Dunamis Gives

PARTNER WITH US TO SERVE METRO ATLANTA STUDENTS

Dunamis Gives is committed to working with schools, organizations, and businesses that share our mission to eliminate student hygiene poverty. We prioritize partnerships that maximize impact and serve students with dignity.

FOR SCHOOLS

Who We Partner With:

We work with K-12 schools, colleges, and universities in Metro Atlanta ( Rockdale and surrounding communities) that serve students experiencing hygiene poverty.

Partnership Requirements:

To ensure effective collaboration and mutual benefit, school partners must:

✓ Designate a point of contact - A school counselor, social worker, coach, or administrator who will coordinate distribution and communicate with Dunamis Gives

✓ Commit to discreet distribution - Products must be distributed to students in need in a way that preserves dignity and eliminates stigma

✓ Provide quarterly impact data - Basic information about how many students served and which products are most needed

✓ Share anonymous student impact stories - Provide 1-2 brief testimonials per quarter about how supplies helped students (no names, no identifying information) - Example: "A student told me she was able to attend prom because she finally had deodorant and felt confident"

✓ Allow use of partnership in fundraising materials - We may mention your school by name in grant applications, donor communications, and annual reports as a partner we serve

✓ Provide counselor testimonials - Willingness for designated contact to provide a brief quote (1-2 sentences) about program impact for use in grants/reports - Example: "Dunamis Gives has been a game-changer for our students experiencing hygiene poverty"

✓ Write letters of support for grants (if requested) - 1-2 times per year, we may request a brief letter from your school supporting our grant applications (we provide a template)

✓ Notify us of media opportunities - If your school is doing a story about student support services and wants to feature our partnership, give us advance notice

✓ Use products for students only - Supplies are designated for student use and must not be distributed to staff or for personal use

✓ Communicate needs proactively - Let us know when student's needs change

✓ Maintain partnership for minimum one academic year - We invest resources in each partnership and need commitment to serve students consistently

What We Provide:

· Monthly (or more frequent) deliveries of essential hygiene and household supplies

· Flexibility in distribution methods that fit your school culture

· Culturally responsive products based on your student population's needs

· Ongoing communication and support

What We DON'T Provide:

· Products for school fundraisers or resale

· One-time deliveries without ongoing partnership commitment

What We're Looking For:

We prioritize partnerships with schools that:

✓ Have counselors/staff who genuinely care about students experiencing hygiene poverty (not just looking for free supplies)

✓ Are willing to help us tell the story of our impact so we can secure funding to serve MORE schools

✓ Will use products consistently and communicate openly about student needs

✓ Understand this is a PARTNERSHIP - we provide supplies, you provide accountability and help us prove impact

What We're NOT Looking For:

❌ Schools that want one-time deliveries with no ongoing relationship

❌ Schools that won't track impact or provide basic data

❌ Schools that plan to use supplies for purposes other than students in need

❌ Schools that can't commit to at least one full academic year

Why These Requirements?

We're Metro Atlanta's only nonprofit addressing student hygiene poverty. Every partnership we build should help us:

1. Serve students effectively

2. Prove our impact to funders

3. Secure resources to scale and serve MORE schools

If we can't demonstrate impact, we can't raise money. If we can't raise money, we can't serve more students. Your partnership helps us grow our ability to serve the entire region.

Ready to Partner?

If your school meets these criteria and you're committed to serving students experiencing hygiene poverty, we'd love to work with you. Please contact us and we will bring your request before our board. If approved, we will reach out with the next steps.

FOR CORPORATE SPONSORS

Why Partner With Dunamis Gives?

We're Metro Atlanta's only nonprofit exclusively focused on student hygiene poverty—a critical but often overlooked barrier to education. Corporate partnerships help us scale our impact and serve more students.

When you sponsor Dunamis Gives, you're not just writing a check. You're investing in a proven model that's already serving 1,680+ students with measurable impact.

