1. Buy an Educational License Plate! The Broward Education Foundation receives $20 from the sale of each education license plate sold in Broward County – and from renewals each year!
   To find out more about the Education License Plate, log onto www.license4learning.com
   
   
2. Education First – Payroll Deduction Program, the Foundation administers a successful Payroll Deduction Program in Broward County School District which provides an opportunity for all School Board employees to make contributions to the Broward Education Foundation. Funds benefit students, teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and support services personnel, and will further promote excellence in education.
   
   
3. Designate the Broward Education Foundation as the recipient of your United Way contribution. Just check the box for the Broward Education Foundation on your donation card.
   
   
4. Honor a loved one by making a donation in their name. CLICK HERE
   
   
5. Make a cash donation or use your credit card. CLICK HERE

Program Sponsorships: Donors may wish to “invest” into one of the many Foundation programs:
a. BRACE Scholarship Fund (Scholarships for Students)
b. Grants for Teachers
c. Resources for teachers
d. Donations to the Kids in Need Resource Program
e. Endowment Fund
Event Sponsorships: Sponsor one of the many innovative and highly visible events. Donate a Silent Auction Item to for the BRACE Scholarship Celebration or Impact II Idea.
General/Capacity Building Gifts: These monetary gifts allow the Broward Education Foundation to support our general operations, both the ongoing implementation of our current programs and the development of new initiatives.

The Foundation works hard to create a signature event that is not only successful in raising the much needed scholarships for this year’s graduates, but provides all the participants a chance to relax and have fun in a casual setting. We will also be showcasing some of our great student talent from the performing and creative arts.

Sponsorship Opportunities are listed below:

Underwriting Opportunities: All include formal recognition at event

• Presenting Sponsor ($25,000) – Naming rights to event, first right of refusal on 2008 event, logo on all collateral material, Special recognition at event, table of 10; two full page inside cover ads in program.
• Event Underwriter ($10,000) – Logo on all collateral material, special recognition at event, table of 10, full page cover ad in program.
• Party Favors ($7,500) – Corporate logo on party gifts; table for 10 at event; full page ad in program.
• Silent Auction Sponsor ($5,000) – Auction naming rights; banner at auction; table for 10 at event; full-page ad in program.
• Room Decorations ($5,000) – Table for 10 at event; signage in room; full-page ad in program.
• Dinner Entertainment ($4,500) – Table for 10 at event; 1/2 page ad in program.
• Wine sponsor ($3,500) – 4 seats at event; signage at every table; 1/2 page ad in program.
• Reception Cocktail Sponsor ($3,500) – 4 seats at event; signage at reception; 1/2 page ad in program.
• Reception Entertainment ($1,500) – 2 seats at event, signage at reception, 1/4 page ad in program.

Gold Scholarship $7,500
This sponsorship provides a four-year scholarship to any state university

• Corporate listing on Celebration invitation
• Preferred location of table for ten guests at Celebration with corporate signage
• Preferred corporate listing on Celebration signage
• Preferred corporate listing in Celebration program
• Full-page advertisement in Celebration program
• Inclusion in all Celebration press releases as major scholarship donor
• Six invitations to BRACE Scholarship Student/Sponsor Reception to be held in August.

Silver Scholarship $3,500
This sponsorship funds a two-year scholarship to any state
community college

• Table for ten guests at Celebration with corporate signage
• Corporate listing on Celebration signage
• Corporate listing in Celebration program
• 1/2 page advertisement in Celebration program
• Four invitations to BRACE Scholarship Student/Sponsor Reception to be held in August.

Bronze Scholarship $1,250
This sponsorship funds tuition and books to the college orvocational school of choice

• Two tickets to Celebration
• Corporate listing on Celebration signage
• 1/4 page advertisement in Celebration program
• Two Invitations to BRACE Scholarship Student/Sponsor Reception to be held in Aug

The Foundation receives over $53,500 annually through the License for Learning Program.

Project Opportunity Scholarship Fund is generated through the Payroll Deduction Program. This year, the Foundation awarded 16 scholarships totaling over $9,600.

Since it’s opening in January 2001, more than 6,100 teachers have accessed the center that includes notebook paper, pens, pencils, computer software, teacher supplies and other much-needed school supplies worth over $2 Million.

The Broward Education Foundation became an IMPACT II site in 1996. In the twelve years, the Foundation has awarded over $786,960 in Disseminator, Adapter, and school-wide grants to 1,937 teachers. IMPACT II teachers improve classroom instruction by disseminating and adapting successful programs and ideas. With help from the all our sponsors, over 125,287 students, many of them from low performing schools, have benefited from involvement in IMPACT II projects in Broward County over the past twelve years.

In addition to awards of $7.2 Million in scholarships to high school seniors, the Broward Education Foundation’s initiatives have contributed to teacher grants, classroom supplies, and district-wide recognition that provide opportunities for individuals to develop their potential skills. The Foundation serves as a catalyst for educational excellence.