Corporate Partnership Program

The Orfalea College of Business provides students with an experiential, transformative education that prepares them to meet industry needs while having a positive impact on California and beyond. Investments in our students are investments in industry, providing a pipeline of talented, day-one ready professionals.

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Your annual investment will support student success and learning environments.

Program Benefits

Purpose

The Orfalea Corporate Sponsor Program creates an opportunity for companies to participate in a mutually beneficial partnership program.

Through a mutual connection, the college reciprocates benefits to our partners in branding, marketing, promotions, networking, engagement, public recognition, recruitment, and resource access.

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Value

  • Offers a liaison for companies at the college.
  • Aligns corporate goals with those of the college.
  • A detailed plan for company to utilize benefits.
  • Annual impact report for companies detailing the return on investment.
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Partner Commitments

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  1. Meet once per year with fellow corporate partners and the dean at annual corporate partners roundtable meeting.
  2. Minimum $10,000 gift.

 

Process

The program is coordinated by the executive director in collaboration with: Career Readiness Center, Communications Specialist, faculty, staff, and student clubs.

To join the Orfalea Corporate Sponsorship Program, contact:

Kelly Dye

Executive director of development and external relations, Orfalea College of Business, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
Office: 805-756-0740 • Email: kedye@calpoly.edu