Toronto Community News reaches more than 900,000 households weekly through its family of 9 more publications and a range of information and advertising services. As a leading Toronto based media outlet with a focus on local news, we take our responsibility seriously to support community organizations and initiatives that help make Toronto a great place to live and work.

Nature of our community support:

Toronto Community News’ support takes the form of in kind advertising space in our publications. We also offer not for profit rates on display and classified advertising and flyer distribution in our papers. Toronto Community News does not provide monetary donations or sponsorships.

Toronto Community News annually provides over $600,000 in kind advertising for a variety of organizations and activities in the City of Toronto.

Areas of Interest:

• Arts & Culture
• Civic
• Community festivals
• Community and business development initiatives
• Education
• Environment
• Health
• Hospitals
• Social Services
• Volunteerism
• Youth

Toronto Community News Does Not Support the Following:

• Endowment programs
• Galas
• Golf tournaments
• Individuals
• Lobbying or advocacy activities
• Multi year projects or commitments
• Political causes, parties or political candidates
• Religious Organizations
• School fundraising activities or projects
• Sports Teams

How to apply:

Interested applications should apply for Sponsorship Support based on the following criteria. Organizations are eligible to submit only one application annually.

To be considered for support, the organization must be a recognized not for profit organization operating in the City of Toronto or a branch operation of a national or provincial organization that provides programs or services to residents of Toronto in one of the areas of interest for Toronto Community News.

Sponsorship is recognized as an integral part of Toronto Community News marketing and community relations activities and the decision to provide sponsorship support is determined by one or more of the following considerations:

• Opportunities for revenue generation for Toronto Community News (advertising, publications, flyer distribution)
• Business networking or client development opportunities
• Relationship development with an existing client of Toronto Community News
• Degree of profile provided to Toronto Community News
• Exclusivity of the sponsorship opportunity
• Opportunity to reach new markets for the products and services of Toronto Community News
• Value for our readers
• Promotional opportunities for Toronto Community News

Decisions of sponsorship are made by an Employee Committee of Toronto Community News. The decision of the committee is final. Applicants will be advised in writing and an agreement drawn up between Toronto Community News and the organization receiving support under the Community Partnership program.

Once approved, the applicant will be contacted by Toronto Community News Manager of Sponsorship and marketing to discuss a specific advertising plan.

Sponsorship applications or requests for information can be sent or emailed to the Manager of Sponsorship and Marketing, Toronto Community News, 100 Tempo Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M2H 3S5 at sponsorship@insidetoronto.com

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Requests for advertising support exceeding $10,000 will be assessed in the light of the above criteria. Request for sponsorship support will be accepted at any time but should be submitted a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks prior to the start of the proposed project or event.