DONATE
Will you commit to supporting us financially?
We can’t do it alone; we need your help and we appreciate your support. Click the Donate button to the left to become a monthly donor or sponsor one of the requests mentioned on this page.
Why Donate?
As we prepare students to enter college or the workforce through our career-readiness program, Dream.Explore.Build., we invite you to help us strengthen the talent pipeline in Milwaukee: a city booming with young energy and opportunity.
Ways to Contribute!
- Join Us in Supporting A Dream.Explore.Build. Class
- Make a one-time donation of any amount or a monthly donation of $25, $50, $75, $100 or more.
- Our goal is to have 100 people support us so that we can ensure that all of our students receive a world-class experience, including a paid summer career practicum.
- Corporate Connections
- If you are connected to a corporation and would like to provide a one-time experience for a student, please reach out to us. We would love to partner with you to help us accomplish our ultimate goal of strengthening Milwaukee’s talent pipeline.
- Sponsor An Event or Activity
- Sponsor an interview outfit for 2 students. – $100 and receive periodic updates directly from the student(s), along with special invitations to events where you can meet and interact with students.
- Sponsor 5 M-Cards for Dream.Explore.Build. students to travel to and from weekly career-readiness programming in preparation for their summer career practicums. – $250 and receive periodic updates directly from the student(s), along with special invitations to events where you can meet and interact with students.
- Sponsor a Youth-led Service Project
- Through the Interact Club Youth in Service Fund, mini grants in the amount of $500 each will be disbursed. -$500
- You will receive periodic updates directly from the student(s), special invitations to events where you can meet and interact with students, and be listed as a Pipeline Supporter
- Sponsor A Book Scholarship for 4 Graduating Seniors – $1,000
- Receive periodic updates directly from the student(s)
- Special invitations to events where you can meet and interact with students
- Listed as a Pipeline Supporter
- Sponsor A Student for Dream.Explore.Build. Scholarship – $2,500
- Student will receive 150 hours of career-readiness programming though our Brick by Brick Curriculum.
- Receive periodic updates directly from the student(s)
- Special invitations to events where you can meet and interact with students
- Listed as a Pipeline Builder on our website and marketing materials
- Sponsor a student’s summer salary for their six week paid career practicum experience. – $2,500
- Receive periodic updates directly from the student(s)
- Special invitations to events where you can meet and interact with students
- Listed as a Pipeline Builder on our website and marketing materials
- Sponsor an Etiquette Boot Camp for 100 students – $5,000
- Students will learn about confidence, professional speech and attire, the art of networking and interviewing, dining etiquette and more.
- Receive periodic updates directly from the student(s)
- Special invitations to events where you can meet and interact with students
- Listed as a Pipeline Partner on our website and marketing materials
- Sponsor A Cohort – $25,000
- Cohorts are career-specific and taught by college students enrolled in those pathways. They are designed to give students an opportunity to explore prospective careers with other students.
- Special invitations to events where you can meet and interact with students
- Naming rights for sponsored cohort
- Logo on our summer cohort shirt
- Listed as a Pipeline Champion on our website and marketing materials
By Design, Not By Default
“Growing up, I’ve always known that I loved working with young people, had an interest in administration, and aspired to be an entrepreneur. Like many young people, I struggled with how to turn these varied interests into a specific career path. Things became clearer as a result of very focused internships, volunteering, taking assessments, and being coached. This journey led me to what I was designed to do.” -Dionne Grayson, President & CEO of Lead2Change
Frequently Asked Questions
What do we do with your donations?
- Your donation contributes to Lead2Change’s rich career-readiness programming that yields the following results:
- • 100% of students ranked themselves as either a 4 or 5 (5 being very confident) in their ability to:
- o Complete a task from beginning to end
- o Create and give an effective presentation
- • 92% of students are confident in public speaking
- • 100% of students are confident in giving an “elevator speech”
- • 100% of students are confident in their ability to display professionalism
- • 92% of students are confident in handling job interviews
- • 85% of students are confident in their ability to manage tasks
- • 92% of students developed more GRIT (guts, resiliency, integrity, tenacity)
How can you donate?
Donations can be made in a variety of ways: MONETARY DONATIONS (includes credit/debit, cash or check), IN-KIND DONATION, or you may also donate your services and time as a VOLUNTEER with Lead2Change, Inc.
How will my gift be acknowledged?
Your donation will be acknowledged in publication materials. The option to remain anonymous is available upon request.