Sponsorship is what pays for the pipeline.
Substantial change starts with corporate commitment. Sponsorship funds stipends, coursework, and placement support, and builds strategic relationships across a diverse pool of skilled professionals and industry leaders.
Your sponsorship is somebody’s first industry role.
Open Access is committed to empowering diversity within community development finance, and sponsors are the reason the program can keep placing fellows. Support amplifies our reach and fuels career establishment and growth for professionals working to break into the industry.
Funded by sponsors
Investing in diversity isn’t just about doing what’s right; it’s about fostering innovation, driving progress, and shaping a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Six levels, from Friends of Open Access to Legacy.
Legacy
Premier placement in all marketing materials, recognition at the Spring Mixer, unlimited access to the fellowship applicants list, unlimited investor spotlight events, and a pre-recorded advertisement and interview on the OA podcast.
Trailblazer
Premier placement in all marketing materials, unlimited access to the fellowship applicants list, five investor spotlight events and the Spring Mixer, and a pre-recorded advertisement and interview on the OA podcast.
Executive
Placement in all marketing materials, recognition at the Spring Mixer, limited access to the fellowship applicant list, two investor spotlight events, and an interview on the OA podcast.
Founders Circle
Placement in marketing materials by level, recognition at the Spring Mixer, and a customized applicants list for job postings. Event sponsorship available at cost. Includes a leadership segment on the OA podcast.
Underwriters
Placement in marketing materials and recognition at the Spring Mixer. Event sponsorship available at cost. Fellowship hosts are recognized at this level.
Friends of Open Access
Placement in marketing materials and recognition online at the sponsorship level.
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Lead by example in your industry.
Host a fellow, sponsor a cohort, or tell us where your team needs talent. We will take it from there.