BUILD's 25th Anniversary Outreach

BUILD's 25th Anniversary

Celebrate 25 years of BUILD’s impact by helping us raise funds to reach 75,000 new students and educators. #25YearsOfBUILD

Celebrating Together

Since 1999, BUILD has reached over 55K high school students across the nation to launch more than 2,000 businesses. These students who became the CEOs of their own lives always had the uplifting support of their dedicated teachers.

BUILD is proud to have also reached more than 2,500 educators in over 900 cities to bring life-changing 21st-century entrepreneurial skills to under-resourced communities. However, the reach doesn’t end there. Through the passion of BUILD’s community, BUILD has brought in more than 670 mentors and volunteers to support students and educators on their entrepreneurship journey.

All of this wouldn’t have been possible without generous educators, mentors, volunteers, companies, organizations, and individuals like you. Thank you!

Let’s celebrate these milestones and BUILD’s 25th anniversary together!

The Timeline

October: 25th Anniversary Fundraising, $25K Launched at Board Retreat Launch
January: 25th Anniversary Celebration Launch
March: SalesBazaar Fundraising Launch
June: 25th Anniversary BUILDFests
July: Strategic Planning, Fundraising Launch

BUILD's Anniversary Outreach Email Template

Use these templates to email all of your peers, family, and colleagues about BUILD's 25th Anniversary!

Outreach Version 1

Dear [Name],

I [work for, am an educator with, mentor for, on the board of] BUILD.org, the top youth entrepreneurship program for under-resourced communities. It’s like “Shark Tank” for high school students. BUILD’s mission is to ignite the power of youth in under-resourced communities to build Career success, Entrepreneurial mindsets, and Opportunities. We help students become the CEO of their own lives!

2024 will mark BUILD’s 25th year as a nonprofit organization that has championed youth passion and innovation. Thanks to supporters like you, BUILD has seen tremendous growth, reaching over 55K+ high school students and 2.5K+ educators nationwide! Your continual support this year will provide more high-quality training to thousands of new educators and digital offerings that empower students to develop innovative solutions that benefit their communities.

Please consider celebrating BUILD’s important work by becoming part of the exclusive 25K club to raise $25K. All gifts will go toward BUILD’s 25th Anniversary goal of expanding to 75,000 new students and educators nationwide. Your name will also go onto the exclusive Donor Wall on BUILD’s website to immortalize your generosity! Join the club by clicking here [insert personal fundraiser link].

In community,

[Your name]

Outreach Version 2

Dear [Name],

As you may know, I’m incredibly proud of my work as a [employee, educator, mentor, board member] of BUILD.org for the last [x] years. BUILD’s mission is to ignite the power of youth in under-resourced communities to build Career success, Entrepreneurial mindsets, and Opportunities. We help students become the CEO of their own lives!

That said, I know you’re looking for actionable ways to change the future for the better, one step at a time, and I have an excellent opportunity for you.

2024 will mark BUILD’s 25th anniversary as a nonprofit. During this year of celebration, I have a personal goal of raising $25K to help BUILD reach over 75K new students and educators. As part of my fundraising goal, I’m excited to invite you (and your family) to make a gift to celebrate the growing expansion of young CEOs and passionate teachers nationwide.

To get started, you can give a gift on my personal fundraiser page here [insert link].

If you have any questions, send me a reply! I will be more than happy to help.

Warmly,

[Your name]

Outreach Version 3

Hello [Name],

I hope this message finds you in high spirits! I’m embarking on an exciting journey with BUILD.org as an [employee, educator, mentor, board member], and I wanted to share the adventure with you.

In 2024, BUILD will be reaching its fantastic 25th anniversary milestone! As part of this anniversary, I’m celebrating with BUILD by raising $25,000 in honor of all the students who have become the brilliant CEOs of their own lives and the educators who have grown their passions for teaching. Currently, I’m at [donation progress] out of $25,000, and I would appreciate any gift you can give! Every contribution helps as it shows these students and teachers that there is a vast community supporting them.

You can give a gift here [insert personal fundraiser link], and if you have any questions, message me!

Thank you so much,

[Your name]

Social Media

Sample social messages and posts for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Text. Add your corresponding regional BUILDFest links!

Post 1

It’s BUILD.org’s 25th anniversary! I’m proud of the organization and community we’ve built together these past years. My favorite moment with BUILD has been [insert experience]. To celebrate, I invite you to help me raise $25K to support BUILD’s expansion nationwide. Go to [insert personal fundraiser link].

Post 2

Since 1999, BUILD has reached over 55K high school students across the nation to launch more than 2,000 real businesses. It is through the passion of the students, educators, and supporters like you and me that we are able to reach such amazing milestones! I would like to especially thank [tag 1-2 peers] who have supported BUILD by [insert their BUILD accomplishments or experiences].

You can celebrate this fantastic milestone with me by joining the exclusive $25K club with other generous supporters by going to [insert personal fundraiser link].

Post 3

We have discussed the importance of supporting racial equity and social justice. If you believe in the power of entrepreneurship and education to drive change, consider supporting BUILD.org. BUILD is a fantastic organization that inspires the next generation of innovators, trailblazers, and change-makers through the power of entrepreneurship!

Furthermore, this year is BUILD’s 25th anniversary and I believe we can expand to new heights if you join me to celebrate this milestone!

Visit [insert personal fundraiser link] to raise $25k for 25 years! Or, keep an eye out on the celebratory events happening from coast to coast at BUILD.org/Events.