Bergen LEADS is sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Bergen County, one of the area’s most respected non-profit organizations. Approximately 40% of the Bergen LEADS budget comes from tuition paid by the participants and their sponsoring organizations. The other 60% - including funds for scholarships that will assure diverse participation from all sectors – comes from corporate, foundation and individual donors.

An investment in Bergen LEADS pays dividends for you and for the community. Contributions will be recognized in all Bergen LEADS promotional materials, including the brochure and website, and will be used for curriculum development, seminar materials, subject experts, scholarships, class projects and program support. All monies contributed in support of Bergen LEADS will be restricted to the Bergen LEADS program.

We invite you to invest in the future of Bergen County by supporting Bergen LEADS. We have detailed several options here, or would be happy to craft an investment plan to meet your specific giving objectives. To discuss your options, please contact Amanda Missey, Bergen LEADS Director, at 201-489-9454 x119 or amissey@bergenleads.org

PROGRAM SUPPORT

Legacy ................................................................................................ $30,000+

Sustainer ............................................................................................. $15,000 - $29,000

Legacy and Sustainer levels may be multi-year commitments

Benefactor ........................................................................................... $10,000

Champion ............................................................................................ $7,500

Patron ................................................................................................. $5,000

Supporter ............................................................................................ $2,500

Contributor .......................................................................................... $1,000

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Scholarship Donor ............................................................................... $2,000

To ensure diverse representation from all sectors, scholarships will be available for up to 1/3 of the class (10 participants).  

Community Forum ............................................................................... $500 - $5,000

Each June, Bergen LEADS will present a Community Forum on an issue selected by the prior year’s class. Representatives from all sectors of the community will be invited to engage in discussion around the chosen issue. The Forum will be followed by a celebration for the graduating Bergen LEADS class and introduction of members of the next class.

IN-KIND GOODS AND SERVICES

Bergen LEADS welcomes support through the contribution of in-kind goods and services.

 VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE

Bergen LEADS relies on the input, expertise and efforts of many volunteers. Committee opportunities include Curriculum Development/Oversight, Resource Development, Marketing/Recruitment and Admissions/Selection.