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Be Part of
Something Bigger
Three Ways to Give
How You Can Help
Volunteer
Give your time and expertise as a mentor, event volunteer, or workshop facilitator. Your presence in a young athlete's life is one of the most powerful contributions you can make.
Apply to VolunteerDonate
Your gift directly funds scholarships, program materials, and athlete stipends. 100% of online donations go toward athlete development and program delivery.
Make a DonationSponsor
Corporate sponsors gain visibility with Chicago's next generation, team engagement opportunities, and a lasting community impact story to share with stakeholders.
Become a SponsorJoin as a Volunteer
Give Your Time.
Change a Trajectory.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Rising MVPs. From mentors who invest a year in one athlete's growth to event supporters who make our showcases possible — every hour you give matters.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Mentor — Commit to a 12-month one-on-one relationship with a student-athlete
- Event Volunteer — Support our gala, combine, and summit events throughout the year
- Workshop Facilitator — Lead sessions on topics like public speaking, financial literacy, or career exploration
- Board Member — Contribute strategic leadership as a member of our board of directors
Background Check Required
All mentors and in-program volunteers complete a background check and orientation before working with athletes. Rising MVPs covers all associated costs.
Volunteer Interest Form
Make a Donation
Every Dollar
Develops a Leader
Rising MVPs is funded entirely by donations, grants, and sponsorships. No athlete ever pays to participate. Your gift removes the financial barrier and ensures that talent — not income — determines who gets to rise.
Your Gift in Action
- $50covers one athlete's program supplies for a month
- $150funds a one-on-one mentorship session
- $500sponsors an athlete for a full program quarter
- $2,500sponsors a Rising MVPs community event
Rising MVPs is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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Corporate Partnership
Sponsorship Tiers
Invest in Chicago's future leaders while gaining meaningful visibility for your brand and a compelling community impact story.
Community Partner
$2,500
per year
- Logo featured on the Rising MVPs website
- Social media recognition post
- 2 tickets to the Annual Gala
- Certificate of community partnership
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Champion Sponsor
$10,000
per year
- All Community Partner benefits
- Speaking opportunity at a program event
- Feature in the Rising MVPs quarterly newsletter
- Table of 6 at the Annual Gala
- Co-branded social media campaign
MVP Founding Sponsor
$25,000
per year
- All Champion Sponsor benefits
- Naming rights for one program cohort
- Invitation to present at a board meeting
- Premiere table of 10 at the Annual Gala
- Dedicated impact report at year-end
Ready to partner with Rising MVPs?
Our development team is happy to discuss custom partnership packages, multi-year commitments, and program naming opportunities. Reach out directly and we'll respond within one business day.
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Together, We Rise
Rising MVPs has been building Chicago student-athlete leaders since 2016. With your support, we can reach every student-athlete who needs us.
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