I Am DOPE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and depends on the financial support from businesses and individuals like you!
Support our mission to help actualize the academic, career, and leadership potential of students who are traditionally underserved and under-resourced in preparation of their post-secondary endeavors.
I Am DOPE offers three youth programs that need your support: Empower U., IAD Athletics, and our Youth Empowerment Conferences. We need individual donations, partners and sponsors, speakers and mentors, and in-kind donations.
We are in need of workshop and conference speakers, in-kind donations, learning opportunities for our participants, and financial support.
A small donation can make a big impact! By supporting I Am DOPE, you’ll help us reach more teens in our community, provide athletic scholarships for our clinics and teams, and bring transformative events like a college fair and skilled trades fair to Durham. Together, we can empower young people to reach their full potential—one donation at a time.
Any amount is greatly appreciated!
100% of your donation will fund I Am DOPE programs and services.
I Am DOPE is excited to partner with likeminded businesses and professionals who will join our effort to improve social and environmental outcomes for our community's underserved youth.
Generous business sponsorship packages.
For information on partnering with and/or sponsoring I Am DOPE, please provide your contact information using the below form.
Sponsorship Proposal
Sponsorship Tiers
Watch A Virtual Speaker Session
Guest Speakers
Presenters
We invite professionals passionate about youth empowerment to volunteer for our Thrive Workshop Series, inspiring young minds on leadership, social skills, and mental and physical health.
Coachers
Trainers
We are seeking dedicated basketball and volleyball trainers and coaches to bring their expertise to clinics and club teams for both girls and boys, helping to build skills, confidence, and a love for the game.
Keynote Speakers
Panelists
Moderators
We are looking for inspiring keynote speakers, panelists, and moderators to join our empowerment conferences, sharing insights and experiences that ignite motivation and growth in young leaders.
Goods for special event auctions and raffles; sports equipment, photography and videography equipment; meals for our sports teams, workshops, and conferences
Services, like meeting space, photocopy and mail services, and administrative/financial support
Expertise, like legal, tax, or business advice; marketing and website development; and strategic planning
Cash equivalents such as gift cards, store credit, and store vouchers.
Acknowledgment as a Community Partner in event materials.
Logo displayed on event banners and websites.
Mention in post-event thank-you communications.
Social media acknowledgments.
Advertisement space in newsletters and event programs