Partnership Requirements:

We seek corporate partners who:

✓ Are committed to supporting Metro Atlanta students and education equity
✓ Align with our values of dignity, cultural responsiveness, and community impact
✓ Can commit to multi-year partnerships (preferred) or minimum 12-month commitments
✓ Are willing to be publicly recognized for their support (logo on website, social media mentions)

Sponsorship Levels:

$15,000/year - School Champion

· Sponsor one school for a full academic year (monthly deliveries)

· Serve approximately 200-300 students annually

· Logo on website and quarterly social media recognition

· Quarterly impact reports (students served, products distributed, counselor feedback)

· Featured in one grant application as a supporting partner

$35,000/year - Impact Partner

· Sponsor two schools for a full academic year

· Serve approximately 500-600 students annually

· Premier logo placement on website and monthly social media features

· Quarterly impact reports with student stories and testimonial quotes

· Featured in annual report and all grant applications

$75,000/year - Lead Partner

· Sponsor three schools for a full academic year

· Serve approximately 800-1,000 students annually

· Top-tier logo placement across all materials (website, social media, presentations)

· Monthly impact reports with detailed analytics and student impact stories

· Featured as lead partner in all external communications

· First opportunity for expanded partnerships and new initiatives

$150,000+/year - Founding Partner

· Sponsor 5+ schools across Metro Atlanta · Serve 1,500+ students annually

· Exclusive partnership tier (limited to 2-3 companies)

· Custom partnership structure tailored to your corporate giving goals

· Quarterly strategy meetings with founder and board

· Co-branded community events and media opportunities · Premier recognition across all platforms and materials

Corporate Engagement Opportunities (Optional):

· Lunch & Learn - Founder presents to your employees about student hygiene poverty (virtual or at your location) - 45-60 minutes

· Supply Drive Partnership - We provide materials/signage for your company to host a hygiene supply drive

· School Visit (if school approves) - Small group of employees deliver supplies alongside Dunamis Gives and meet school staff

Note: We currently do not have a facility for volunteer events. As we grow, we plan to secure warehouse space where corporate volunteer days will be possible.

In-Kind Partnerships:

We also accept:

· Product donations (hygiene items, household supplies, clothing basics)

· Warehouse/storage space · Professional services (marketing, accounting, legal)

What We DON'T Accept:

· Expired or nearly-expired products · Used products

· Items that require special storage or handling

· Products with religious/political messaging

FOR BEAUTY SUPPLY STORES & PRODUCT DONORS

Why Partner With Us?

We prioritize culturally responsive products, particularly hair care items designed for Black hair textures. Your products help students show up to school with confidence.

Partnership Requirements:

Product donors must:

✓ Provide products that meet student needs - We serve primarily Black students; hair care products must be appropriate for their hair textures

✓ Donate NEW products only - We do not accept used, expired, or nearly-expired items

✓ Commit to consistent donations - One-time donations are welcome, but ongoing partnerships are preferred

✓ Allow us to acknowledge your support - We recognize donors publicly unless you request anonymity

What We Need Most:

· Hair care products for Black hair (edge control, hair grease, leave-in conditioner, styling products)

· Feminine hygiene products (tampons, pads, wipes)

· Body care (soap, deodorant, body wash, lotion)

· Household essentials (laundry detergent, dish soap, cleaning supplies)

What We DON'T Accept:

· Products with ingredients known to be harmful or controversial

· Items that don't align with student needs (e.g., anti-aging creams, etc)

· Expired or nearly-expired products

FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Who We Collaborate With:

We work with clubs, churches, civic organizations, and nonprofits that share our commitment to serving Metro Atlanta students.

Collaboration Opportunities:

· Joint fundraising events - Co-host a supply drive or fundraiser benefiting students

· Volunteer days - Bring your team to pack hygiene kits or sort supplies

· Referral partnerships - Connect students/families in need with our school partners

· Advocacy partnerships - Join us in raising awareness about student hygiene poverty

Collaboration Requirements:

Organizations must:

✓ Share our mission to serve students with dignity and eliminate barriers to education

✓ Have liability insurance (for volunteer events and joint programming)

✓ Commit to following our distribution guidelines - No redistribution of supplies for personal use or resale

✓ Respect student privacy - No sharing of student names, photos, or identifying information without consent

What We DON'T Support:

· Political campaigns or partisan activities

· Religious proselytizing as a condition for receiving services

· Organizations with discrimination in their policies or practices

· Partnerships that would divert resources from our primary mission (serving students)

PARTNERSHIP TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Mission Alignment - Partners must share our commitment to serving students with dignity and eliminating hygiene poverty as a barrier to education

2. Accountability - Partners agree to provide basic impact data and communicate regularly about student needs and program effectiveness

3. Proper Use of Resources - All products and funds provided by Dunamis Gives must be used exclusively for students experiencing hygiene poverty, not for personal use, resale, or redistribution outside of our agreed-upon partnership

4. Right to Terminate - Dunamis Gives reserves the right to terminate partnerships if requirements are not met, if misuse of resources is discovered, or if the partnership is not effectively serving students

5. Non-Discrimination - All partners must serve students without discrimination based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected class

Questions about partnership requirements? Contact us at giveback@dunamisgivesinc.com

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