Now accepting project partners
Join the Story of Idaho
Becoming a Partner with Discovering Idaho is easy. We have stories that are almost complete and are available to view. This way you or your organization can choose which stories relate to your policies and goals.
Who can be a Partner with Discovering Idaho?
Individuals who wish to see more Discovering Idaho stories can click the “Individual support” button and easily make a donation.
Business and Organizations have 5 tiers of Partnership. Each with rising degrees of credit.
Viewing projects in production is a great way to choose the stories that relate with your organizations VALUES the most.
Descriptions of the 5 Partnership TIERs
TIER 1
$500+ — Community Partner
1. Sponsor name in the YouTube description.
such as:
SUPPORTING THIS IDAHO STORY
Special thanks to:
ABC Outdoor Supply — Idaho City, Idaho
Learn more: [Clickable company Website link]
2. End-credit scroll recognition.
End of video credits include company name, plus address if desired in:
-Community Partners (list)-
ABC Outdoor Supply
XYZ Equipment
Mountain Valley Bank
3. Social-media thank-you
such as: “A special thank-you to ABC Outdoor Supply for supporting this Discovering Idaho project and helping us continue telling stories about Idaho’s people, places and outdoor adventures”. Plus business TAG where platform allows.
TIER 2
$1,000+ — Story Supporter
1. Sponsor name in the YouTube description.
PARTNERS
ABC Outdoor Supply
Idaho outdoor equipment and adventure specialists.
[Clickable company Website link]
Thank you to ABC Outdoor Supply for helping make this Idaho story possible.
2. Verbal acknowledgment at the beginning or end of the video
“This Idaho story was made possible in part through the support of ABC Outdoor Supply.”
3. Larger end-credit recognition
Stand-alone full credit page with Logo, Company name, city/state displayed approx. 2-4 seconds.
4. One dedicated Social-media post
Such as:
Thank you to ABC Outdoor Supply for supporting this Discovering Idaho Story.
Their support helps us continue documenting Idaho’s people, places, adventures and conservation stories.
Learn more about ABC Outdoor Supply: [link]
TIER 3
$2,500 — Story Sponsor
1. “Story Sponsor” designation
such as:
Video starts with VoiceOver “This Idaho Story is sponsored by ABC Outdoor Supply”. Along with company logo if applicable. 5-7 seconds.
2. End-credit prominence
such as:
STORY SPONSOR
[LARGE LOGO]
ABC Outdoor Supply
3. YouTube description
Placed above Tiers 1 & 2 in stories description
such as:
Films Description – followed by
STORY SPONSOR
BC Outdoor Supply
Supporting Idaho Stories and outdoor recreation across Idaho.
Visit ABC Outdoor Supply: [Clickable company Website link]
4. Three social-media mentions
One before release: Coming soon…
One when the video releases: New Idaho Story is now live!
And one later: Want to learn more about this Idaho adventure?
Each can tag/link the sponsor where appropriate.
5. Sponsor promotional image
Once a film is completed, sponsor receives a finished promotional poster image containing something like:
Proud Story Sponsor
Discovering Idaho Stories
[Episode title]
This promotional image is allows your company special privileges for use on your website/social media as your own promotional content for the film.
TIER 4
$5,000 — Adventure Sponsor
1. “Presented with support from” recognition
such as:
Opening:
An Idaho Stories Production
Presented with support from
[Sponsor Logo]
2. Closing sponsor recognition
such as:
At the end:
Adventure Sponsor
[Logo]
ABC Outdoor Supply
Thank you for supporting Idaho Stories.
3. Sponsor link near the top of the description
For example:
THIS STORY IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM
ABC Outdoor Supply
[Clickable company Website link]
Watch the Story:
[Films normal description]
4. Sponsor inclusion in promotional graphics
When promotional graphics are created for the film on social media platforms, a small company logo in a corner or “Sponsors by ABC Outdoor Supply” will be included.
5. Five social-media mentions
Spread throughout the production
such as:
Announcement
Behind-the-scenes
Release announcement
Follow-up/interesting fact
etc.
6. Category exclusivity
meaning:
If your company is ABC Outdoor Supply, yours will be the exclusive outdoor-equipment retailer sponsor for this production. No other outdoor equipment related brand will compete with your brand.
TIER 5
$10,000+ — Presenting Sponsor
1. “Presented by” status
Example:
opening:
DISCOVERING IDAHO INTRO/LOGO
[STORY TITLE]
Presented by
[Sponsor Logo]
This is high level recognition.
2. Verbal acknowledgment
such as:
“This Discovering Idaho story production is presented with the support of ABC Outdoor Supply.”
3. Closing credit
First credit to appear and solo:
PRESENTED BY
[Large but tasteful logo]
ABC Outdoor Supply
Thank you for supporting independent Idaho storytelling.
Any other sponsors will follow
4. Top-of-description placement
YouTube description begins with:
PRESENTED BY ABC OUTDOOR SUPPLY
This Discovering Idaho Stories production was made possible through the generous support of ABC Outdoor Supply.
Learn more about ABC Outdoor Supply:
[Clickable company Website link]
THE STORY
[Story description…]
This placement is extremely valuable because the sponsor is visible before the viewer has to expand much of the description.
5. Youtube Thumbnail recognition
Thumbnails created for Youtube can include a small: Presented by [logo]. Optional, must fit the visual design of the thumbnail. Stories title must remain the dominant element on thumbnails. A small “Presented by Company Name” can work if a logo doesn’t fit the graphics design.
6. Promotional social media (sm) campaign
Prior to films release we begin a (sm) promotional campaign such as:
*Pre-production* (sm) post- “We are beginning production on our next Discovering Idaho film”.
*Production* (sm) post – Behind-the-scenes content
*Premiere* (sm) post – “Our new Discovering Idaho Story is now live.”
*Post-release”
Interesting facts, photographs, clips, etc.
This gives the sponsor exposure over weeks, rather than just on one day.
7. Category exclusivity
The presenting partner receives category exclusivity for the production.
8. Premiere/special screening
If we ever hold a premiere, community screening, outdoor event, etc., the presenting sponsor gets priority recognition.
9. First opportunity for the next Legacy Story
Tier 5 partners receive first opportunity to sponsor the next Discovering Idaho Story production.
Not an obligation—just first opportunity
Now in production
Current Partnership Opportunities
These documentaries are actively in production and currently welcoming project partners.
Join the Story of Idaho
Every documentary begins with people who believe the story deserves to be told. We’re currently inviting a select group of organizations, businesses, and individuals to join us as Discovering Idaho grows.
Whether your goal is conservation, tourism, education, community outreach, or brand visibility, we’d love to explore a partnership that fits your mission.
We’re happy to start with a simple conversation—no sponsorship commitment is required.