Marketing and Experience Benefits increase by level and are indicated in each Partnership Level benefits list.
2024–2025 COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Make an
eternal impact.
The Highlands College Community Partner program is an annualized sponsorship initiative that builds meaningful relationships with business leaders and forges lasting partnerships between Highlands College and communities across the country. This program strengthens community engagement while advancing the mission of Highlands College by supporting student scholarships, campus growth, and strategic advancement initiatives. Together, we’re investing in the long-term impact of equipping the next generation of ministry leaders.
Community Partners
All Community Partner revenue is tax-deductible and will directly benefit the Eternal Impact Campaign, which exists to fund the mission, vision, and goals of Highlands College.
Highlands College is a biblical higher education institution that exists to supply the Church with leaders of competence, character, and spiritual maturity, holistically trained to lead lives of eternal impact by fulfilling the Great Commission.
New
Referral Program
2024-2025 HC Community Partners can refer prospective partners for the next program year.
For each confirmed referral who fulfills their contribution requirements, a $5,000 credit will be applied to the renewal of the referring Partner's 2025–2026 level choice.
Community Partner Levels
Community Partner levels begin at $15,000 and benefits include partner promotion, invitations to exclusive events, access to the annual Impact Leadership Conference, and more.
Curt & Shay Brannon
See how Community Partners Curt & Shay Brannon are making an eternal impact in the lives of our students.
All Partnership Levels will receive the following Marketing Benefits:
- Company logo displayed periodically on LED screens at the Highlands College Campus
- Company name + logo rotated on LED screens at Impact Speaker Series and In-Residence Program Sessions
- Company logo + website link on Highlands College website
- Company logo featured through blog and social media posts
- External event advertising
Marketing Benefits increase by level and are indicated in each Partnership Level benefits list.
All Partnership Levels will receive the following Experience Benefits:
Impact Leadership Conference
- Event tickets with reserved seating
- Access to Community Partner Hospitality Lounge with catered breakfast
Impact Speaker Series
- Event tickets with reserved seating
- Lunch tickets
In-Residence Program
- Event tickets for In-Residence Program
- Reserved Seating
- Lunch tickets
Experience Benefits increase by level and are indicated in each Partnership Level benefits list.
Experience Benefits
Highlands College Impact Team
- Exclusive events and trips with the Highlands College leadership team
- Exclusive opportunities with special guests
Impact Dinner
- Event tickets (Quantity: 6)
Impact Leadership Conference
- Title Sponsor
- In-person event tickets (Quantity: 200)
- Priority seating
- Exclusive title sponsor lounge with refreshments
Impact Speaker Series
- Event tickets
- Networking opportunities
- Lunch provided
In-Residence Program
- Event tickets
- Priority seating
- Reserved parking
Highlands College Chapel
- Invitations to select chapels
- Priority seating
- Optional campus tour
Complimentary Campus Amenities
- Resolute Café
- Resolute Coffee & Bistro
Additional Exclusive Events
Company Marketing Benefits
- Exclusive endorsement for In-person and virtual platform at Impact Leadership Conference
- Logo on Highlands College website
- Booth space at Impact Leadership Conference
- Logo displayed at Impact Leadership Conference and on the Conference website
- Endorsement at Impact Dinner
- Name & logo displayed at Impact Speaker Series and In-Residence Program
- Logo displayed periodically at the Highlands College Campus
- Recognition on social media posts
- Additional Highlands College event advertising
Experience Benefits
Highlands College Impact Team
- Exclusive events and trips with the Highlands College leadership team
- Exclusive opportunities with special guests
Impact Dinner
- Dinner Sponsor
- Event tickets (Quantity: 6)
Impact Leadership Conference
- In-person event tickets (Quantity: 150)
- Reserved seating
- Access to Community Partner lounge with refreshments
Impact Speaker Series
- Event tickets
- Networking opportunities
- Lunch provided
In-Residence Program
- Event tickets
- Priority seating
- Reserved parking
Highlands College Chapel
- Invitations to select chapels
- Priority seating
- Optional campus tour
Complimentary Campus Amenities
- Resolute Café
- Resolute Coffee & Bistro
Additional Exclusive Events
Company Marketing Benefits
- Exclusive endorsement on the virtual platform at Impact Leadership Conference
- Logo on Highlands College website
- Booth space at Impact Leadership Conference
- Logo displayed at Impact Leadership Conference and on the Conference website
- Endorsement at Impact Dinner
- Name & logo displayed at Impact Speaker Series and In-Residence Program
- Logo displayed periodically at the Highlands College Campus
- Recognition on social media posts
- Additional Highlands College event advertising
Experience Benefits
Highlands College Impact Team
- Exclusive events and trips with the Highlands College leadership team
- Exclusive opportunities with special guests
Impact Dinner
- Event tickets (Quantity: 2)
Impact Leadership Conference
- In-person event tickets (Quantity: 100)
- Reserved seating
- Access to Community Partner lounge with refreshments
Impact Speaker Series
- Event tickets
- Networking opportunities
- Lunch provided
In-Residence Program
- Event tickets
- Priority seating
- Reserved parking
Highlands College Chapel
- Invitations to select chapels
- Priority seating
- Optional campus tour
Complimentary Campus Amenities
- Resolute Café
- Resolute Coffee & Bistro
Additional Exclusive Events
Company Marketing Benefits
- Exclusive endorsement on the virtual platform at Impact Leadership Conference
- Logo on Highlands College website
- Logo displayed at Impact Leadership Conference and on the Conference website
- Name & logo displayed at Impact Speaker Series and In-Residence Program
- Logo displayed periodically at the Highlands College Campus
- Recognition on social media posts
- Additional Highlands College event advertising
Experience Benefits
Highlands College Impact Team
- Exclusive events and trips with the Highlands College leadership team
- Exclusive opportunities with special guests
