Annual Gala A formal black tie affair at an upscale hotel, complete with cocktail hour, formal dinner, and entertainment. In-House Events Monthly gatherings to celebrate our cause while enjoying gourmet food, fine wine, and local artwork. Football Root for your favorite college team alongside one of our board members at a home WSU or UW football game. Basketball Join us as we celebrate Zag success on—and off—the court as we cheer on the Gonzaga men’s basketball team. Baseball Let us take you out to a Spokane Indians ballgame this summer. The hotdogs are on us! Hockey Start growing your playoff beard and attend a Seattle Kraken hockey game with us. Other Fundraising Events Join Us For Washington Huskies Football Washington Huskies Football Tickets Available November 6, 2021 • Time TBD UW v Oregon Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium Husky Heritage Premium Seats Section 106, Row 5 50 yd line tickets Interactive Map Learn More November 13, 2021 • Time TBD UW v Arizona State Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium Husky Heritage Premium Seats Section 106, Row 5 50 yd line tickets Interactive Map Learn More November 26, 2021 • Time TBD Apple Cup Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium Husky Heritage Premium Seats Section 106, Row 5 50 yd line tickets Interactive Map Learn More We Believe in the Value of Community Engagement We believe that there’s no better way to get to know prospective volunteers and donors than to spend some quality time and have a little fun together. For this reason, Believe in Me hosts a myriad of entertaining events throughout the year to allow us to have some fun while getting to know you a little better. All throughout the year, we put a spotlight on the causes that are important to us while letting our hair down, having some fun, and getting to know you! A Note on How Our Events Have Been Affected by Covid-19 Raising funds the traditional way has been challenged by the restrictions COVID-19 has placed on large events and gatherings. For this reason, we are especially grateful for our new space. Believe in Me moved to a new location in June 2020, designed to host small, intimate gatherings where we can safely get to know one another. The space is modern and open, allowing us to make friends while practicing social distancing. We are also innovating to provide a variety of networking opportunities, both virtually and outdoors, to build a robust network of friends who are passionate about helping kids. Cheer for Washington Huskies Football With Us You're in for a treat, whether you're a loyal Washington Huskies Football fan looking for spectacular tickets or are just interested in getting to know us better. We invite you to join us for an entire day where UW Huskies football is the main course in a feast of activities both before and after the game. Join in our traditions, sing the fight song , and show the Dawgs you believe in them! ​ With a minimum donation of $1,000 to Believe in Me, you will receive two tickets to a Washington Huskies Football game of your choice, subject to availability. Not only will you get to experience the game from the 50-yard line, but you'll get a chance to tailgate and cheer side-by-side with our board chairman, David Shriner. ​ Hurry, get your tickets before they're gone and GO DAWGS!

Grant Eligibility Pre-screening Thank You! Congratulations & Next Steps Thank you for completing the Grant Eligibility Pre-screening form for our grant application. Your responses indicate that you meet the criteria to move forward in the application process. What to Expect Next? Keep an eye on your inbox! You’ll receive an email announcing the opening of our grant application. Please read the application materials carefully and follow all the instructions. Gather grant-related materials and documentation ahead of time to prepare for your application. We will be accepting applications from September 1, 2024, to October 15, 2024. Please visit www.believeinme.org/grants-program for more information. Have questions? Reach us at admin@believeinme.org . We're excited to learn more about your program and how we can support youth empowerment through your nonprofit! Back to Grants Program Back to Our 5 Pillars Page Donate Volunteer Apply for a grant

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Corporate philanthropy plays an integral role in the strategy of many Spokane companies because customers and employees alike tend to transact positively with organizations that join our cause. Media Partners Media partnerships are collaborations that are can help us to raise the visibility of our cause. These partners are an essential part of our strategy, providing us with space to promote our mission, our grants, and our event. We extend our deepest gratitude for our media partnerships that have helped us in the past few months. The work of The Foundation depends on the commitment and generosity of private philanthropy. We gratefully want to acknowledge the individuals, corporations, and foundations who continue to help make The Foundation work possible. Our volunteers, donors, and partners are helping to fund children’s charities that provide marginalized kids with a safe place to call home, a family that loves them, a feeling of community, and opportunities to learn, build self-esteem, and have fun. Donor Spotlight Sandi and Mike Genova Believe in Me is grateful for the support of donors like Sandi and Mike Genova, who have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of marginalized youth in the community. ​ The Genovas first learned about Believe in Me when they received our annual report via mail. Sandi, interested in learning more about our organization, contact our CEO, Julie Wukelic, for further information. Upon understanding what Believe in Me does for marginalized youth, the couple knew they had to get involved and help our cause. ​ Their passion for supporting the community led them to drop everything they did in Maui and fly to Spokane to attend the 2021 Believe in Me Charity Golf Tournament. Not only did they participate in the tournament, but they also came in as the title sponsor before having ever met any of us in person. ​ It is donors like Sandi and Mike Genova that make our work possible. ​ Volunteers Alexandra joined the marketing committee of Believe in Me in 2020 and has been actively involved in creating social media posts, analyzing marketing data, and writing blogs to spread awareness of the organization's mission. She believes in the power of communication and how it can bring about positive change in society. As a Hispanic woman, her passion for social justice and equity resonates with Believe in Me's core values. She is thrilled to be part of the organization's efforts to improve the lives of marginalized children. 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We are very proud of the programs we currently support. They align with our mission and are forever changing the lives of kids in the community. Get to Know the Awesome Programs & Charities We Support Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and North Idaho Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. Girs Scouts offers the experience to children in Title 1 schools, low-income rural communities, and community centers the opportunity to participate in Girl Scouts for free. The organization is focused on community and sisterhood, appreciating everyone’s unique value, celebrating their differences, and supporting one another through obstacles and conflict. Girls Scout teaches girls about how best to develop and maintain healthy relationships. