold, additionally your mascot or a personification of your brand may be included as an actor in the skits.
- Supporter Role: 1 year access to our community’s supporter area for up to 2 members of your organization. Valid until the beginning of August 2026, beginning at the time of contribution confirmation..
- Judge Opportunity: One representative from your company is invited to participate as a guest judge in the evaluation process and is permitted to submit feedback directly to submitting participants.
We value your support and are open to discussing any additional ideas or benefits you may have in mind!
All contributions made through this sponsorship system are added to the community's yearly budget and will be used to finance the prizes for Spooktober 2025, at the following amounts.
- 1st Place: $1,000 USD
- 2nd Place: $750 USD
- 3rd Place: $500 USD
- Special Categories $100 (Up to 5, TBD)
- Sponsor Categories, up to a negotiated amount, 1 per sponsor maximum.
Our target contribution is $2,750 for 2025. Any amount in this excess will be split between the community's yearly budget for special events, programs, and next year's competition!