2019 Gay Softball World Series,

About the event

On Sept. 1-7, 2019, the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA) will welcome thousands of athletes to Kansas City for the 43rd Gay Softball World Series (GSWS). For over 40 years, NAGAAA has led the LGBTQ community and its allies in organized softball competition with a network of softball leagues in the U.S. and Canada. We are an all-volunteer group, and after 40 years of promoting gay softball, we know we are most successful when we include corporate partners on our team. NAGAAA believes in strong corporate partnerships that create shared value. Together, we can strengthen the LGBTQ community, increase access to all of the great things that come from participation in team sports, and create solid returns for our partners. By supporting our players, and leveraging our 54,000+ on field and 500,000+ off field impressions, our partners ultimately “get back by giving back”. Together, we can continue to be one of the best places for LGBTQ people to play team sports. Partnerships help us grow gay softball. With established leagues in 48 cities, two national tournaments and 31 regional tournaments, NAGAAA engages just under 20,000 LGBT and allied athletes each year, playing 60+ seasons of softball. Our goal is to share softball with more and more LGBTQ people, advancing excellence in our sport while embracing our sense of community to enrich the lives of all involved.  We are a non profit 501c3 organization,  Our 2019 benefactor will go to the local AIDS service fondation of Kansas City.

Why should you sponsor?

As a sponsor of the GSWS, your company is provided with a unique opportunity to connect with the LGBTQ community to build brand awareness and support. With a growing visibility of the 16 million person segment, your support targets a loyal consumer population. BEST IMPACT Supporting LGBTQ organizations/charities is among the top ways to attract LGBT consumers* BEST AVENUE 75% of LGBT adults are likely to consider brands that support non-profits and/or causes that are important to them as LGBTQ individuals** BRAND LOYALTY More than 70% of LGBTQ adults said they are likely to remain loyal to a brand they believe to be very friendly and supportive to the community even when less friendly companies may offer lower prices or are more convenient NEW ENERGY Since 2011, the LGBTQ sports movement is the new, emerging energy in the LGBT community, presenting a unique opportunity to connect with health-minded men and women outside traditional avenues of bars and Pride events DEDICATION The tight-knit group created by LGBTQ sports participants translates dedication and loyalty to each other, fostered through sports, into brand loyalty for the sponsors who support them.

Scott Switzer

I am the Executive Director of the Gay Softball World Series.  Myself along with 10 other very professional and relaibale volunteers have commmited time and resources to ensure that this is the best event that it possibly can be.  We all have very professional backgrounds ranging from, CFO's, teachers, professional fundrasiers and lawyers. WE are passionate about LGBTQ softball, inclusion and take pride in what we are putting our names behind.  I can assure if you decide in invest in this unique opportunity you will not be let down,  

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