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. See Girl Scouts in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and North Idaho website ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Camp Fire Inland Northwest Camp Fire creates powerful youth experiences that change lives for the better, and these experiences are outlined in its program framework. Thrive{ology} is the primary method we use to achieve these experiences for Camp Fire youth. This approach enables youth to achieve their full potential through four components: Identifying sparks, growth mindset, goals, and reflections. ​ Camp Fire's trained, caring adult leaders play a vital role in building developmental relationships critical to a thriving mindset. Youth need people in their lives who challenge growth, provide support, share power and expand possibilities. By providing this support and challenge, Camp Fire's leaders are foundational in building the youth's ability to thrive. See Trive{ology} in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore Camp Fire website ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County The program Keystone originated as the organization adapted to meet the needs of youth during the covid pandemic. They had plans to open a new Club at that location before their capital campaign was put on hold. We pivoted and worked with the Central Valley school district to put their program in place for those youth who needed extra support with online learning. We continue working with Central Valley students in an after-school capacity. See Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore the Boys & Girls Club website​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Attend an event ​​​​​​​​​​​ Communities In Schools of Benton-Franklin The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. To this end, Communities In Schools of Benton-Franklin has 33 Site Coordinators serving students and families in 34 schools across five districts in our region. Their staff walks alongside youth daily to address the barriers they face both in and outside of school. Whether it's a lack of stable housing, an untreated mental health condition, the death or incarceration of a loved one, lack of family support related to sexuality or gender identity, the fear of deportation, a hungry belly, or multiple placements in the foster care system, or an unsafe home environment; our staff is there to listen and address the unique need(s) of every student we serve. Investing in intensive Motivational Interviewing training will undoubtedly produce improved engagement and goal outcomes for the students we serve. See Communities In Schools of Benton-Franklin in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore Communities in Schools of Benton-Franklin website Attend an event Southside Christian School Southside Christian School enthusiastically provides a Christ-centered, loving environment for children to experience academic excellence and spiritual development. They hold to the belief that God is the source of all truth and that education is an exciting adventure. See Southside Christian in Action Schedule a tour of the school Explore Southside Christian School website Transitions The emphasis of all services at Transitions is to work to end poverty and homelessness for women and children in Spokane. No woman has ever been turned away due to gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnicity, or disability. The organization pursues this mission through the operation of Women’s Hearth, Transitional Living Center, EduCare, Miryam’s House, New Leaf Kitchen & Café, and Home Yard Cottages. See Transitions in Action Meet with the CEO to learn more Explore Transitions website ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Spokane Angels Spokane Angels' mission statement is to walk alongside children, youth, and families in the foster care community by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship. Believe in Me is supporting two programs: The Love Box program provides fostering families with community and holistic support. This support enables caregivers to continue to do the important and meaningful work of being foster parents. parents feel supported and children gain a greater sense of normalcy, relational permanency, and self-confidence. The second one is Dare To Dream, with the goal to walk alongside youth as they navigate through life's challenges like a new school, starting a career, following their dreams, and having the support to achieve them. See Spokane Angels Programs in Action Schedule a tour Explore Spokane Angels website ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Embrace Washington In 2019, CASA estimated that at least 2/3 of children entering foster care have a sibling and more than 50% of siblings are separated. The emotional power of sibling relationships is critical in maintaining a child's psychological health and well-being. Because of limited bed space in foster homes, DCYF has resorted to housing children with supervision in hotels where no foster home placement is available for siblings, the average cost of a stay was $2100 per night in 2020. The Sleep Safe Program provides beds and bed linens to foster families within a 72-hour window for children in their care. The Sleep Safe Program not creates a cost-effective, child-centered solution for DCYF, but also ensures siblings who enter foster care stay together. DCYF reports this program has effectively eliminated this issue by providing beds in a timely manner to foster families and kinship families who are taking placements in Region 1. See Embrace WA in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore Embrace WA website Attend an event College Success Foundation The College Coaching Program helps youth from low socio-economic backgrounds complete college. They provide life skills coaching as well as community building, career exploration, and financial aid support through 1:1 and group meetings, workshops, webinars, online resources, and ongoing communications. College Success Foundation uses a strengths-based, personalized approach that gets to the heart of the issues faced by individual students in 7 main areas: education, cultural identity, employment, housing, life skills, physical and mental health, and community connections. Coaches work with students at nine colleges including the Community Colleges of Spokane, Eastern Washington University, Washington State University, Gonzaga, and Whitworth. See College Success Foundation in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore the College Success Foundation website Attend an event Family Promise of Spokane Kids Crew is an enrichment program that helps mitigate the trauma FPS’s children face while experiencing homelessness and empowers them to develop into healthy, capable adults. Kids Crew serves youth ages 4-17 and provides group-based activities that prioritize cooperative