We Climb Kilimanjaro, Together We Elevate Scholars

In Colorado, only 13.4% of foster youth enroll in post-secondary education by the age of 21
To support the 20 new Guardian Scholars for 2024-25 academic year, Forward Steps aims to raise $120k that's $6k per student for one year

To ensure that we are able to meet the needs of our 20 new students for the Guardian Scholars program in the 2024/2025 school year, Forward Steps needs to raise $120,000. Can you help us elevate these scholars?


When we invest in our scholars, we invest in a resilient and prospering community. Contact Jennifer Falkoski to learn how you can sponsor the climb: call (720) 795-4473 or email [email protected]

Summit – $20,000

Donor name or company acknowledgement in press release as summit sponsor distributed to local print, digital and news outlets

Donor name or company logo recognition as a Summit Level sponsor in full page advertisement in the Boulder Daily Camera 

Sponsor Spotlight at Kilimanjaro Summit

Naming of Forward Steps’ scholar workshop series in all digital and print materials (Ex. “Smith Family Workshop Series”) for one year

Verbal acknowledgement in event video distributed to Forward Steps’ e-mail contacts and via social media

Full-page advertisement/tribute message in the print & digital program distributed to Forward Steps’ e-mail list and at event

Donor name or company logo on the home page of Forward Steps’ website for one year.

Donor name or company logo on Forward Steps print and digital newsletters for one year

1 table of 12 or two tables of 6 with custom table signage

Donor name or company logo on all print and digital event communication and materials

Verbal acknowledgement during event program

ASCENT – $10,000

Donor name or company acknowledgement in press release distributed to local print, digital and news outlets

Donor name or company logo recognition as Ascent Level sponsor in 1/2 page advertisement in the Boulder Daily Camera 

Sponsor Spotlight during the Kilimanjaro ascent

1/2 advertisement/tribute message in the print & digital program distributed to Forward Steps’ e-mail list and at event

Donor name or company logo on the home page of Forward Steps’ website for 9 months.

Donor name or company logo on Forward Steps print and digital newsletters for 9 months

1 table of 8 or two tables of 4 with custom table signage

Donor name or company logo on all print and digital event communication and materials

Verbal acknowledgement during event program

base camp – $5,000

Donor name or company acknowledgement in press release distributed to local print, digital and news outlets

Donor name or company logo recognition as Base Camp Level sponsor in 1/4 page advertisement in the Boulder Daily Camera 

Sponsor Spotlight at Kilimanjaro base camp

1/4 advertisement/tribute message in the print & digital program distributed to Forward Steps’ e-mail list and at event

Donor name or company logo on the home page of Forward Steps’ website for 6 months.

Donor name or company logo on Forward Steps print and digital newsletters for 6 months

1 table of 6 with custom table signage

Donor name or company logo on all print and digital event communication and materials

approach – $2,500

Donor name or company acknowledgement in press release distributed to local print, digital and news outlets

Sponsor spotlight during the approach to Kilimanjaro

Honorable mention in the print & digital program distributed to Forward Steps’ e-mail list and at event

Donor name or company logo on the home page of Forward Steps’ website for 3 months.

Donor name or company logo on Forward Steps print and digital newsletters for 3 months

4 tickets

Donor name or company logo on all print and digital event communication and materials

gear check – $1,000

Donor name or company acknowledgement in press release distributed to local print, digital and news outlets

Sponsor spotlight during the gear check for Kilimanjaro climb

Honorable mention in the print & digital program distributed to Forward Steps’ e-mail list and at event

Donor name or company logo on the home page of Forward Steps’ website for 1 month.

Donor name or company logo on Forward Steps print and digital newsletters for 1 month.

2 tickets

Donor name or company logo on all print and digital event communication and materials