SPONSORS
Your support makes our cultural & educational programs possible.
Help us support our mission through sponsorship & naming opportunities.
Call 503.977.0275 or email shawnm [at] nordicnorthwest [dot] org for more information on upcoming and ongoing opportunities…
SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS OF PROGRAMMING HAVE INCLUDED:
Aase Besson
Andersen Construction
Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation
Barry Peterson & Darlene Peterson
Beaverton Arts Program
Brad & Heidi Knodell
Bradford Nase
Brady Jensen
Breakside Brewery
Broder Soder
Brooklyn Hardware Company
Carol Tripp
Christiana Smith-Shi
Columbia Bank
Daughters of Norway
diLoreto Architecture
Double Tree by Hilton Portland-Tigard
Ecliptic Brewing
Elise Ulmer
ePrint Services
Equipment Share
Eric & Hudson Taxer
Fab Brands
Finlandia Foundation
Fit Alliance
FjällrävenFrida Hansen Lodge #37
Fullerton Wines
Greg Jacob & Karin Lahti
Grethe Larson & Jim Mullins
Hans and Nancy Sohlstrom
Heather Burns Eagon & Ken Eagon
Icelandair
IKEA
Jean & Stephen Roth Charitable Foundation
Joanna Cain & Norman Thurmill
Jodi Lippert
John Allan Nelson
Katariina Lehtonen & Ola Harrskog
Laurel Ridge Winery
Laurie Christensen & Colin Ma
LeafGuard
Leah Jørgensen Cellars
Loyal Legion
Mario Cristancho
Michael & Arlette Nelson
Museum of Finnish Architecture
New Sweden
Nielsen's Jewelers
NW Wine Co.
Pacific Lutheran University
Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
Portland Design Week
Portland Rugby Club
Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC)
Ribbon Ridge Vineyard
Ridgewalker Brewing
Scan|Design Foundation
Scandinavian Cafe
Sonja Haugen
Susan Raleigh
Swedish Council of America
Target
T-Mobile
The Aimsir Distilling Company
The Alvar Aalto Museum
The Deschutes County Historical Society
The Fram Museum
The League of Swedish Societies
The Museum of Danish America
The National Council for Architecture
The Oregonian
The Oregon Zoo
The Royal Norwegian Embassy
The Swedish Institute
Tommy Griffin
Travel Oregon
Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District
TVG-Medulla/Chiro One Wellness Centers
Umpqua Bank
Walter E. Nelson Co.
Your Home Improvement Company
Founded in 1986 to support the Nordic language programs at Portland State University, Nordic Northwest has expanded on its original mission over the past three decades to become the home for all things Nordic in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Anchored by a Midsummer festival in June and a Christmas market in December, Nordic Northwest's roster of programming includes concerts, exhibits, family programming, special events, film screenings, lectures, classes, dances, performances and celebrations throughout the entire year that focus on the cultures of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden.
QUICK FACTS
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Organization Nordic Northwest
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Type 501(c)3 non-profit cultural organization
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Tax ID TIN 93-0901132
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Year Founded 1986
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Address 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland OR
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Members 1,500
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Accepting Sponsors Yes
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Nordia House Visitors 51,300 annually
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Festival Attendees 14,350 annually
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Program Attendees 3,500 annually
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Social Media Followers 31,000
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Website Visitors Over 200,000 annually
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Digital Mailing List 15,000 weekly
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Print Newsletter 1,500 pub. 3x annually
GENERAL SPONSORSHIPS
Nordic Northwest Campus Sponsor
The campus includes our Nordic cultural center, Nordia House, and four acres of land with gardens, trails, and a historic home. Fogelbo is a log cabin built by Henry Steiner and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020. The property also includes various stugas (small cottages). The newest addition is Ole Bolle, a 29-foot recycled wood troll sculpture by Danish artist Thomas Dambo. Your sponsorship would include prominent signage in the Nordia House lobby and/or near the troll.
Rotating Exhibits & Openings Sponsors
Four times a year our exhibit hall transforms into a new interactive and educational space. With over 51,000 visitors a year, these exhibits showcase Nordic culture to visits from near and far. The exhibits have opening receptions to introduce them to the public, members, and donors. Your organization will be invited to speak at the openings and have signage up year-round in the exhibit hall. This sponsorship level is in addition to our foundation sponsors for the space.
Digital & Print Sponsor
Our print newsletter has 1,500 readers and goes out 3 times a year. Our e-news is weekly and has 15,000 subscribers. We also send out periodic e-blasts to our full mailing list. Sponsor both our digital and print combinations with your name and logo in these mailings.
Viking Ship Sponsor
The Viking Ship is a 20-foot replica complete with sails, shields, and figurehead. It appears at various festivals, events, and parade, the largest of which is the Starlight Parade in the Portland Rose Festival (2 million viewers, hundreds of thousands of spectators). Your banner will be on the side of the ship.
Oregon Lucia Court Donors
An Oregon tradition since 1956, the Lucia program puts young women with and interest in Nordic culture in touch with this beloved legend of Scandinavia, while offering them the opportunity to serve their community and receive scholarships. The official Oregon Lucia is crowned shortly after the selection. Lucia and her court members appear at various Nordic events during the holiday season, including Nordic Northwest’s ScanFair and throughout the year. Help support this program by donating today and be recognized at Lucia events and our e-newsletter.
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
All Stage Sponsor
This event category sponsor is for our main stage at our festivals, concerts, and live performances throughout the year. Past events have including band the ABBAgraphs and Finnish comedian ISMO. This also includes stage recognition at ScanFair, Oregon Midsummer Festival, and the Viking Beer Fest.
Festivals & Key Events Sponsor
This includes prominent signage and recognition at ScanFair, Oregon Midsummer Festival, Nordic Nights, Viking Beer Fest, and the Nordic Vintage & Treasures Sale. Total yearly attendance is 14,350 and growing.
Large Program Sponsor
Choose from categories: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities, Field Trips, Film & Theater, Food & Spirits, Holidays & Celebrations, Language & Literature, Travel & Tours. This sponsorship level includes all events in this category throughout the year. Our field trips are a new program started in January 2024 and is growing fast. Travel & Tours includes our popular Fogelbo Tours. A complete list of upcoming events in each category is available on our website.
Small Program Sponsor
Choose from categories: Arts Environment, History & Genealogy, Lectures, Sports Games & Recreation. Your sponsorship includes both printed and digital recognition for events.
Food Court Sponsor
Sponsor the food court at ScanFair, the Oregon Midsummer Festival, and Viking Beer Fest.
Kids’ Area Sponsor
Sponsor the kid’s area which includes arts & crafts, games and more at ScanFair and the Oregon Midsummer Festival.
Custom Events at the Troll
We will work with you to create a custom event surrounding Ole Bolle, the 29-foot troll sculpture made out of recycled wood by Danish artist Tomas Dambo. For example, for Halloween, a sponsoring company put up Halloween decorations and handed out candy to hundreds of kids and families at the troll and surrounding stugas (small cottages) on the Nordic Northwest Campus.