learning, building friendships, and obtaining new social and emotional skills. Kids Crew allows youth to connect with others who have shared life experiences in an environment that fosters personal and developmental growth. Moreover, Kids Crew allows parents to have uninterrupted time to utilize FPS’s wrap-around case management services, focus on their personal goals, and move toward permanent housing. See Family Promise of Spokane in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore Family Promise of Spokane website Attend an event Meet The Alumni Programs We Have Supported In The Past Partners With Families and Children In this proposal Partners requested support to implement a No Hit Zone. A No Hit Zone is a designated safe environment where no hitting is allowed. No child will hit a child, no child will hit an adult, no adult will hit a child, and no adult will hit an adult. A No Hit Zone brings awareness to ending corporal punishment and presents opportunities to talk with caregivers about trauma informed and evidence based alternative discipline methods. This encourages the modeling of healthy, non-violent behaviors and expressions of emotions. See Partners With Families and Children in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore Partners With Families and Children website ​​​​​​​​ Attend an event ​​​​​​​​ Spokane Youth Symphony ​The Spokane Junior Symphony was born on July 28, 1949, as a nonprofit organization formed to promote a junior symphony in Spokane. Since its humble beginnings, the Spokane Youth Symphony has grown to include four, and at times five, orchestral groups of graduated playing abilities, as well as several short-term string quartets and wind quintets. Through the years this youth symphony has been fortunate to share the spotlight with hundreds of exceptional musicians, actors and dancers featured as guest artists joining them on the stage. ​ Believe in me is supporting them to get back to the regular four-concert series at the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox to cover the expenses involved in using the theater. See Spokane Youth Symphony Programs in Action Schedule a tour Explore Spokane Youth Symphony website ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The Jonah Project The Jonah Project advocates for survivors of human trafficking and at-risk women and children through direct advocacy and education. For them, it is vital to provide an environment that teaches them what FREEDOM looks like. Believe in Me is supporting the Freedom Railroad program and Amarillo Advocacy program, and marketing awareness projects. The Freedom railroad programs allow to safely send clients of all ages to other geographical areas called HUBs for their healing and ensure that they receive continuity of care, trauma-based and transparent support. The second program, Amarillo Advocacy, will meet an immediate need such as food or clothing, or a longer-term need such as safe relationships, we are there for our survivors. Finally, we want to expand the knowledge of the Jonah Project and create awareness so marginalized youth know there are resources available to them. See The Jonah Project in Action Schedule a tour Explore The Jonah Project website ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Attend an event ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ College Success Foundation College Success Foundation coaches and supports students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to prepare for and graduate from college as transformational leaders in order to forge a just and equitable society. CSF measures student progress by increases in college awareness and knowledge; completion of financial aid, scholarship, and college applications; graduation from high school with plans to enroll in college and college enrollment. See College Success Foundation in Action Meet with the CEO to learn more Explore College Success Foundation website ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Dishman Hills Conservancy The mission of the Dishman Hills Conservancy is to permanently protect the Dishman Hills while connecting people to nature through conservation, education, and recreation. DHC envisions a vibrant, continuous ecosystem from the Dishman Hills Natural Area. Youth who have limited opportunities will have the option to explore nature, observe, be creative, and get coached in outdoor activities. See Dishman Hills Conservancy in Action Meet with the CEO to learn more Explore Dishman Hills Conservancy website ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ YWCA Spokane YWCA Spokane is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, standing up for social justice, helping families, strengthening communities, and promoting peace, justice, dignity, and freedom for all. We empower women, families, and communities through a combination of prevention, education, outreach, and response work. Each year, the YWCA serves approximately 15,000 women, men, children, and families who are impacted by intimate partner domestic violence, homelessness, and unemployment through their free, trauma-informed, confidential programs and services. See YWCA in Action Meet with the CEO to learn more Explore YWCA website ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County We believe students cannot meet their academic goals without developing strong social-emotional skills, having their physical and mental health needs met, and feeling safe in a culturally sensitive environment. The 21 Century Enrichment program provides a holistic approach to solving these problems by providing educational opportunities to families and after-school and summer programs for students at no cost. ​ In addition, the College Coaching Program helps youth from low socioeconomic backgrounds complete college. They provide life skills coaching as well as community building, career exploration, and financial aid support through 1:1 and group meetings, workshops, webinars, online resources, and ongoing communications. We use a strengths-based, personalized approach that gets to the heart of the issues faced by individual students in 7 main areas: education, cultural identity, employment, housing, life skills, physical and mental health, and community connections. See Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore the Boys & Girls Club website ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Attend an event ​​​​​​​​​​​ Communities In Schools of Spokane County We believe that students can't meet their academic goals without developing strong social-emotional skills, having their physical and mental health needs met, and feeling safe in a culturally sensitive environment. We have identified 7 high-need schools in NE Spokane: Garry and Shaw Middle Schools, Lidgerwood, Logan, Bemiss, Whitman, and Stevens Elementary Schools, that are having difficulties engaging students. Our partnership is providing a holistic approach to solving these problems by providing educational opportunities to families as well as after-school and summer programs for students at no cost. A recent survey conducted by the ZoNE, our partner in NE asked parents if their children had participated in after-school programs. See Communities In Schools of Spokane County