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Become a Contributing Partner

The Contributing Partners program is how businesses and neighbours invest in downtown Rochester year-round. Pick the level that fits - monthly payments included - and your support shows up on the street all year.

What each level includes

Contributing Partners invest in downtown Rochester for the whole year, not one event. Levels start at $25 and every one above it includes everything below it, so the benefits stack as you move up. Three levels can be paid monthly instead of annually, and we're always happy to build a custom arrangement - including ones where in-kind donations offset part of your contribution.

Independent Partner

$25

For neighbours, home-based businesses, and anyone who wants downtown to keep going.

Recognition as a Rochester Main Street Contributing Partner
Your contribution supports ongoing downtown programs and revitalization

Advocate Partner

$100

Independent Partner recognition, plus a chance to be featured.

Everything in Independent Partner
Eligibility for a Partner Spotlight feature
Certificate of appreciation

Legacy Partner

$250

or $25/month

Where regular social recognition and event presence begin.

Everything in Advocate Partner
Monthly social-media recognition
Complimentary booth at eligible Rochester Main Street events, with advance notice

Cornerstone Partner

$500

or $50/month

Stronger recognition across our channels throughout the year.

Everything in Legacy Partner
Framed certificate of appreciation
Increased social-media recognition throughout the year

Bedrock Partner

$1,000

or $100/month

The level where your logo goes up across our website and materials.

Everything in Cornerstone Partner
Business logo recognition across Rochester Main Street webpages, newsletters, press releases, and public events
Appreciation plaque
Invitation to speak at the Rochester Main Street Annual Meeting

Foundation Partner

$2,500

Bedrock recognition plus nine individual event and program sponsorships.

Everything in Bedrock Partner
Rochester Cares Cleanup Day Sponsor
Halloween Decorations Sponsor
Free Comic Book Day Cutouts Sponsor
Annual Meeting Sponsor
Kids Summer Series Activity Sponsor
Bistro Table Sponsor
Two Flower Barrel or Hanging Basket Sponsorships
Bigfoot Challenge Sponsor
Festival of Trees Tree Sponsor

Combined partnership and sponsorship value: approximately $2,900.

Downtown Champion Partner

$5,000

Foundation benefits plus our grant and scholarship programs.

Everything in Foundation Partner
Sign & Facade Program Partner
Historic Grant Program Partner
Downtown Scholarship Program Sponsor
Riverwalk Planting Bed Sponsor

Combined partnership and sponsorship value: approximately $5,700.

Patron Partner

$10,000

Our highest level - every benefit above, plus our largest named sponsorships.

Everything in Downtown Champion Partner
Community Communications Supporter — $750
Main Street Leadership Development Sponsor — $1,000
Sign & Façade Program Partner — $1,000
Spooktacular Featured Attraction Sponsor — $800
Festival of Trees Corporate Celebration Package — $1,500
Student Art Walk Sponsor — $250

Become a Contributing Partner Event sponsorships from $75 Build a custom package

Legacy, Cornerstone, and Bedrock can be paid monthly instead of annually - pick the monthly option at checkout. In-kind donations can offset part of a contribution, and we're always happy to build something custom.

Just want to make a donation?

Any amount helps, and every gift is tax-deductible. Give once or set up a recurring donation - if your recurring gifts add up to a partner level, you receive that level's full recognition.

Donate any amount

Donation questions

How do I make a one-time donation to Rochester Main Street?

Use the "Donate any amount" link on this page - it opens a secure Square checkout where you enter whatever amount you want. There is no minimum, donations are tax-deductible, and you can also set up a recurring gift there. To give by check, mail it to Rochester Main Street, 39 South Main Street PMB #130, Rochester, NH 03867.

Is my donation to Rochester Main Street tax-deductible?

Yes. Rochester Main Street is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Can I pay for a Contributing Partner level monthly?

Yes, on three levels: Legacy Partner is $25 a month, Cornerstone Partner is $50 a month, and Bedrock Partner is $100 a month. Each carries that level's full benefits. Separately, if ordinary recurring donations add up to a partner level over the year, we recognize you at that level too.

What does my donation fund?

Beautification projects, free community events, grant programs like the Sign & Facade Grant, historic preservation, and upkeep of completed projects such as the Wyndotte deck, murals, planters, and holiday lights.