A complete answer for this decision
A business, church, civic club, or workplace group may give together, fund a stated campaign cost, or submit a sponsor inquiry. An inquiry is an expression of interest; no partnership, student placement, or recognition is confirmed until Guiding Wave documents it in writing.
Choose a concrete support level
A group can work toward the $2,000 full-sponsorship budget, the $1,500 tuition component, the $500 transportation-and-essentials component, or another amount through the secure donation page.
Separate giving from partnership
A donation can be made through the existing processor. A broader school, faith-community, in-kind, or co-designed relationship belongs on the partnership page and requires separate review.
Set recognition expectations before publishing
Logo placement, public thanks, event visibility, and other recognition are not automatic. Any agreed recognition should be confirmed in writing before either organization describes it publicly.
What to do next
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Choose whether the group wants to donate now or first discuss an appropriate sponsorship format.
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Review the campaign budget, match statement, and first-party fund-use policy.
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Use the protected inquiry form for group questions, or use the secure donation page for a direct gift.
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Wait for written confirmation before describing a partnership, student sponsorship, or recognition arrangement.
Answers before you act
Does an inquiry commit our organization?
No. It is an expression of interest and does not create a donation, partnership, student placement, or recognition commitment.
Can a group fund only transportation and essentials?
Yes. The published budget identifies $500 for transportation and essentials, and groups may also give another amount toward the campaign.
Is sponsor recognition guaranteed?
No. Recognition should be discussed and confirmed in writing before it is represented publicly.
Should a school or in-kind proposal use this form?
This form can start the conversation, while broader collaborative or in-kind proposals may be routed to the separate partnership page.