in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore Communities in Schools of Spokane website Attend an event Junior Achievement of Washington JA Finance Park Virtual (JAFP) program will give underserved middle and high school students an experientially based financial literacy program and will contribute to developing multi-generational financially literate individuals & the economic vitality of communities. Schools with the greatest need―those with a high percentage of marginalized students may face budgetary constraints that impact their ability to provide the per-student fee assessed to schools participating in JA FP. Funding will ensure that more young people develop the knowledge, skills, & mindset to become financially empowered adults. See Junior Achievement of Washington in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore Junior Achievement of Washington website Attend an event First Judicial District CASA Program CASA is the only organization that provides court-appointed advocates for children in child protective cases. Specifically, the First Judicial District CASA Program provides dedicated, highly trained, Court Appointed Special Advocates for child victims removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, and violence. Advocates investigate and document the circumstances of child protective cases, represent the children’s best interests, serve as their voice in court, and ultimately help find them a safe and permanent home. In 2021, 120 Advocates served 335 children. This project will focus on Advocate retention to grow the local program and ensure every child appointed is served. As part of this, this project will provide monthly continuing education and ongoing Advocate appreciation events. See First Judicial District CASA in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore First Judicial District CASA website Attend an event Lumen Public School The Collaborative Problem Solving program at Lumen High School is more than just a program. It's a skill building, brain building approach that used restorative practices and what is know about the neurological functioning of the brain to create an environment where all staff and students can learn skills, heal their brains and grow both academically and professionally. The collaborative problem solving approach builds empathy in the midst of interpersonal ruptures and creates a culture of trust and belonging. See Lumen Public School in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore Lumen Public School website Attend an event Melodic Caring Project In the one-on-one Music Therapy program, patients receive focused individual attention. Their music therapist co-creates a customized music therapy plan with the rockSTARS, determining goals for the patient that can be supported with specific musical interventions. Suppose a rockSTAR’s goal involves getting in touch with their emotions and developing comfort in expressing them, for example. In that case, the therapeutic objective might be “This client will identify current emotion by verbally sharing or singing two times within the 45-minute session with moderate verbal prompting.” The Group Music + Art Therapy sessions facilitate virtual therapeutic group activities that draw on children’s immense capacity for creativity, teamwork, and mutual support. These sessions are designed to reduce isolation and provide social interaction for youth in hospitals or home care dealing with physical pain or illness. See Melodic Caring Project in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore Melodic Caring Project website Attend an event Odyssey Youth Movement Odyssey Youth Movement promotes equity for LGBTQ+ youth in the Inland Northwest through youth-driven programs and community education. OYM believes in: Dignity: All people have inherent worth. Community: Human connectedness fosters a greater understanding of self, others, and the world around us. Social Justice: Inland Northwest youth deserve equitable access to resources and opportunities.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​ ​​​​ Their Drop-In Programs have been the cornerstone of OYM's programming. These programs are facilitated by staff and volunteer mentors and include topics such as sexual health, LGBTQ+ history and culture, communication, advocacy, and more. See Odyssey Youth Movement in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore Odyssey Youth Movement website Attend an event Playworks Education Playworks partners with schools with a wide variety of needs. Transform schools with a full-time Playworks coach, collaborate with an onsite Playworks recess expert to empower playground teams, or build capacity for positive play with Playworks professional development. The keep Playing is a digital service to help educators incorporate play into every day & provides weekly curated content to assist educators & families. This resource aids in the community’s efforts toward recovery and the school’s return to in-person instruction this year. Keep Playing takes the guesswork out of incorporating play into learning whether that be in person, hybrid, or distance learning environments. Weekly, school staff & families receive clear, concise instructions for games and activities that can be utilized remotely or in the classroom. See Playworks in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore Playworks Education website ​​​​​​​​ Attend an event ​​​​​​​​ Rainier Athletes RA begins the journey with each student in 4th or 5th grade and continues weekly support through the student’s high school graduation. Students are fully sponsored year-round to participate in extracurriculars, paired with a mentor, and motivated to achieve through RA’s classroom engagement and self-advocacy model. RA removes barriers that prevent equitable participation in extracurriculars by funding all costs (registration, uniforms, equipment, team pictures) and supporting with logistics like registration, translation, and transportation. See Rainier Athletes in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore Rainier Athletes website ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Slingshot At Slingshot, they exist to inspire and coach young people with purposeful direction for work and life. Their coaching framework helps them uncover the industries and job types they're passionate about, provides pathways to make meaningful industry connections, and builds a resiliency mindset for being their guide. Funding from the Believe in Me Foundation will support the Slingshot IDEAS framework being embedded in four regional high schools' college/career readiness programs. Slingshot offers training and coaching for staff and students, supporting students' developing purpose and direction for work and life. Staff to deliver the program will be funded by LaunchNW. See Slingshot in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore Slingshot website ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Spokane Hoopfest The Hooptown Youth League, LLC will be a major upgrade to Spokane area after-school basketball for grades K-6th. In partnership with 14 school districts, players will register as individuals with the choice of participating in either recreational, competitive, or advanced competitive