Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project's Sponsorships

The Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project is dedicated to documenting, honoring, and educating the public about the contributions, struggles, and triumphs of our community. As an all-volunteer non-profit organization, we are the guardians of Wisconsin's largest collection of LGBTQ historical media and the stewards of Wisconisn's only LGBTQ landmarks program.

We believe that everyone's story deserves to be seen. By connecting people with their heritage, we do more than increase awareness: we foster representation, connectivity, and belonging. We plant the seeds for a stronger, more equitable and inclusive Wisconsin, where all citizens feel seen, valued, and empowered.

Together, we can preserve our yesterdays while protecting our tomorrows. With your financial support, we can ensure that our history will be seen for generations to come. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful impact to our all-volunteer team and the storytellers (past and present) that we serve.

Make an impact on the future of Wisconsin today: consider one of our sponsorship packages OR an online donation today. All contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of 501c3 nonprofit law.

Questions? Contact Dan Terrio, Director of Fundraising & Partnerships.

Sponsor our Website
SPONSORSHIP LEVEL: $20,000 (1 available, 5 year commitment)

The Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project website is the main location for users to access Wisconsin LGBTQ history. The website is open for all to view and holds the stories, artifacts, pictures and documents of LGBTQ representation in Wisconsin. The website is the state's largest digital repository of LGBTQ media, which in 2025 had 1.75M website visits.

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS: Company name and/or logo will be prominently featured on all promotions for the initiative on our website.

‘11 Tribes, 11 Stories’ Two-Spirit Project
SPONSORSHIP LEVEL: $5,000 (1 available)

Two-Spirit identity remains one of the most intriguing, and often misunderstood, within LGBTQ communities, largely due to limited awareness and understanding of its cultural and historical significance. 11 Tribes, 11 Stories is a powerful storytelling initiative that centers the voices, histories, and lived experiences of Two-Spirit individuals from each of Wisconsin’s eleven federally recognized Tribal Nations. 

This project brings forward eleven deeply personal narratives, each one a reflection of identity, resilience, culture, and community, woven together to illuminate the diversity and strength of Two-Spirit people across the state. Through recorded interviews, visual media, and written storytelling, this project will document and preserve these voices for future generations while fostering greater understanding among both Native and non-Native audiences. Each story will highlight not only personal journeys, but also connections to Tribal traditions, language, family, and community life.

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS: Company name and/or logo will be prominently featured on all promotions for the initiative, including flyers, exhibits, video, events, and on our website.

Summer to Be Seen Mobile Exhibit Tour
SPONSORSHIP LEVEL: $5,000 (1 available)

Summer to Be Seen is an engaging, interactive traveling exhibit that honors the people, places, events, and organizations that have advanced LGBTQ+ visibility across Wisconsin. In 2025, our dedicated team of volunteers took the exhibit on the road, visiting more than a dozen hometown Pride celebrations, summer festivals, and civic events—covering over 7,000 miles and reaching communities in every corner of the state. The tour will return in 2026 and 2027 with fresh interactive elements and opportunities for on-site storytelling and interviews. This exhibit has brought LGBTQ stories to life in areas where such histories have often gone untold, shining a light on voices that deserve to be seen and heard.

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS: Company name and/or logo will be prominently featured on all promotions for the initiative, including flyers, exhibits, video, in person events, and on our website.

The Beacon Project
SPONSORSHIP LEVEL: $3,000 (1 available)
The Beacon Project aims to address the issue of underrepresentation and marginalization of LGBTQ elders voices and experiences in Wisconsin. This project began in Northeast Wisconsin and expanded to Metro Milwaukee, will soon head to Madison/Dane County in late 2026. This initiative aims to document and preserve the stories and experiences of LGBTQ seniors through video and audio recordings. The effort will promote community awareness and combat isolation, erasure and ageism, along with building collaborative archives. Video and audio recordings, along with transcripts, will be available on the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project website for access.

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS: Company name and/or logo will be prominently featured on all promotions for the initiative, including flyers, exhibits, video, events, and on our website.

Landmarks Program
SPONSORSHIP LEVEL: $1000 (10 available)

The Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project’s Landmarks Program is a statewide initiative that transforms overlooked LGBTQ history into visible, lasting public heritage. By identifying and commemorating significant sites, ranging from historic gathering spaces to pivotal moments of activism, the program installs markers, develops memorials, and restores culturally important locations across Wisconsin. 

Designed to address the historic absence of LGBTQ representation in official historical recognition, the Landmarks Program creates a network of accessible, place-based stories that connect communities to their local past. Each site serves as both an educational resource and a point of pride, supported by programming such as guided tours, public events, and digital storytelling. Through this work, the Landmarks Program not only preserves history but also activates it, fostering visibility, inclusion, and cultural tourism while ensuring that LGBTQ contributions are permanently embedded in Wisconsin’s shared narrative.

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS: Company name and/or logo will be prominently featured on all promotions for the initiative, including flyers, exhibits, video, in person events, and on our website.

Sponsor an Exhibit

SPONSORSHIP LEVEL: $500 (5 available)
Any business or organization can request a mobile exhibit consisting of 8–10 custom-designed panels that spotlight significant people, places, and events in Wisconsin’s LGBTQ history. This opportunity includes the full design and printing of the panels, allowing them to be showcased throughout the state. In addition to supporting LGBTQ visibility, participating organizations will also receive valuable recognition and visibility as part of the traveling exhibit.

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS: Company name and/or logo will be prominently featured on all exhibit panels. Additionally, sponsors will receive an exhibit to keep, for usage during celebrations of Pride Month in June and LGBTQ History Month in October.

Donors, whether it be a business, organization, or individual, play a vital role in bringing LGBTQ history to life across Wisconsin. By supporting the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project, donors help ensure that these powerful stories reach communities statewide, many for the very first time. 

In appreciation, donors will receive recognition on the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project website and at all related events throughout the year, early access to exhibit updates, event announcements, and exclusive invitations to select exhibit openings and community gatherings.

Your gift doesn’t just support visibility, it helps preserve and share the legacy of LGBTQ voices for generations to come.

The Prologue: $20–$99
• Includes acknowledgment on the History Project webpage

The Narrator: $100–$499
• Includes acknowledgment on the History Project webpage.

The Advocate’s Pen: $500–$999
    • Includes acknowledgment on the History Project webpage.
    • Acknowledgment at donor recognition event.

The Legacy Weaver: $1,000–$4,999
    • Name or logo listed on website as a major contributor
    • Acknowledgment at donor recognition event.

The Trailblazer: $5,000+
    • Title sponsorship of the History Project through website, promotional materials and event signage.
    • Logo or name of donor will be prominently displayed on website.
    • Acknowledgment at donor recognition event.

Estate Planning and Legacy Giving

Supporters of the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project can extend their impact through thoughtful estate planning. By including the organization in your long-term plans, you help ensure that LGBTQ stories, places, and voices across Wisconsin are preserved, shared, and celebrated for generations to come. 

Legacy gifts provide enduring support that sustains the Project’s mission and secures its work well into the future.

The Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organization.

Checks can be made payable to the ‘Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project’.

For more information or if you wish to contribute, please contact:

Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project
Attn: Dan Terrio
161 S 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(920) 634-9386
dan.terrio@gmail.com