About the DeLong Foundation

The DeLong Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality training for live event technicians serving the global entertainment industry.

Your gifts support high-quality, affordable training in technical theatre and skills for the global entertainment industry.

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DeLong Foundation
Core Focus Areas

• Safety training for live event professionals

• Technical production skills development (rigging, lighting, audio, scenic, wardrobe, stage management, etc.)

• Professional development workshops and masterclasses led by industry experts

• Community outreach to inspire and educate the next generation of backstage professionals

impact goals

• Build a skilled, safety-conscious workforce for local and international productions

• Expand access to technical training in underrepresented and underserved communities

• Support economic growth in the performing arts sector by developing homegrown talent

why now

• A growing skills gap as veteran technicians retire

• Rising post-pandemic production demands creating urgent need for trained crews

• Constantly evolving industry safety standards requiring ongoing education

Sponsorship Opportunity

Your support of upcoming DeLong Academy course offerings helps lower barriers to training for entertainment technicians. Plus – your organization will be recognized as a partner in growing the future of the performing arts across North America.

Sponsorship Benefits:

• Recognition in all social media posts about the sponsored course (including links to your website or social media)
• Logo placement on the course walk-in slide and verbal acknowledgement during the class
• Recognition on our website as a sponsor for 2025 or 2026 — in perpetuity

Contact Tyler about Upcoming Sponsorship Opportunities