divisions. Teams will then be formed based on selected division and their neighborhood school for the 22-23 school year. The purpose of this is to help connect players within neighborhood relationships. The league's cost structure is developed to allow equitable access to anyone who wants to participate with a qualified discount and scholarship fee option. Throughout the season players will have opportunities to meet and learn from their local high school coaches and be provided weekly lessons to promote and increase their knowledge of the game of basketball creating opportunities to learn life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and mental toughness. See Spokane Hoopfest in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore Spokane Hoopfest website ​​​​​​​​ Attend an event ​​​​​​​​ The Isaac Foundation ISAAC’s Clubhouse has three separate components that work together: 1) Clubhouse, a twice-a-week after-school program for grades 6-12. The Clubhouse provides a safe, supportive non-judgmental space for those with neuro-diversities and other special needs, to give them a feeling of community, as well as opportunities to learn, build self-esteem, and have fun. 2) Discovery Sat - A free monthly program that offers special needs children a place to join facilitators for themed activities that build relationships and foster a sense of inclusion. 3) Studio Events - Monthly events that allow community members and those with special needs to connect with one another and explore interests through fun activities, events, and workshops. This program provides opportunities to network with other families/community members - and allows disadvantaged kids to learn leadership skills, teamwork, spontaneity, and resilience. See The Isaac Foundation in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore The Isaac Foundation website ​​​​​​​​ Vanessa Behan Vanessa Behan provides emergency care for children between the ages of birth and 12. Parents seek their help when they are overwhelmed or don’t have a safe alternative for their children so they can take care of critical needs. Children from these families are stressed by poverty, trauma, and unhealthy behavior patterns in their homes. Stress-response systems developed in stress learn unhealthy ways of processing and responding to life . Without intervention, these children will struggle. The coping strategies they’ve developed will not produce healthy results as they grow. To make the most of their time with us, we must develop a culture that supports healthy social and emotional development. Conscious Discipline training (CD) will provide our staff with the tools needed to build resiliency and social-emotional skills in children. Staff will learn how to resolve conflict, create optimal learning environments, support self-regulation and help children build respectful relationships. See Vanessa Behan in Action Schedule a tour Explore Vanessa Behan's website ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Attend an event ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Washington Youth Soccer Association Washington Youth Soccer will work with community stakeholders - schools, community centers, and local youth-serving clubs, to operate after-school sport enrichment activities for youth between the ages of 6 and 12 years living within Spokane County. The programs will take place two times per week, for a total of 1.25 hours per day, for a term of 6 consecutive weeks. The Soccer for All program will serve a total of 60 kids per week at each site. Through these immersive experiences, participants will learn new sports skills in a fun, positive, and supportive environment. Children will be introduced to the game of soccer and will be taught basic fundamentals of the sport. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage with their peers and learn vital life skills which translate beyond the field and into the classrooms, homes, and communities where the children live and play. Built into the curriculum used at the program are core life skills to benefit youth development. See Washington Youth Soccer Association in Action Schedule a tour Explore Washington Youth Soccer Association website ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Attend an event ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The Bridge Music Project Through this project, youth will develop as musicians, build life skills, and create a supportive community. The Bridge is giving two eight-week community songwriting workshops for marginalized youth in Olympia, WA, between the ages of 14 and 21. In each series, youth will participate in eight weekly two-hour workshops at the Capitol Theater in Downtown Olympia. The first portion of each workshop will be dedicated to team-building activities, group lessons, artists, guest speakers, and performance rehearsals. The second portion of each session will be focused on writing collaborative songs in small breakout teams. After the sixth week of workshops, our youth will record their finished music with a professional audio engineer. The workshops will conclude with a high production value final public performance. See The Bridge Music Project in Action Schedule a tour of this program Explore The Bridge Music Project website ​​​​​​​​ Attend an event ​​​​​​​​

Wealth Management Partners Make the Most of Your Donation Our board of directors has been entrusted with the stewardship of the Foundation’s donations. We have partnered with three local organizations that are helping us to do more with what you donate. These trusted advisors manage a substantial portion of our nonreal estate portfolio of assets and provide income from interest payments, dividends, and capital gains collected upon the sale of securities or other assets. Our investment time horizons are prudent and long-term in nature. We maintain adequate liquidity and cash on hand to provide for both our current and anticipated long-term needs. Investing to Make the Most of Your Donations Mercer Advisors Craig Hart at Mercer Advisors has been a steward of the Believe in Me's wealth for over four years. His time-tested, value-oriented investment philosophy and proprietary research has endured through multiple market cycles. Their independent research and decision-making model offers maximum flexibility in today’s rapidly changing investment environment and reflects their commitment to our financial success. Learn More U.S. Bank Believe in Me benefits from tailored, leading-edge wealth impact strategies for uninterrupted continuity of the Foundation’s legacy. U.S. Bank’s wealth professionals focus on helping the Foundation make an impact where it matters most—now and for generations to come. Their disciplined investment strategy is a critical component of our comprehensive wealth management plan. U.S. Bank believes that consistency over the long term improves the likelihood of success in achieving the Foundation’s investment goals. That’s why they apply a uniquely tailored approach to curate a mix of assets across global capital markets that align with our financial objectives and risk profile. Their goal is to develop a highly personalized investment portfolio that inspires lasting confidence. Learn More

