Sponsor the Forward Steps Annual Event
We Climb Kilimanjaro, Together We Elevate Scholars
Forward Steps Annual Dinner
Join us at the 2024 Forward Steps Annual Dinner supporting youth and young adults facing adversity, including current and former foster youth, so they can reach their full potential as independent, thriving members of their communities.
Hosted on Thursday, October 17 at the Touchdown Club at the University of Colorado Boulder.
The Forward Steps Guardian Scholars Program is designed to give students the resources they need to navigate their post-secondary education. Our program offers up to $3,000 per scholar per semester for unmet financial needs, along with 1:1 mentoring and comprehensive resource navigation on housing, food security, and childcare.
These scholars have the determination and resilience to succeed but need support and guidance from Forward Steps along the way. By supporting these students in completing their post-secondary education, we help them reach their potential, achieve career goals, and become thriving members of society.
Our Goal
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?
Sponsor the Annual Event
How You Can Support
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