10fwd Collaborative Startup Campaign

This fundraiser is to raise start-up funding for 10fwd Collaborative to launch in Chicago.

10fwd aims to help adults from low-income and underrepresented communities to leverage careers in tech to achieve economic stability.

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1. Collaborating to make Tech Better
2. Campaign Introduction 10fwd is raising startup funding to open a community tech hub to deliver technology skills instruction with the goal of improving diversity in the tech industry. campaigns.10fwdcollab.com
3. About 10fwd Collaborative 10fwd aims to help adults from low-income and underrepresented communities to leverage careers in tech to achieve economic stability. campaigns.10fwdcollab.com
4. Quick Stats about 10fwd • We will train Chicago adults and bring diversity to tech • We will contribute to businesses and startups in our community • We will thrive because of our community • We will collaborate with other community organizations to share resources and empower those in our community. campaigns.10fwdcollab.com
5. What Makes Us Different • Our students will be local and diverse. • Our program will be offered free to eligible participants. • Eligible students will receive stipends for living costs and childcare. • Students that need them will be equipped with laptops. • Students will be exposed to a variety of roles in the tech industry. campaigns.10fwdcollab.com
6. Goals You Can Help Achieve 1. Place 300 individuals from low-income and underrepresented communities in roles with Chicago tech startups and companies with the first five years. 2. Provide hiring opportunities through digital studio. 3. Provide free and affordable local tech skills training to develop new skills and build on established skills and competency areas. 4. Provide a venue for other community orgs to host classes and workshops campaigns.10fwdcollab.com
7. What 10fwd will offer 1. Connected classrooms for intensives, classes, and workshops 2. Computer lab with access to tools, software, and online training 3. Work cafe to encourage collaboration and innovation 4. Resource center to encourage visitors to learn about partner organizations, companies, and services available to them. campaigns.10fwdcollab.com
8. How You Can Help Visit campaigns.10fwdcollab.com to become a sponsor and show your commitment to diversity in tech.
9. Sponsor benefits Bronze - $1,000 • Your logo will be placed on the footer of our homepage • You will be listed on sponsors page • Your stickers or other small swag included in resource center • Your company will be included in the Sponsor Opportunity Newsletter Silver - $2,500 • Everything from the Bronze package • Desk space for six months • All your swag included in resource center • Your testimonial will be included in our press kit. • You get a bigger logo and will be listed higher up
10. Sponsor benefits Gold - $5,000 • Everything from the Silver package • Logo/picture on donor wall • You get a bigger logo and will be listed higher up on these pages. Platinum - $7,500 • Everything from the Gold package • You get a bigger logo and will be listed higher up on these pages. • Your logo in presentations about 10fwd Collaborative • Your company will be added to a “Hall of Fame” page
11. Show your commitment to improving diversity in tech. Visit campaigns.10fwdcollab.com to learn more about this campaign and make a donation. Show Your Support Now