Sponsor NFYI Congressional Leadership Academy - Shadow Day Experience 2023
Lift up foster youth voices by sponsoring this innovative program today!
Since 2012, the National Foster Youth Institute’s (NFYI) Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day Experience has brought over 900 current and former foster youth (ages 18-30) from across the nation, to Washington, D.C., pairing them with their Congressmembers, whom they shadow for the day. The Shadow Day Experience is part of the 10-month Congressional Leadership Academy.
The Leadership Academy provides increased skill-building with program participants (delegates) and leadership development for the Regional Coordinators who are Shadow Day alumni. The week-long Shadow Day Experience takes place each June and in addition to shadowing Members of Congress, participants attend plenary sessions, a luncheon on the Hill, an awards gala, and cultural tours.
Current and former foster youth connect face-to-face with their representatives and get a behind-the-scenes look at the legislative process. Delegates and Regional Coordinators share their personal stories and experiences in the child welfare system with Congressmembers, reminding them of the real-world impact their work has on children in foster care. Program participants are able to use what they learn to impact communities in their home states.
NFYI relies on generous support from companies, foundations, and individuals to support this life-changing program. Please consider sponsoring current & former foster youth to participate in this unique experience today!
2023 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS FOR NFYI CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY & SHADOW DAY EXPERIENCE
Presenting Sponsor $100,000
- Invitation for two representatives to attend Shadow Day in Washington, DC with accommodations and round trip travel to Washington, DC
- Provides significant underwriting of Congressional Leadership Academy for all participants for 10 months
- Brief remarks at Welcome Reception
- Recognition in Executive Director remarks from podium at select events
- Invitation to meetings during event with stakeholders and policy decision makers
- Opportunity to speak during Shadow Day luncheon or workshop
- Presenting Sponsor recognition on printed and digital materials at event
- Donor recognition on NFYI website. social media, annual report
Workshops Sponsor $50,000
- Provides significant underwriting of workshops for all participants
- Recognition in Executive Director remarks from podium at select events
- Invitation to meetings during event with stakeholders and policy decision makers
- Opportunity to speak during Shadow Day luncheon or monthly virtual workshop
- Recognition on printed and digital materials at event
- Donor recognition on NFYI website, social media, annual report
Welcome Reception Sponsor $25,000
- Provides underwriting for the Welcome Reception Dinner
- Recognition as a lead sponsor of Welcome Reception Dinner
- Invitation to meetings during event with stakeholders and policy decision makers
- Recognition on printed and digital materials at event
- Donor recognition on NFYI website, social media, annual report
Transportation Sponsor $10,000
- Provides transportation for 12 participants to Washington, DC
- Recognition on printed and digital materials at event
- Donor recognition on NFYI website, social media, annual report
Regional Coordinator Sponsor $5,000
- Provides honoraria for 8 Regional Coordinators for peer leadership
- Recognition on printed and digital materials at event
- Donor recognition on NFYI website, social media annual report
Breakfast Sponsor $1,000
- Provides breakfast for participants for one day
- Donor recognition on NFYI website, social media, annual report
Become a sponsor today! Deadline for sponsor listing in printed materials is May 22, 2023. For questions, contact Development Director, Rahniesha Lewis, rahniesha.lewis@nfyi.org, (213) 221-1176 x108
The reception for NFYI Supporters & Friends is by invitation only. The in-person event will be held at the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC, June 22, 2022. Invited guests include donors, Members of Congress, and other VIPs. For event details or sponsorship questions, contact Rahniesha Lewis, Development Director at rahniesha.lewis@nfyi.org.