Volunteer Networks We Belong To Learn More Find volunteer opportunities in your local area or internationally Learn More Find opportunities that match your volunteer interests, from location to type of work Learn More Federal organization offering volunteer positions across the U.S. Volunteer Your Time to Make a Positive Impact on Kids Why Volunteer? Everyone is busy nowadays, so it’s no wonder that it’s hard to make enough time to volunteer. So why do busy people make the time to volunteer for Believe in Me (the Foundation)? Some individuals believe in our mission, but just don’t have the means to make a significant financial contribution. That’s where volunteering comes in. It’s a great way to donate your time and talents without any out-of-pocket costs. Volunteering also comes with many other benefits! The Impact of Volunteers According to research conducted by the National Center for Charitable Statistics, 25.1% of the US population or roughly 64 million people volunteered in 2017. That’s one out of every four people! These volunteers accounted for 137 million volunteer hours or the equivalent of 5.2 million full time employees and a savings of $195 mil in payroll costs. Volunteers are the backbone of every nonprofit, including Believe in Me Foundation. For every 100 hours of volunteer time you give, the Foundation saves about $2,000 in payroll costs. What Kind of Time Commitment Does Volunteering Require? The Foundation wants your volunteer experience to be fun, similar to a rewarding pastime or hobby, and not just another task for you to check off your to-do list. If you have two to three hours you can spare each week, you have time to volunteer for Believe in Me. This adds up to about 100 hours per year and comes with benefits to both you and the Foundation. By volunteering for just a few hours each week, you can save the Foundation up to $2,000 in payroll costs while also providing value in many different service areas including administrative tasks, event coordination, marketing, finance, and IT. Donate Your Expertise Fun & Fulfilling Environment Advance Your Career Good for Your Mind & Body Make Valuable Connections Benefits of Volunteering When you volunteer, you can make a positive impact on the community while helping yourself in the process. Getting involved with the Foundation can help you make new friends, connect with others in the community, learn new professional skills, and provide an experience that’s relevant to your career path. Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another. —Erma Bombeck Meet Our Volunteers Volunteer Opportunities Donate Your Expertise

Partners Who Have Joined Our Mission Sponsorships Levels and Marketing Exposure Bronze Sponsorship: $1,000 - $5,000 Recognition on our website and social media channels Logo placement in-app credits Let's Chat Silver Sponsorship: $5,001 - $10,000 Bronze benefits plus: Featured sponsor spotlight in our newsletter Acknowledgment in press releases and media outreach Let's Chat Gold Sponsorship: $10,001+ Silver benefits plus: Exclusive sponsorship of app features or resources VIP invitations to app launch events and workshops Let's Chat Bronze Sponsorship: $1,000 - $5,000 Bronze benefits plus: Featured sponsor spotlight in our newsletter Acknowledgment in press releases and media outreach Let's Chat Silver Sponsorship: $5,001 - $10,000 Bronze benefits plus: Featured sponsor spotlight in our newsletter Acknowledgment in press releases and media outreach Let's Chat Gold Sponsorship: $10,001+ Silver benefits plus: Exclusive sponsorship of app features or resources VIP invitations to app launch events and workshops Let's Chat Join Us in Making a Difference: Together, we can empower first-gen college students to reach their full potential. Join us in supporting the 1st Gen College Hub and making a lasting impact on students' lives across the country. ​ Contact us at admin@believeinme.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how you can get involved. Help First Gen Students Now Helping First Generation College Students Succeed with 1st Gen College Hub We're committed to helping first generation college students succeed and achieve their dreams of higher education. We believe that every student, regardless of their background, deserves access to the resources and support needed to excel academically and beyond. Why Support Our Cause? First-gen students face unique challenges when navigating college, including a lack of family support, financial barriers, and limited access to resources. By supporting the 1st Gen College Hub, you'll be making a direct impact on the lives of these students, helping them overcome obstacles and achieve their academic and career goals. How We’re Helping First Generation College Students Succeed The 1st Gen College Hub app will offer a range of features and resources to support first-gen students on their college journey, including: Career exploration and internship opportunities College application guidance Financial aid resources Academic support and tutoring Mentorship and peer support networks When Will 1st Gen College Hub Be Available? We invite corporate sponsors, foundations, government agencies, and nonprofit partners to join us in supporting first-gen college students through the 1st Gen College Hub app. Your partnership will help fund the development and launch of the app, ensuring that it reaches and serves the students who need it most. How You Can Begin Helping First Generation College Students Succeed Our app will be accessible to first-gen students nationwide, providing equitable access to support regardless of geographic location. Development is underway, and with your support, we aim to launch the app within the next year.

FRIDAY June 11, 2021 For times, see detailed event schedule Help us raise $75,000 to benefit disadvantaged kids and earn bragging rights at the Believe in Me Charity Golf Tournament. Join us on the green Jun. 11 at Circling Raven Golf Club in Worley, ID. Rally your golfing buddies and join us for a fun day of competition on one of the most scenic courses in the Pacific Northwest. Your round of golf, lunch, dinner, and drinks will be provided. Show the most vulnerable kids in our community that you believe in them and recruit your golf-pro friends to play for a great cause. Corporate sponsorships are available. ​ Experience Circling Raven Golf Club Voted North Idaho’s Best Course and Golf Digest's Top 100 Courses Golfweek’s Best 2020 – Best Courses You Can Play list State of the art golf carts with GPS Beautiful course with 620 acres of wetlands, woodlands, and Palouse grasses Nearby resort and casino for after-golf activities TEXT GOLF 21 TO 44-321 TO DONATE. Standard text and messaging rates apply. Add to Calendar Event Details 10:00 am Registration, driving range, and putting green 10:45 am Review rules of play, contests, and group picture 11:00 am Head to hole and tee off 3:30 pm Turn in score cards and watch the leaderboard 4:00 pm Catered dinner in the Stensgar Pavilion, awards presentation and program $7,500 Ace Sponsorship (2) Dinner Sponsors Co-branding with the event title Radio, outdoor, TV, newspaper, print ads Corporate logo on all print and digital media Press release with your company name Three (3) days of mobile billboard coverage Acknowledgment in our quarterly