Any Amount Helps
We accept and value many forms of donations, including donations of products and/or services! The I WILL GRADUATE Program relies on in-kind gifts to supplement the needs of our organization. Please contact our office if you have a product or service that you would like to donate, we'd be happy to accept.
Invest In Our Young People
Too many young people - especially in underserved communities - are struggling with low motivation, lack of guidance, limited access to positive role models, and poor academic engagement. These challenges lead to high dropout rates, low self-esteem, and unfulfilled potential.
Your donation helps I WILL GRADUATE provide students with transformational experiences that build confidence, character, and commitment to education.
Areas of Impact
Student Empowerment & Motivation Programs
Support Our New York City Youth!
Purpose: Fund in-school programs, workshops, and motivational events that ignite student passion for education and success.
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Impact: More than 40,000 students participate annually in motivational programming that increases school engagement, leadership, and graduation aspirations.
Investment Opportunities
$500 – Empower 50 Students
Provides one motivational workshop with a facilitator, student materials, and goal-setting activities.
$2,500 – Sponsor a School Assembly
Brings an engaging motivational experience to an entire school community.
​$10,000 – Fund a Semester of Programming
Supports recurring workshops, student activities, materials, and follow-up programming across multiple schools.
Mentorship & Leadership Development
Build leaders who will lead the next generation.
Purpose: Provide consistent mentorship, leadership training, and career exposure for middle and high school students.
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Impact: Students leave each workshop with goal-setting plans, mentorship connections, and college/career resources.
Investment Opportunities
$1,000 — Develop 10 Student Leaders
Provides one semester of leadership workshops, mentoring, and skill-building activities.
$5,000 — Fund a Mentorship Circle
Supports 25 students with year-long mentoring, career exposure, and regular goal-setting sessions.
$15,000 — Launch a Leadership Academy
Creates a full-year student cohort with mentoring, guest speakers, leadership training, and a community project.
Academic Support & College/Career Readiness
Prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s opportunities.
Purpose: Ensure students not only graduate high school but are prepared for college, careers, or entrepreneurship.
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Covers: Tutoring, SAT prep, college applications, career panels, STEM & financial literacy workshops.
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Impact: Students graduate on time and demonstrate the skills needed to successfully transition into college, vocational training, employment, entrepreneurship, or another clearly defined postsecondary pathway.
Investment Opportunities
$750 — Support Five Students
Provides SAT preparation, tutoring, practice materials, and academic guidance.
$3,500 — Sponsor a Readiness Series
Funds workshops covering college applications, scholarships, résumés, interviews, careers, and financial literacy.
$20,000 — Support One School for a Year
Provides sustained tutoring, academic enrichment, career exposure, and postsecondary planning.
Community Engagement & Parent Empowerment
Empowered parents raise empowered students.
Purpose: Strengthen the family and community network around students.
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Covers: Parent engagement sessions, community partnerships, local media campaigns.
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Impact: Our thousands of students supported through coordinated partnerships demonstrate improved attendance, academic progress, engagement, sense of belonging, and access to essential resources.
Investment Opportunities
$1,000 — Host a Parent Workshop
Provides families with educational guidance, practical resources, and connections to community support.
$5,000 — Fund a Community Event
Connects families with schools, educators, service providers, and local resources.
$25,000 — Support a Citywide Initiative
Funds parent workshops, community events, outreach, resources, and partnerships across multiple neighborhoods.
Legacy Circle – “Be the Change”
Your gift creates legacy, not just impact.
Join visionary philanthropists and corporate partners committed to transforming educational outcomes for generations of students.
Legacy Circle members receive annual impact reports, exclusive recognition, leadership briefings, and opportunities to help shape future initiatives.
Investment Opportunities
$100,000+ — Establish a Named Initiative
Creates a scholarship, Leadership Academy, or youth-development program under your company or family name.
$250,000+ — Become a Founding Expansion Partner
Helps bring I WILL GRADUATE programming to new schools, cities, and communities nationwide.
