Sponsor Surge

Surge: The Lowcountry Climate Magazine will released its first March 13, 2022. Issue 2 was released in August 2022.

To bring this project to life, we are seeking supporters and sponsors to help us fund the magazine and keep it free and accessible to the Charleston community.

Money raised will help us manage our production costs (printing, mailing, and distribution), as well as give us the ability to offer honorariums to artists and writers for their contributions to this project.

Our current cost per magazine ranges between $3,000-4,000. Please see below for a cost per issue breakdown.

Please contact CO-EICs Sydney and Belvin at surgemagchs@gmail.com or via our online form if you are interested in becoming a sponsor or subscriber.

Sponsorship Options

Feel free to contact us if you are interested in pursuing a custom sponsorship option.

Founding Sponsor — $5000 per year

Current founding sponsor: Mic Smith Photography

Full page sponsor feature in one issue of Surge: The Lowcountry Climate Magazine
Logo featured on back cover of magazine for 3 issues
Logo & link to business featured on Surge webpage
Listed as a Founding Sponsor in the magazine, on our webpage, and on social media
Listed as Founding Sponsor on Table of Contents
Small ads in 2 additional issues
5 year-long print subscriptions
Profile on Charleston Climate Coalition social media with each issue release
Featured role at Surge release parties and special events
Work with editorial team to suggest content for future issues
Option to become official Surge distribution location

Diamond — $2500 per year

Half page sponsor feature in one issue of Surge: The Lowcountry Climate Magazine
Listed as a Diamond Sponsor in the magazine, on our webpage, and on social media
Small ads in 1 additional issue
Logo featured on back cover for 3 issues
Profile on Charleston Climate Coalition social media
Featured role at Surge release parties and special events
Work with editorial team to suggest content for future issues
Option to become official Surge distribution location

Platinum— $100 per year

Logo featured on back cover of magazine for 3 issues
5 year-long print subscriptions
Profile on Charleston Climate Coalition social media
Invitation to Surge release parties and special events
Work with editorial team to suggest content for future issues
Option to become official Surge distribution location

Gold — $500 per year

Logo featured on back cover of magazine for 3 issues
3 year-long print subscriptions
Profile on Charleston Climate Coalition social media
Invitation to Surge release parties and special events
Work with editorial team to suggest content for future issues
Option to become official Surge distribution location

Silver — $300 per year

Thank you in magazine
1 year-long print subscription
Profile on Charleston Climate Coalition social media
Invitation to Surge release parties and special events
Work with editorial team to suggest content for future issues
Option to become official Surge distribution location

CCC Member — $50 per year

Become a member!

1 year-long print subscription

How much does an issue of Surge cost?

This is a projected cost estimate for one issue. Issue cost may vary depending on changes in the expenses listed below.

Item

Printing

Writing

Art

Editorial Staff Stipends

Total

Cost

$1500 - $1800

$500

$1000

$3670

Surge Cost