newsletter Two (2) social media posts weekly for 2 months One (1) teams of four (4) players Corporate logo on event banner Reserved VIP parking Reserved VIP dinner seating Tee off on hole #1 Dinner host Table signage Welcome guests at the awards ceremony Present awards and Prizes After party in the CDA Resort & Casino VIP suite $5,000 Albatross Sponsorship (2) Lunch Sponsors Radio, outdoor, TV, newspaper, print ads Corporate logo on all print and digital media Acknowledgment in our quarterly newsletter One (1) social media posts weekly for 2 months One (1) teams of four (4) players Corporate logo on event banner Lunch host Logo on lunch packaging One (1) promotional spot in cart GPS Reserved VIP parking Reserved VIP dinner seating Recognition during program $150 Bogey Sponsorship (4) Hole Sponsors Corporate logo recognition on the event day banner Full-color custom sign with your logo/name One (1) promotional spot in cart GPS Sponsorship Levels Additional Sponsorship Options Available Download Flyer CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP Believe in Me Charity Golf Tournament Morning Star Foundation Announces a Name Change to "Believe in Me" on Nov. 4, 2021 - Read More

Love & Belonging 5 Pillars of Caring Example Love & Belonging Programs Child Care Services: For young adults who may already have children of their own. Training: Offering foster families and kinship caregivers training on caring for a foster child. Special Advocates: Training and supplies to recruit and equip dedicated volunteers who advocate for marginalized children in the foster care system. Sibling Connection Programs: Efforts to keep or reunite siblings, ensuring they maintain familial connections. Mentoring and Positive Role Models: Providing guidance, support, and positive examples. Pet or Equine Therapy: Animals can provide comfort and a sense of companionship, especially for those adjusting to new surroundings. Cultural and Spiritual Support: Respecting and integrating youths' cultural and spiritual beliefs into the services provided. Respite Care: Temporary care to give foster parents or kinship caregivers a break, ensuring they can maintain the child's basic needs. Personal Touch Packages: Handwritten notes of encouragement, photo albums or frames, and small tokens that can be personalized to make a child feel welcomed and loved. Family Bonding Kits: Board games, movie night sets (with DVDs or streaming service vouchers), and craft kits to help foster families spend quality time together. Caregiver Self-Care Packages: Items such as teas, candles, relaxation tools, and tokens of appreciation to help caregivers relax and recharge. Back to Our 5 Pillars Page Back to Our 5 Pillars Page Donate Volunteer Apply for a grant

Marketing Committee Foundation Board Member Finance & Investments Committee Event Coordinator Volunteer IT & Security Volunteer Software Engineer Volunteer Quality Assurance Engineer Volunteer Volunteer Opportunities Learn How To Donate Your Expertise How To Become a Believe In Me Volunteer Becoming a volunteer at Believe in Me (the Foundation) is very similar to applying for a job. After reviewing the open opportunities and reviewing our policies and procedures, the next step is to submit your resume for review. Your education, work experience, and skills will be reviewed and if you match to an open volunteer position, you will be contacted via email to set up an interview. If all goes well during the interview process, you will receive an email including a link to start your Volunteer Application. Once your application is reviewed and you are selected to volunteer, you will receive an official offer including information about when your orientation will occur. The amount of time this process takes varies, depending on how quickly you respond to email correspondence, etc. It’s as simple as that! Believe in Me is a mission-oriented organization and serves a very vulnerable population: disadvantaged youth. Background checks are necessary to protect the individuals being served by our programs and to ensure we remain eligible for continued funding. Screening our prospective volunteers also helps us to protect our assets, mitigate risk, and avoid potential liability lawsuits. Requiring background checks for all our internal stakeholders is a proactive way for us to protect the important work we are doing to help kids. Why Do We Require An Application and Background Check? If your interview goes well, you will receive an email asking you to complete the Volunteer Enrollment Form, sign the waiver of liability, submit a copy of your driver’s license, and undergo a background check. Step 5: Complete Your Volunteer Application If selected for an interview, be sure to come prepared. We are looking for candidates that are aligned with our mission and vision. You may want to prepare some samples of your work to share with the CEO. Step 4: Conduct an Interview Submit Your Resume Once submitted, your resume will be reviewed by the Foundation CEO, who is an advocate for this work. If you're a good match for one of our volunteer opportunities, the CEO will reach out to schedule an interview. Step 3: Submit Your Resume Read the Policies and Procedures for Believe in Me to see if we’re a good fit. Step 2: Review the Policies and Procedures We have so many exciting volunteer opportunities to fit a range of unique and valuable skill sets. Explore some of those volunteer opportunities below. Step 1: Explore the Volunteer Opportunities Tracking Time for Our Volunteers Current volunteers, we appreciate you more than you know! Your time is valuable to us and we want to make sure we represent your commitment when presenting to our Board Members. Volunteer tracking also allows us to dream big as we strategize for the future. With that in mind, please track your hours accurately and consistently. If you have any questions about tracking, please reach out to admin@believeinme.org for assistance. Track Your Hours

Marketing Manager Job Opening About Us Five Pillars of Caring Watch Our Video Purpose Believe in Me is organized for the principle purpose of stimulating, receiving, administering, and managing assets and funds for grant-making to programs serving youth in need of shelter, foster care, adoption, education, and emotional enrichment support and direction. Values Believe in Me effectively raises funds and manages assets in a manner that is guided by the values of caring, trustworthiness, innovation, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Mission Leveraging the generosity of our donors, we fund children’s charities that provide disadvantaged kids with a safe place to call home, a family that loves them, a feeling of community, and opportunities to learn, build self-esteem, and have fun. Vision Our vision is to help every kid develop the self-confidence they need to succeed. Printable Job Description Click the orange icon to start the download. Job Description Believe In Me is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Marketing Manager to help us share the important work we do with the community. We are looking for a passionate individual who is especially talented in modern storytelling, thereby positioning our organization as the charity of choice in our community. Successful