Sponsor a Teacher & NFTE University

Our teachers are critical catalysts for NFTE’s success in harnessing the talents of our students. Over the summer teachers take part in this four-day training as part of NFTE University at George Washington University’s School of Business (Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence). NFTE is seeking $50,000 for support of teacher retention and professional development. A donation of $3,000 sponsors one teacher through NFTE University, provides them with the NFTE curriculum to launch the program at their school, and funds monthly “Best Practices” meetings.

Greater Washington Regional Youth Business Plan Competitions

Twice a year, students from our region proudly present their business plans to a panel of judges comprised of DC area business leaders. These students, who have completed NFTE's "mini-MBA" program model, compete for seed capital investment prizes ranging from $250 to $1,500. Sponsorship opportunities are available at many levels, including: Lead Event Sponsor as well as First, Second and Third Place Prize Sponsors. $5,000 funds the Semi Final Competition and $20,000 funds the Regionwide Competition with all youth awards. Hosting facilities are also valued in-kind.

NYC Wholesale Investment Trip

NFTE Greater Washington takes youth to New York City Wholesale District, providing $50 in seed capital plus bus transportation, for an afternoon trip where they "buy low and sell high," and practice negotiation, cost-benefit analysis, and key stoning to invest in start-up merchandise for their businesses. Wholesale trips are semi-annual and can be sponsored for $2,000 a class or $100 per student.

NFTE BizTech Center

Our hub of all NFTE regional activities, the NFTE BizTech Center provides the use of computers, Internet, and additional office facilities to NFTE students to work on growing and sustaining their businesses. In addition, the center offers a location for monthly teacher meetings, regional planning, and best practice training. Sponsorships range from $12,000-$100,000 a year for three years.

Adopt-a-Class: Donation & Participation

Each participating NFTE school flourishes with personalized attention from successful business executives. An adopter's financial contribution provides students with a full set of curriculum and grant money to purchase inventory and provides the class with business plan competition award money and a teacher stipend. An adopter commits to four class visits a semester to speak to students and provide guidance and support, truly the most rewarding aspect of the program. Donations of $10,000 allow executives to adopt a class for one semester, training up to 30 youth. NOTE: Includes 4-5 class visits from Adopters.

Alumni Services

NFTE’s alumni services include regular seminars that facilitate building business and life/professional skills. NFTE matches alumni with professional mentors through a virtual business incubator program and helps those with registered businesses in growing their ventures. This includes a part time alumni services coordinator. NFTE is seeking $50,000 for support of alumni services.

Dare 2 Dream Gala & Youth Trade Showcase

Our annual Dare 2 Dream Gala on May 6, 2008, will honor Victor B. MacFarlane, President and CEO of MacFarlane Partners and celebrate the achievements of NFTE’s top youth entrepreneurs and teachers. The Dare 2 Dream event is one of Washington DC's biggest and most exciting networking events that supports youth entrepreneurship with over 1,000 guest expected. See, experience, and buy from the showcases of over 50 youth businesses and support the next generation of entrepreneurs! Support is welcome at all levels from $500 for an individual ticket, $1,000 for a premium ticket, $5,000 as our Investor, $10,000 as our Venture Capitalist, $20,000 as our Entrepreneurial Partner, and $50,000 as our Presenting Sponsor. Please visit www.nftegw.com for benefits and Gala information.

NFTE Angel Investor

NFTE Greater Washington seeks a prominent Angel Investor to take the lead in our national’s capital to champion NFTE philanthropically as others have in cities such as Baltimore, Chicago, San Francisco, and Israel to ensure that thousands more youth learn the fundamental life skill of entrepreneurship. An investment in our NFTE community of $500,000 over three years helps NFTE drive our Teacher Training and Program Retention initiatives to the next level.