Impact Dinner
- Event tickets (Quantity: 2)
Impact Leadership Conference
- In-person event tickets (Quantity: 75)
- Reserved seating
- Access to Community Partner lounge with refreshments
Impact Speaker Series
- Event tickets
- Networking opportunities
- Lunch provided
In-Residence Program
- Event tickets
- Priority seating
- Reserved parking
Highlands College Chapel
- Invitations to select chapels
- Priority seating
- Optional campus tour
Complimentary Campus Amenities
- Resolute Café
- Resolute Coffee & Bistro
Additional Exclusive Events
Company Marketing Benefits
- Logo on Highlands College website
- Logo displayed at Impact Leadership Conference and on the Conference website
- Exclusive in-person endorsement at Impact Leadership Conference
- Name & logo displayed at Impact Speaker Series and In-Residence Program
- Logo displayed periodically at the Highlands College Campus
- Recognition on social media posts
- Additional Highlands College event advertising
Experience Benefits
Impact Dinner
- Event tickets (Quantity: 2)
Impact Leadership Conference
- In-person event tickets (Quantity: 50)
- Reserved seating
- Access to Community Partner lounge with refreshments
Impact Speaker Series
- Event tickets
- Networking opportunities
- Lunch provided
In-Residence Program
- Event tickets
- Priority seating
- Reserved parking
Highlands College Chapel
- Invitations to select chapels
- Priority seating
- Optional campus tour
Complimentary Campus Amenities
- Resolute Café
- Resolute Coffee & Bistro
Additional Exclusive Events
Company Marketing Benefits
- Logo on Highlands College website
- Logo displayed at Impact Leadership Conference and on the Conference website
- Name & logo displayed at Impact Speaker Series and In-Residence Program
- Logo displayed periodically at the Highlands College Campus
- Recognition on social media posts
- Additional Highlands College event advertising
Experience Benefits
Impact Leadership Conference
- In-person event tickets (Quantity: 25)
- Reserved seating
- Access to Community Partner lounge with refreshments
Impact Speaker Series
- Event tickets
- Networking opportunities
- Lunch provided
In-Residence Program
- Event tickets
- Priority seating
- Reserved parking
Highlands College Chapel
- Invitations to select chapels
- Priority seating
- Optional campus tour
Complimentary Campus Amenities
- Resolute Café
- Resolute Coffee & Bistro
Additional Exclusive Events
Company Marketing Benefits
- Logo on Highlands College website
- Logo displayed at Impact Leadership Conference and on the Conference website
- Name & logo displayed at Impact Speaker Series and In-Residence Program
- Logo displayed periodically at the Highlands College Campus
- Recognition on social media posts
- Additional Highlands College event advertising
Experience Benefits
Impact Leadership Conference
- In-person event tickets (Quantity: 10)
- Reserved seating
- Access to Community Partner lounge with refreshments
Impact Speaker Series
- Event tickets
- Networking opportunities
- Lunch provided
In-Residence Program
- Event tickets
- Priority seating
- Reserved parking
Highlands College Chapel
- Invitations to select chapels
- Priority seating
- Optional campus tour
Complimentary Campus Amenities
- Resolute Café
- Resolute Coffee & Bistro
Additional Exclusive Events
Company Marketing Benefits
- Logo on Highlands College website
- Logo displayed at Impact Leadership Conference and on the Conference website
- Name & logo displayed at Impact Speaker Series and In-Residence Program
- Logo displayed periodically at the Highlands College Campus
- Recognition on social media posts
- Additional Highlands College event advertising
Community Partner Events
Community Partners are invited to these special events hosted by Highlands College.
Impact Leadership Conference
The annual Impact Leadership Conference is a leadership intensive that partners with field experts tailored to invite audience members to transform their leadership skills. This event serves as the catalyst for Community Partners with private hospitality lounges, networking opportunities, marketing benefits, and behind-the-scenes access to the event. Past attendees have termed this Conference as “transformational.”
In-Residence Program
The Highlands College In-Residence Program is a group of esteemed practitioners who invest in Highlands College students to help prepare them for their calling. These leaders aren't just theoreticians; they instead educate students from the full weight of their real-world expertise and experience.
Impact Speaker Series
The Impact Speaker Series is an extension of the Impact Leadership Conference to provide additional leadership content throughout the year. It brings experienced leaders from various professional fields to share innovative ideas, practical wisdom, and leadership insight to selective and influential guests at Highlands College.
Impact Dinner
The Impact Dinner is an exclusive evening hosted by Highlands College with special programming from Dr. John C. Maxwell, Chancellor Chris Hodges, President Mark Pettus, and other special guests.
Included for Silver Level Community Partners and above.
Community Partner Guidelines
All Community Partners agree to adhere to the following guidelines and conditions.
- Highlands College reserves the right to approve all Community Partner submissions.
- Highlands College reserves the right to approve all Community Partner logos before they are used on marketing items.
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All Partner logos must be submitted to Highlands College as soon as possible for advertising and website purposes and to maximize Community Partners' marketing benefits.
- Impact Conference logo deadline is November 15, 2025.
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All Partner Levels
- The partnership balance is due no later than November 1, 2025.
- All partner benefits will go into effect as soon as balance is paid in-full.
- All 2025–2026 Community Partner contributions must be fulfilled within the 2025–2026 fiscal year. Contributions made to Highlands College outside of the current Community Partners program term and fiscal year cannot be reallocated.
Highlands College is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. All Community Partnerships are tax-deductible, and receipts are available upon request. Please consult a tax advisor to determine your tax deduction.
Please contact us at partner@highlandscollege.edu with any questions.
Refer a Community Partner and receive a $5,000 credit