candidates are extremely creative, aggressively organized, and eagerly proactive in everything they do. Storytelling Requirement Write clear, attractive copy using our brand voice. Collaborate with other professionals on large-and small-scale marketing projects Conduct high-quality research and interviews. Edit and proofread copy as needed. Use search engine optimization (SEO) principles to maximize copy’s reach Responsibilities General Requirement Work with the CEO and Development Director to ensure goal and strategy alignment, as well as to maintain brand consistency. Implement marketing plans that include print, broadcast, and online content. Create and publish content and advertise on appropriate channels. Develop and manage all internal communication systems including but not limited to: email marketing, print, website, blog, social media, radio, and video. Create organic posts and paid ads for use on Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and oversee the creation of ad copy and images/videos in alignment with our strategy. Develop, monitor, and update ad strategies based on data and testing to include multi-step/retargeting ad strategies. Monitor, track, and report monthly results. Social Media Requirements Use social media marketing tools to create and maintain the Believe in Me brand Work with the team to develop social media marketing campaigns Interact with donors and other stakeholders via the company’s social media accounts Analyze the company’s digital marketing plan and social media strategy and identifying strategic weaknesses and making recommendations for improvements Research social media trends and inform management of relevant changes to the company’s marketing activities Set key performance indicators (KPIs) for social media campaigns, such as targets for a certain number of shares or likes and measuring a campaign’s performance against the KPIs Ready to Apply? We believe that dynamic people working as a team, inspired by great leadership and the anonymity to flourish, will do extraordinary things... together. Apply Now The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. THIS COMPANY IS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER AS ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE STATE LAW. THIS MEANS THAT REGARDLESS OF ANY PROVISION IN THIS APPLICATION, IF HIRED, THE COMPANY OR I MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE OR NOTICE. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Work well in a team environment Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Project management experience and time-management skills for juggling numerous time-sensitive projects simultaneously Advanced written and oral communication skills Advanced knowledge of direct mail requirements and best practices Ability to adjust work pace to maximize production without loss of work quality Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and volunteers Prioritize and manage multiple projects within budget and design specifications Minimum Education & Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or relevant field. Minimum 4 years of marketing experience in event promotion and marketing. Proficient and extremely experienced with social media, Google, LinkedIn, and Facebook ads manager platforms. Expertise with SEO/SEM campaigns. Highly proficient with computers, including Google Workspace, web analytics and Google Adwords. Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and the web. Familiarity with HTML and CSS preferred. Knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop, Canva, Illustrator, Sketch, InDesign, and another graphic design software. Compelling portfolio of work over a wide range of creative projects. Familiarity with Email Marketing Automation and Content Management System software (Hubspot, WordPress, Wix, Give Lively, OneCause). Benefits & Perks Here are some of the great benefits of working with us. Medical, dental, and vision premium reimbursement 403(b) retirement plan, including employer contribution for eligible participants Paid time off including holidays, vacation, illness, and family leave Learning and development opportunities with opportunities to attend industry events and conferences Pet friendly office Help build a culture of innovation and agility in support of our Mission Website Requirements Produce and maintain web pages according to guidelines based on existing pages and templates Assist with QA via functional testing and content auditing using multiple browsers and screen sizes Edit and resize images as necessary Apply new code/styles to the website as provided by the Marketing Director and CEO Build opt-in campaign website page flows, forms, and other necessary pieces Assist in building email and campaign templates in various systems Keep the website current and CMS organized by regularly cleaning out old documents and images Digital Marketing Requirement Conduct demographic, keyword, and other research related to a campaign setup Write ad copy Set up online advertising campaigns Analyze performance data and optimize campaigns for better performance Monitor and manage online advertising budgets and develop budget recommendations Understand advertising platforms and how to implement tactics in order to optimize and analyze campaigns without oversight from the Digital Advertising Manager for the following: ○ Facebook fan-building and post promotion ○ LinkedIn display ads and sponsored messages and updates Ability to implement tactics identified by other team members for Google and be paid Search campaigns Gather data and complete online advertising reports Collaborate with the team to fully understand the goals for each campaign Obtain and maintain relevant certifications (Bing Search, Google AdWords Search, etc) Report on campaign performance and progress to the CEO and the Board of Directors Graphic Design Requirements Produce final artwork for different media and different sizes, including digital, email, signage, newspaper, magazine, etc. Upload or deliver materials to all media, and liaises with outside production suppliers. Illustrates marketing materials in different formats based on brand standards. Liaise with the CEO to keep on track with projects. Maintain accurate online files of graphic design materials. Maintain and update the NATP website content, images, documents, links, and video embeds

Education Program 5 Pillars of Caring Example Education Programs Life Skills Training: Including financial literacy, cooking, cleaning, and basic home maintenance. Access to Technology: Computers, internet, and technology training can be vital for education and job hunting. Educational Support: GED programs, tutoring, college prep, vocational training, etc. Employment Assistance: Job training, resume writing, interview prep, and job placement. Leadership Development: Programs specifically tailored to develop leadership skills among youth. Academic Success Kits: Supplies like notebooks, pens, calculators, and backpacks to support marginalized children's schooling endeavors. Scholarships : Financial support and assistance for post-secondary education and academic tutoring for marginalized students. Back to Our 5 Pillars Page Back to Our 5 Pillars Page Donate Volunteer Apply for a grant