Sponsor a Program

Partner with Us: Building Community Around the River

Some of the most meaningful partnerships happen when businesses and organizations discover they share our passion for connecting people to the Missouri River. These aren't just sponsorship opportunities—they're chances to join a movement that's transforming how our communities relate to this remarkable waterway.

We've found that the businesses and organizations that partner with us understand that a thriving river means thriving communities, that employees who feel connected to their environment work with more purpose, and that supporting grassroots river work is an investment in our region's future.

If you see your organization in that description, we'd love to explore what partnership might look like. Don't see exactly what you're looking for below? Let's talk—we're creative, adaptable, and always excited to find new ways to grow our river community.

Employee River Experiences

Bring Your Team to the Water

There's something powerful that happens when coworkers stand together on the banks of the Missouri River for the first time. Maybe it's the scale of it—this massive waterway flowing right through their daily lives. Maybe it's the shared purpose of caring for something bigger than themselves. Or maybe it's just the simple joy of getting muddy together while making a difference.

We've designed custom river experiences that bring teams together around meaningful work. Whether your group wants to tackle trash removal, learn about river ecology, or experience the quiet power of a peaceful boat ride ogether, we'll work directly with you to create something that fits your team's interests and energy.

These experiences have a way of changing how people see their place in the community. Employees return energized, more connected to each other and to the region they call home. And they carry that river connection into their daily work and lives.

See examples of what we've created for other teams in our Corporate Experiences guide.

Employee Giving Partnerships

Supporting What Your People Care About

We know that meaningful companies are led by people who care about what their employees care about. When your team members choose to support Missouri River Relief with their personal giving, matching those gifts shows you understand that caring for our region's natural resources is part of being a good neighbor.

Employee giving partnerships aren't just about the financial support (though we're deeply grateful for every dollar). They're about creating a culture where caring for community resources is valued and supported. They're about recognizing that employees who feel connected to their place bring more passion to their work.

If you'd like to include Missouri River Relief in your employee giving program, we'd be honored to partner with you in supporting the river connections that matter to your team.

Our programs involve the entire community, including individuals, families, businesses, and service and youth organizations. By becoming a sponsor, you are showing the customers in your community that you support the work we do to get people in touch with the river and keep our water sources trash-free. There are several programs throughout the year so you can make your mark with the program support that most resonates with you!

River Cleanups - Make no mistake, our cleanups are a big deal, and we aren’t afraid to tell the world about it. As a sponsor of a Missouri River Relief Cleanup, we will include your logo on our event flyers and promotional materials, our website, emailing list, and our event sponsor banner shown throughout the program. We will also include your organization logo and any pre-approved messaging with our social media schedule, as well as during any media coverage of your event. Follow the Event Detail links beside the Clean Ups listed below for more information about sponsorship opportunities.

River Races - We are so excited to support people getting out onto the water! Whether you are just getting your paddle wet with our Mid-Missouri local favorite, Race to the Dome or diving deeper into the river with our massive MR340 race, we love hosting paddlers of all kinds for these unique races. We couldn't do it without the support of generous sponsors who help to keep our races fun, friendly and accessible. As with our Clean Up sponsorships, we offer sponsorship perks including featuring your organization logo and distributing your messaging on our social media. For more information, check out our sponsorship brochures for Race to the Dome or the Missouri American Water MR340.