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Corporate Giving
Shedd Aquarium is the most-visited cultural institution in Chicago, with more than 2 million annual visitors. Shedd Aquarium’s corporate giving program offers companies of all sizes the opportunity to align with The World’s Aquarium. Dive in and get involved!
Corporate Connections Membership Program
Connect with Chicago’s No. 1 cultural institution by joining the growing number of companies supporting Shedd through our corporate membership program. Corporate Connections allows your employees to experience Shedd’s world-class exhibits, beloved animal collection and nationally recognized education and conservation programs free or at a discounted admission.
Current Corporate Connections members:
View your corporate membership benefits
Corporate Family Days FAQ
Corporate Sponsorships
Shedd Aquarium offers an array of sponsorship opportunities that include exposure to our 2 million annual guests, 42,000 member households and 400,000 visiting schoolchildren. Whether your goal is community outreach and involvement, conservation support, increased brand recognition, cause marketing, or client entertainment, we can create a customized benefits package to develop a mutually beneficial partnership. Sponsorship benefits can include
• Exposure in print, radio, television and digital advertising
• Exposure on marketing collateral and on-site signage
• Product sampling and retail opportunities
• Promotional opportunities
• Employee benefits, tickets, memberships and more
Special Events
Shedd Aquarium’s annual fundraising events include our Board of Trustees gala and BLU hosted by our Auxiliary Board. A variety of opportunities are available to support the community’s most talked about events. Sponsorship benefits may include exposure on event marketing collateral, on-site recognition, event tickets and more. All event proceeds benefit Shedd Aquarium’s education and conservation initiatives.
For more information on corporate giving opportunities, contact:
Sandy Marek
Senior Vice President
Development
Shedd Aquarium
312-692-3263
Libby Joyce
Assistant Director
Corporate Relations
Shedd Aquarium
312-692-3218
Betsy Buntin
Coordinator
Corporate Partnerships
Shedd Aquarium
312-692-2708
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