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2008 New England Giving Opportunities

To improve the NFTE curriculum and ensure quality teaching of our program, we support the professional development of our teachers. NFTE is seeking $50,000 for support of teacher retention and professional development.

Donors are encouraged to experience NFTE first-hand by guest speaking in a classroom, helping to teach a lesson, guiding students through their development of business plans or judging a business-plan competition. All donors who contribute at the $1,000+ level will be recognized in NFTE's Annual Report, which is circulated to 15,000 supporters worldwide.

Sponsorship Opportunity For a donation of: Impact: Ancillary benefits:
Sponsor a NFTE School $50,000 Gives one partner school or community-based organization will have the capacity to provide about 100 students with the full NFTE learning experience. School sponsors receive:
  • Sponsorship announced to media
  • Framed photo of NFTE students and teachers


  • All sponsors receive:
  • Invitations to NFTE events
  • Sponsor a NFTE Class $10,000 Gives a partner school or community-based organization the capacity to provide one class of 20 students with the full NFTE learning experience.

    Questions about giving opportunities? Please contact Clare McCully at (781) 239-6383 or Clare.McCully@nfte.com.


    There are so many young people who don't have access to the resources and opportunities of their more privileged peers. NFTE fills that gap, giving those students who need it most the tools to succeed in school, in business, and in life. Every gift makes a difference to NFTE and to the young people we serve.

    Event Sponsorship Opportunity For a donation of: Impact: Ancillary benefits:
    NFTE 50 Awards Dinner
    Title Sponsor
    $20,000
    Honor local entrepreneurships with goal of encouraging their support of NFTE students, alumni and teachers. Title sponsors receive:
  • Company-named event
  • Sponsorship announced to media
  • Framed photo of event participants


  • All sponsors receive:
  • Company name and logo on all event collateral
  • Invitations to NFTE events
  • Boston Citywide
    Youth Business Plan Competition
    May 28, 2008
    1st Place Prize Sponsor
    $7,500
    2nd Place Prize Sponsor
    $5,000
    3rd Place Prize Sponsor
    $2,500
    Greater Boston's top NFTE students are given the opportunity to present their business plans to the general public and compete for cash awards, scholarships, & prizes.
    New England Regional
    Youth Business Plan Competition
    June 11, 2008
    1st Place Prize Sponsor
    $10,000
    2nd Place Prize Sponsor
    $7,500
    3rd Place Prize Sponsor
    $5,000
    New England's top NFTE students are given the opportunity to present their business plans & compete for cash awards, scholarships, & prizes.

    Entrepreneurship Society

    The Entrepreneurship Society is NFTE's leadership giving circle for individuals. With a generous gift to support the NFTE Annual Fund, Entrepreneurship Society members demonstrate their commitment to helping young people from low-income communities unlock their unique entrepreneurial creativity and dare to dream of bright futures. Entrepreneurship Society members are honored for their investment in the Annual Report, the Spring Gala, and at the annual Entrepreneurial Spirits Award Dinner, and are recognized at the following giving levels:

    Chairman's Circle Member
    President's Circle Member
    Angel Investor
    Shareholder
    Sustaining Member
    Founding Member
    Member
    Gifts of $100,000 or more;
    Gifts of $50,000 to $99,999
    Gifts of $25,000 to $49,999
    Gifts of $10,000 to $24,999
    Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999
    Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999
    Gifts of $1,000 to $2,499