Work on Wilmington

Work On Wilmington was initiated by the 2006 Class of Leadership Wilmington, a civic leadership development program of the Wilmington Chamber Foundation. Leadership Wilmington's goal is to produce creative leaders for our community by educating participants about the community they live in, encouraging them to get involved, and providing the opportunity for meaningful action.

Work on Wilmington brings people together to roll up their sleeves and tackle community projects in just four hours with remarkable results. Volunteers participate in a variety of service projects throughout the community with a common goal: Make Wilmington a better place to live.

Work On Wilmington seeks projects that will meet specific needs and provide tangible benefits to the Wilmington Community. Projects will only be accepted from area non-profits, local governmental organizations, and public schools in New Hanover County. Projects must be able to be completed in four hours and show a visible impact. They also must be unlikely to happen without the help of Work On Wilmington volunteers. Projects that require large numbers of volunteers are preferred. Projects that require potentially dangerous work, such as roofing, use of scaffolding or extension ladders, heavy use of sophisticated power tools, and excavation, are not suitable.

The project applications for WOW 2025 will be available June 1, 2024 through October 4. Submit an application here.

Your sponsorship or donation goes directly towards completing projects for local nonprofits and community agencies during a four hour window on April 26th, 2025. All money raised will be spent on the betterment of our community. All donations are 100 % tax deductable. Thank you in advance for your support, both financial and in time volunteering.

 

PLATINUM SPONSOR $10,000 

• Company logo featured on the WOW event page on the 
• Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Website 
• Company logo inclusion in all WOW digital and print media promotions 
• Social media promotion on WOW Facebook page & Wilmington Chamber of Commerce site 
• Company logo on the volunteer t-shirt and Sippy provided to all volunteers (1,000+) 
• Company logo on banner at the Work on Wilmington Celebration Opportunity to give remarks at WOW Celebration (~500 attendees planned) 
• Prestigious plaque presented at WOW Celebration for display at your business 
• Sponsored WOW project for your employees

 

GOLD SPONSOR $7,500

• Company logo featured on the WOW event page on the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Website 
• Company logo inclusion in all WOW digital and print media promotions 
• Social media promotion on WOW Facebook page & Wilmington Chamber of Commerce site 
• Company logo on the volunteer t-shirt and Sippy provided to all volunteers (1,000+) 
• Company logo on banner at the Work on Wilmington Celebration Sponsored WOW project for your employees

 

SILVER SPONSOR $5,000 

• Company logo featured on the WOW event page on the 
• Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Website 
• Social media promotion on WOW Facebook page 
• Company logo on the volunteer t-shirt provided to all volunteers (1,000+) 
• Company logo on banner at the Work on Wilmington Celebration

 

BRONZE SPONSOR $2,500 

• Social media promotion on WOW Facebook page 
• Company logo on the volunteer t-shirt provided to all volunteers (1,000+) 
• Company logo on banner at the Work on Wilmington Celebration

 

COMMUNITYPARTNER $1,500 

• Company logo on the volunteer t-shirt provided to all volunteers (1,000+) Company logo on banner at the Work on Wilmington Celebration 

 

SUPPORTER $500 

• Company logo on banner at the Work on Wilmington Celebration

 

DONOR $5-$499 

• Contribute a lot or a little to the Work on Wilmington fund with a donation, and help make your community a better place to live! 

 

In-kind sponsorships, including media/advertising, event space rental, project materials and supplies, and food and beverage are also needed. Additional sponsorship packages may be customized upon request. All donations are 100% tax-deductible. Please contact Laura Brogdon-Primavera at primavera@wilmingtonchamber.org or at 910-762-2611 x200 to learn more about in-kind donations.

 

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Make a financial contribution to Work on Wilmington 2025!

It is as simple as clicking on the volunteer form and signing up to Work on Wilmington! No specific skills are required to volunteer, and all ages are welcome. (Children ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult.) All you need is a willingness to help and an interest in improving our community!

 

Gather your friends, fellow employees, churchgoers, and neighbors and join us in making Wilmington a better place to live and play. Be part of the largest volunteer-led event in our city to improve the schools, parks, museums, and organizations that bring our community closer together every day. Work on Wilmington and be part of the fun!

 

The volunteer form is now open to signup for Work on Wilmington 2025!

Have Questions? Please contact this year's class at wow@wilmingtonchamber.org.