Benefits to Corporate Partners
- Promote unparalleled professional and personal development of young professionals while enhancing its goodwill in the community.
- Assist in early engagement of young professionals in the philanthropic communities of the Twin Cities.
- Widespread distribution of promotional items in LEAD’s marketing materials and events.
- Tax deductible donation to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (limitations may apply – please refer to your tax advisor).
Benefits to Employees of Corporate Partners
- Become more engaged in the issues that are impacting the Twin Cities.
- Enable opportunity to earn leadership positions within the highlighted nonprofit organizations.
- Develop a sense of ownership in the community through unique volunteer opportunities.
- Connect with seasoned professionals sitting on nonprofit boards within the Twin Cities.
- Develop broader relationships with other young professionals in the Twin Cities.
Fiscal Responsibility/Spending
LEAD is a 501(c)(3) organization. Board members are unpaid volunteers. One hundred percent of all net proceeds from each LEAD event is donated to the nonprofit organization that the event benefits. Donors may also make restricted or unrestricted donations, supporting LEAD operations directly or LEAD sponsored charities.
Become A Corporate Partner
If your corporation is interested in partnering with LEAD, e-mail info@theleadproject.org.
Current Partners
LEAD is pleased to be partnered with some of the most well-known and respected companies and organizations in Minnesota. These entities continue to demonstrate extraordinary efforts in fostering community involvement amongst their young professionals:
- The George Family Foundation
- Prairie Organic Vodka
- General Mills
- MAP For Nonprofits
- Martin Ashal