Get Involved
The academy is supported by partners, sponsors, volunteers, and donors. These supporters enable the academy to offer a four-month intensive program to augment a fellow’s professional or educational advancement. The program provides a unique opportunity for class members to experience the day-to-day operations of entrepreneurial businesses and results in graduates that have acquired a bank of hands-on knowledge and are success-oriented. Supporters experience enhanced public relations as organizations that are dedicated to regional growth and promote economic development of the Sacramento region.
Ways to Get Involved
Fund a Fellow
The Patron underwrites the majority of the tuition for an individual Fellow accepted into the program. A specific Fellow is associated with each Patron donation.
Recognition:
• Ability to attend Saturday sessions and all Academy events including Showcase and Graduation.
• Identification on the website and in association with individual Fellow.
Become a Sponsor
Saturday Session Sponsor - $5,000
Recognition on SEA Website home page. Recognition on the schedule and all Saturday sessions. Exposure to fellows, friends, board members, speakers, guests. Can also host session(s) at location (conditions apply). 20 tickets to use at any Saturday sessions
Graduation Sponsor - $3,000
Recognition on SEA Website home page. Prime recognition at the annual graduation event, invitations, programs, signage, video, and by host.
Academy Mixer Sponsor - $1,000
Prime recognition at the gathering of fellows, alumni, friends, and board members.
Patron - $2,500
Recognition on SEA Website home page. The Patron underwrites the majority of the tuition for an individual Fellow accepted into the program. A specific Fellow is associated with each Patron donation. Ability to attend Saturday sessions and all Academy events including Showcase and Graduation. Identification on the website and in association with individual Fellow
Friend of the Academy - $1,000
Individuals or businesses that give financial, in-kind contributions, or both, to the academy on an annual basis will be recognized on the SEA web site, graduation program, and Showcase program. Showcase table purchase counts towards being a Friend of the Academy.
Contributor - $500
Individuals or businesses that give financial, in-kind contributions, or both, to the academy on an annual basis will be recognized on the SEA web site, graduation program, and Showcase program. Showcase table purchase counts towards being a Contributor.
Volunteer
Volunteers
The Academy could not exist without the generosity of our community volunteers. They give time and resources as presenters, mentors, advisors, facilitators, committee members, board members, and documenters and reviewers all in support of local entrepreneurism. We are always looking for folks that want to help out through the sharing of their knowledge and experiences. Please contact us to discuss volunteer opportunities.
