2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner with a movement that is reshaping educational outcomes for Black, African American, and other students across higher education — and help build the next generation of leaders.
“The success of our scholars is everybody’s business. Your partnership is not just support — it is an investment in proven impact.” — Umoja Community Education Foundation
Twenty years of transforming educational outcomes.
For nearly 20 years, Umoja has been transforming outcomes for Black, African American, and other students across higher education. Serving 16,000+ students across 83 colleges in California and Washington, Umoja is more than a program — it is a growing movement advancing culturally responsive education and student success.
When you partner with Umoja, you align your name with rigorous outcomes, an authentic community, and a proven model that institutions across two states have chosen to adopt.
Grounded in African pedagogy. Proven by the data.
Our approach affirms identity, builds community, and centers the lived experiences of students. When the voices and histories of students are deliberately and intentionally recognized, self-efficacy emerges and a foundation is formed for academic success. Umoja students are:
Meaningful, measurable impact aligned with a mission shaping the future of education.
Strengthen Your Community Impact
Support programs that empower students and contribute to stronger, more connected communities — with visibility across events, campaigns, and digital platforms.
Align With Purpose-Driven Work
Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to education, leadership development, and long-term community investment.
Engage a Statewide Network
Connect with a diverse network of students, educators, and institutions across 80+ college campuses, with opportunities for deeper engagement through speaking, recruitment, and thought leadership.
Invest in Future Leaders
Umoja scholars are emerging professionals, educators, and changemakers. Your partnership helps develop the next generation of talent and leadership.
Where students, educators, and partners come together.
Umoja’s events are powerful spaces where students, educators, and leaders learn, connect, and lead. These moments offer meaningful opportunities for partners to engage directly with the communities they support.
Sacramento Big Day of Giving
A high-visibility, community-driven fundraising campaign that mobilizes supporters and raises awareness for Umoja’s mission. Show your support during Sacramento’s largest day of philanthropy and amplify your impact for Umoja scholars across California and Washington.
Summer Learning Institute
A dynamic professional development experience that equips educators and practitioners with culturally responsive tools to better serve students. Sponsorship places your organization in front of the educators shaping the learning experience for thousands of Umoja scholars.
Student Leadership Summit
An immersive leadership development experience that prepares Umoja scholars to lead on their campuses, in their communities, and beyond. Partners gain direct visibility with the next generation of leaders and changemakers.
Umoja Annual Conference
Our largest gathering of the year, bringing together 2,000+ students, educators, and community leaders for multi-day learning, cultural engagement, and leadership development. The Annual Conference is Umoja’s most visible sponsorship platform and the centerpiece of our Visionary partnership tier.
Regional Convenings
Held across Northern California, Southern California, and Washington, these convenings provide targeted professional development and student engagement at the regional level. Regional sponsorship offers focused brand visibility within specific geographic communities and is the centerpiece of our Champion partnership tier.
Signature Sponsorships
Align your organization with Umoja’s highest-impact programs and events. Each tier supports a different programmatic anchor and offers distinct visibility across our statewide network.
| Tier | Investment | What It Supports |
|---|---|---|
| Visionary Flagship | $25,000 | Supports the Umoja Annual Conference (2,000+ attendees) and includes premier sponsor recognition across all conference materials and digital channels. |
| Champion | $10,000 | Supports regional convenings across California and Washington, with regional sponsor recognition and on-site visibility. |
| Partner | $5,000 | Supports a Student Fellowship Program participant, including named fellowship recognition. |
| Advocate | $2,500 | Supports an Umoja Global Institute participant with sponsor recognition across UGI communications. |
Sponsor Umoja’s Entire 2026 Season
Maximize your impact and visibility by pledging support across the full year. An annual partnership provides year-round visibility across every Umoja event and campaign — from Big Day of Giving in May through the Annual Conference in November — and signals a deep, public commitment to Black student success.
Year-round flagship recognition across all 2026 Umoja events, programs, and campaigns.
Annual partnership across regional convenings and the Annual Conference.
Year-long Partner-level recognition across all major Umoja events.
Annual Advocate-level recognition with statewide visibility.
Program Investment
Directly fund the initiatives that drive student success.
- International Student Fellowship Program (ISFP)
- Summer Learning Institute
- Student Leadership Summit
- Alumni Association
- General Operations
Community Giving
Support at a level that’s meaningful to you. Every contribution moves a scholar forward.
| $25 | Student workshop materials |
| $50 | Alumni mentorship |
| $100 | Educator professional development |
| $250 | Student leadership experiences |
| $500 | Fellowship opportunities |
| $1,000+ | Statewide programming support |
Ready to partner with Umoja?
The success of our scholars is everybody’s business. Reach out to discuss your partnership goals, and we’ll match you with the opportunity that fits.
Contact Development
For sponsorship questions or partnership inquiries:
Payment Options
- Online: Securely contribute through our donation page.
- Invoice: Request an invoice in your sponsorship inquiry.
- Check: Made payable to Umoja Community Education Foundation, with sponsorship level noted in the memo line.
Tax Deductibility
Umoja Community Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All sponsorships and donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.
Build pathways for the next generation of leaders.
Partner with Umoja today and help shape the future of culturally responsive education across California, Washington, and beyond.