Sponsorship Opportunities
Become a Sponsor: Corporate or Individual
We invite individuals, businesses, churches, and community organizations to become valued sponsors of the International Seafarer Ministry of Miami 2026 Gala.
Your sponsorship is more than financial support for an event—it is a meaningful investment in a mission that brings hope, Christian hospitality, pastoral care, and practical assistance to tens of thousands of seafarers from around the world.
Located at PortMiami, our ministry serves within an international maritime community connecting nearly 3 million seafarers and 8.5 million passengers each year. Our care also extends to port employees, service members, passengers, and the thousands of families and communities connected to the seafarers we serve.
Through your sponsorship, you help us share the love of Jesus across cultures, nations, and oceans. Every contribution strengthens our ability to welcome those who are far from home, provide spiritual and practical support, and remain a trusted lighthouse of hope and hospitality at PortMiami.
Individual and corporate sponsors will be recognized for their meaningful partnership and commitment to making a lasting difference in the lives of people throughout the international maritime community.
Your Sponsorship whether Corporate or Individual Makes a Meaningful Difference
Become a sponsor today and join us in extending hope, Christian hospitality, and the love of Jesus throughout the world.
The International Seafarers Ministry of Miami is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Your donations may be tax deductible from your corporate taxes. Check with your accounting professional. Sponsors will be featured in our website.
Corporate Sponsorship Levels
Seafarer Sponsorship — $500.00 USD
Your generous donation of $500 helps us bring comfort, care, and connection to many seafarers who spend months away from home and loved ones. Your support helps fund:
Weekly ship visits and pastoral care to crew members
Wi-Fi access for seafarers to contact their familie
As a Seafarers Sponsor, you'll receive:
Complimentary admission for 2 guests at our Annual Gala
Recognition during the event, including on all digital media.
Opportunity to provide ISM gala guests with a marketing gift or item.
Chief Mates Sponsorship — $1,000.00 USD
Your generous donation of $1,000 helps us bring comfort, care, and connection to dozens of seafarers who spend months away from home and loved ones. Your support helps fund:
Weekly ship visits and pastoral care to crew members
Wi-Fi access for seafarers to contact their families
As a Chief Mates Sponsor, you'll receive:
Complimentary admission for 4 guests at our Annual Gala
Recognition during the event, including on all digital media.
Opportunity to provide ISM gala guests with a marketing gift or item.
Executive Officer Sponsorship — $5,000.00 USD
We deeply appreciate your generous gift of $5,000. Your support transforms lives in the port and brings hope to the ends of the earth. Your support helps fund:
Weekly ship visits and pastoral care to isolated crew members
Wi-Fi access cards for seafarers to contact their families
As an Executive Officer Sponsor, you'll receive:
Complimentary admission for 6 guests at our Annual Gala
Prominent recognition during the event, including on all digital media.
Opportunity to provide ISM gala guests with a marketing gift or item.
Commander Sponsorship — $10,000.00 USD
Your generous gift of $10,000 brings care, connection, and hope to seafarers far from home. Your support helps fund:
Care packages for over 200 seafarers
Weekly ship visits and pastoral care. Wi-Fi access for 100 seafarers
As a Commander Sponsor, you'll receive:
Complimentary admission for 10 guests at our Annual Gala
Prominent recognition at the event, on digital and social media, and in our newsletter
Opportunity to provide Gala guests with a marketing gift or item
Captain Sponsorship — $25,000 USD
We deeply appreciate your generous gift of $25,000. Your partnership expands our ability to offer hospitality, spiritual care, and practical support to seafarers arriving at PortMiami. Your support helps fund:
Weekly ship visits and pastoral care
Wi-Fi access for seafarers to contact their families
As a Captain Sponsor, you'll receive:
Complimentary admission for 12 guests at our Annual Gala
Premier recognition during the event, including on all digital media
Opportunity to provide ISM Gala guests with a marketing gift or item
Commodore Sponsorship — $50,000.00 USD
We deeply appreciate your generous gift of $50,000. Your partnership strengthens our year-round ministry and helps us serve seafarers from around the world. Your support helps fund:
Expanded ship visits and pastoral care
Wi-Fi access and hospitality services for seafarers
As a Commodore Sponsor, you'll receive:
Complimentary admission for 16 guests at our Annual Gala
Premier recognition during the event, including on all digital media
Opportunity to provide ISM Gala guests with a marketing gift or item
Fleet Admiral Sponsorship — $100,000.00 USD
We deeply appreciate your generous gift of $100,000. Your visionary support enables ISM to expand its reach and provide year-round care to the international seafaring community. Your support helps fund:
Expanded pastoral care and ship visitation
Expanded ship visits and pastoral care
As a Fleet Admiral Sponsor, you'll receive:
Complimentary admission for 20 guests at our Annual Gala
Distinguished recognition during the event, including on all digital media
Opportunity to provide ISM Gala guests with a marketing gift or item
Grand Admiral Sponsorship — $250,000.00 USD
We deeply appreciate your extraordinary gift of $250,000. As our highest level of sponsorship, your partnership provides foundational support for the present and future of our ministry. Your support helps fund:
Long-term expansion of pastoral care and ship visitation
Hospitality, communication, and spiritual-care programs
As a Grand Admiral Sponsor, you'll receive:
Complimentary admission for 30 guests at our Annual Gala
Highest-level recognition during the event, including on all digital media
Opportunity to provide ISM Gala guests with a marketing gift or item
Individual Sponsorship Levels
Distinguished Maritime Contributor — $250.00 USD
Your generous gift of $250 helps us bring care, encouragement, and connection to seafarers far from home. Your support helps provide:
Pastoral care and ship visits
Wi-Fi access for seafarers
Emergency assistance and hospitality
As a Distinguished Maritime Contributor, you'll receive:
Complimentary admission for 1 guest at our Annual Gala
Recognition during the event and on selected digital media
Maritime Community Benefactor — $500.00 USD
Your generous gift of $500 helps us provide practical and spiritual support to seafarers arriving at PortMiami. Your support helps fund:
Weekly ship visits and pastoral care
Wi-Fi access to contact family members
Transportation and emergency assistance
As a Maritime Community Benefactor, you'll receive:
Complimentary admission for 2 guests at our Annual Gala
Recognition during the event and on digital media
Distinguished Maritime Philanthropist — $1,000.00 USD
Your generous gift of $1,000 strengthens our mission to serve seafarers from around the world. Your support helps fund:
Pastoral care and regular ship visits
Communication and hospitality services
Emergency transportation and assistance
As a Distinguished Maritime Philanthropist, you'll receive:
Complimentary admission for 4 guests at our Annual Gala
Prominent recognition during the event and on digital media
Distinguished Maritime Legacy Philanthropist — $5,000.00 USD
Your generous gift of $5,000 creates a lasting impact by expanding our care and ministry to the international seafaring community. Your support helps fund:
Expanded ship visits and pastoral care
Wi-Fi access and hospitality programs
Emergency transportation and assistance
As a Distinguished Maritime Legacy Philanthropist, you'll receive:
Complimentary admission for 6 guests at our Annual Gala
Special recognition during the event and across our digital media.
2025 Annual Gala Photos
“We believe seafarers can become radiant ambassadors of Christ’s love, joy, kindness, and servant-hearted leadership. Whether they’re caring for guests aboard a cruise ship or laboring behind the scenes on a cargo vessel, our prayer is that they would shine the light of Christ wherever they go. We believe deeply in the transforming power of the Gospel—not only in their personal lives, but in the way they serve, lead, and bless others through their daily work.”
2024 Annual Gala Photos
