Become a Sponsor: donate for Impact
Make a difference in students' lives through sponsorship
The Minds Matter Bay Area sponsor community contributes significantly to our mission, and their substantial donations help make college, a meaningful career, and future economic stability a reality for our mentees.
Our “School Night” Fundraiser was on October 10, 2023.
Click here or on the image below to learn more about our flagship fundraiser of the year.
Sponsor Levels
Growth Investor
$100,000+
In the coming decade, MMBay will significantly expand its services within San Francisco and across the Bay Area, to reach students . Our pathway to growth requires foundational investments in automated infrastructure, full-time staff, programmatic standardization, and scalable tools. Your sponsorship will fund these foundational investments, and put our organization on a pathway to launching expansion by Fall 2024.
If you become a Growth Investor before October 10, you will have access to the following:
1 VIP table (8 seats) for you and your friends at our October 10th School Night Fundraiser
1 mailed copy of MMBay’s Annual Report
A press release announcing your significant contribution and how it contributes to our vision for expansion
Mention of your sponsorship (large logo included) at every 2023–24 MMBay fundraiser
Highlight you on our website until June 30, 2024
5 mentions of your sponsorship on our social media platforms
Invitation to Class of 2024 Senior Graduation
Org Champion
$40,000+
Your sponsorship will fund human capital investments made to bolster volunteer training, to continuously improve our mentee curriculum and resources, and to increase our recruitment reach in SF communities where students are in need of MMBay’s services.
If you become an Org Champion before October 10, you will have access to the following:
1 table (8 seats) for you and your friends at our October 10th School Night Fundraiser
1 mailed copy of MMBay’s Annual Report
Mention of your sponsorship (large logo included) at every 2023–24 MMBay fundraiser
Highlight you on our website until June 30, 2024
4 mentions of your sponsorship on our social media platforms
Invitation to Class of 2024 Senior Graduation
Community Builder
$20,000+
Your sponsorship will fully fund two Minds Matter Bay Area mentees through their three-year journey in our high school program, and for additional career exposure and networking support in their ongoing journey as alumni of our program.
If you become a Community Builder before October 10, you will have access to the following:
Half table (4 seats) for you and your friends at our October 10th School Night Fundraiser
1 mailed copy of MMBay’s Annual Report
Mention of your sponsorship (medium logo included) at every 2022–23 MMBay fundraiser
Highlight you on our website until June 30, 2024
3 mentions of your sponsorship on our social media platforms
Invitation to Class of 2024 Senior Graduation
Mentee Sponsor
$10,000+
Your sponsorship will fully fund one Minds Matter Bay Area mentee through their three-year journey in our high school program, and for additional career exposure and networking support in their ongoing journey as alumni of our program.
If you become a Mentee Sponsor before October 10, you will have access to the following:
2 seats for you and a friend at our October 10th School Night Fundraiser
Mention of your sponsorship (small logo included) at every 2023–24 MMBay fundraiser
Highlight you on our website until June 30, 2024
2 mentions of your sponsorship on our social media platforms
Friend of MMBay
$5,000+
Your sponsorship will contribute toward funding testing fees for our Junior and Senior mentees, and college application fees for our Senior mentees.
If you become a Friend of MMBay before October 10, you will have access to the following:
1 seat for you at our October 10th School Night Fundraiser
Mention of your sponsorship (name only) at every 2023–24 MMBay fundraiser
Highlight you on our website until June 30, 2024
1 mention of your sponsorship on our social media platforms
Breakdown of Services and Costs
Your contribution is substantial regardless of the dollar amount. Here are additional ways to make an impact on the lives of our students.
$10,000 pays for one student’s entire journey with MMBay, from high school through alumni-hood
$3,000 funds one student to attend an on-campus summer program that offers academic enrichment and career exploration
$1,000 pays for lifelong access to MMBay’s network of career exposure opportunities, resources, and connections to internships for one alumnus / alumna
$250 pays for one school year of study supplies and materials for one student
$100 covers the cost of one student’s SAT or ACT registration fee
$50 covers the cost of one student’s lunch for 5 weekly Saturday sessions