Join us in empowering the next generation of innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs.
By becoming an AYA sponsor, your organization helps provide free entrepreneurship, leadership, and financial education to Arizona’s Title 1 students—while gaining meaningful community visibility.
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Support one of AYA’s signature programs and gain meaningful community visibility
Innovation Camp
(March)
Equip teens with hands-on financial and leadership skills.
Sponsorship Options
Tier 1: Igniting Dreams Sponsor
$25,000
Your sponsorship will fund transportation, food, and supplies for Spring Break Camp and provide the resources for 42 kids to attend this important life-changing experience.
Includes:
- Placement of logo display on the camp banner
- Prominent placement of Logo on marketing collateral. (i.e., camp flyers, parent handouts, email newsletters)
- (1) post on Facebook event page with other sponsors
- (1) social media post on all platforms with other sponsors
- Recognition on the AYA website (1 year)
- Volunteer opportunities at camp for employees
- Item for gift bag (optional)
Tier 2: Aspiration Sponsor
$15,000
This sponsorship will provide funding for 25 campers. In addition to helping to fund AYA’s camp supplies materials, your sponsorship will help AYA offer enriching on-site activities and programs from professionals for campers.
Includes:
- Placement of logo display on the camp banner
- Logo placement of Logo on marketing collateral. (i.e., camp flyers, parent handouts, email newsletters)
- (1) post on Facebook event page with other sponsors
- (1) social media post on all platforms with other sponsors
- Recognition on the AYA website (1 year)
- Volunteer opportunities at camp for employees
Tier 3: Elevate Sponsor
$10,000
This sponsorship will help provide funding for 16 campers and camp activities listed above.
Includes:
- Placement of logo display on the camp banner
- Logo placement of Logo on marketing collateral. (i.e., camp flyers, parent handouts, email newsletters)
- (1) post on Facebook event page with other sponsors
- (1) social media post on all platforms with other sponsors
- Recognition on the AYA website (1 year)
- Volunteer opportunities at camp for employees
Tier 4: Immersion Sponsor
$5,000
This sponsorship will help provide funding for 8 campers.
Includes:
- Placement of logo display on the camp banner
- Logo placement of Logo on marketing collateral. (i.e., camp flyers, parent handouts, email newsletters)
- (1) post on Facebook event page with other sponsors
- (1) social media post on all platforms with other sponsors
- Recognition on the AYA website (1 year)
Tier 5: Destination Sponsor
$2,500
This sponsorship will help provide funding for 4 campers.
Includes:
- Logo placement of Logo on marketing collateral. (i.e., camp flyers, parent handouts, email newsletters)
- (1) post on Facebook event page with other sponsors
- (1) social media post on all platforms with other sponsors
- Recognition on the AYA website (1 year)
Tier 6: Smore's Sponsor
$1,000
This sponsorship will help provide funding for 1 camper and the evening campfire activities.
Includes:
- Logo placement of Logo on marketing collateral. (i.e., camp flyers, parent handouts, email newsletters)
- Recognition on the AYA website (1 year)
AYA Financial Festival
(April)
Promote financial confidence through interactive learning.
Sponsorship Options
Tier 1: Legacy Sponsor
$25,000
Includes:
- Opportunity to address attendees at the Financial Festival
- Recognition on all AYA event marketing materials throughout the year
- (2) Exclusive posts on Facebook event page
- (1) social media post on all platforms with other sponsors
- Recognition on the sponsor page of digital program
- Recognition as headline sponsor on sponsor signage at event
- (1) 6 ft display table
- Recognition on the AYA website (1 year)
- Item for gift bag (optional)
- Volunteer opportunities (optional)
Tier 2: Innovation Sponsor
$10,000
Includes:
- Opportunity to address attendees at the Financial Festival
- Recognition on event marketing materials
- (1) exclusive post on Facebook event page
- (1) social media post on all platforms with other sponsors
- Recognition on the sponsor page of digital program
- Recognition on sponsor signage at event
- (1) 6 ft display table
- Recognition on the AYA website (1 year)
- Item for gift bag (optional)
- Volunteer opportunities (optional)
Tier 3: Igniting Dreams Sponsor
$5,000
Includes:
- Recognition on event marketing materials
- (1) post on Facebook event page with other sponsors
- (1) social media post on all platforms with other sponsors
- Recognition on the sponsor page of digital program
- Recognition on sponsor signage at event
- (1) 6 ft display table
- Recognition on the AYA website (1 year)
- Item for gift bag (optional)
- Volunteer opportunities (optional)
Tier 4: Aspiration Sponsor
$2,500
Includes:
- (1) post on Facebook event page with other sponsors
- (1) social media post on all platforms with other sponsors
- Recognition on the sponsor page of the digital program
- Recognition on sponsor signage at the event
- (1) 6ft display table
- Recognition on the AYA website (1 year)
Tier 5: Elevate Sponsor
$1,000
Includes:
- (1) 6ft display table
- Recognition on the sponsor page of the digital program
- Recognition on sponsor signage at the event
- Recognition on the AYA website (1 year)
Aspire to Pitch Competition
(October)
Help young entrepreneurs bring their business ideas to life.
Sponsorship Options
Tier 1: Innovation Sponsor
$5,000
Includes:
- Logo on all event marketing & signage
- Verbal recognition during event
- (1) table for 10- Featured on AYA website (1 year)
- Optional item in gift bag
Tier 2: Aspiration Sponsor
$2,500
Includes:
- Logo on sponsor signage
- Recognition on digital program
- 5 tickets to event
- Featured on AYA website
Tier 3: Elevate Sponsor
$1,000
Includes:
- Logo in digital program
- 2 tickets to event
- Website recognition
Tier 4: Launchpad Supporter
$500
Includes:
- Name listed in digital program
- 1 Ticket to the event
Invest in Innovation Luncheon
(November)
Celebrate youth innovation and strengthen community impact.
Sponsorship Options
Tier 1: Invest in Innovation Sponsor
$5,000
Includes:
- Recognition on event marketing materials
- (1) post on Facebook event page with other sponsors
- (1) social media post on all platforms with other sponsors
- Recognition on the sponsor page in the digital program
- Recognition on sponsor signage at the event
- (1) table for 10 at the event
- Recognition on the AYA website (1 year)
- Item for gift bag (optional)
Tier 2: Aspiration Sponsor
$2,500
Includes:
- (1) post on Facebook event page with other sponsors
- (1) social media post on all platforms with other sponsors
- Recognition on the sponsor page of the digital program
- Recognition on sponsor signage at the event
- 5 tickets to the event
- Recognition on the AYA website (1 year)
Tier 3: Elevate Sponsor
$1,000
Includes:
- Recognition on the sponsor page in the digital program
- Recognition on sponsor signage at the event
- 2 tickets to the event
- Recognition on the AYA website (1 year)
AspireCast Podcast Program
(Year Round)
Amplify youth voices through our student-led podcast.
Sponsorship Options
Year-Round Impact Sponsorship
Year-round partners sustain all of AYA’s programming and receive ongoing recognition and engagement opportunities. Your support ensures teens have access to the skills, resources, and mentors they need all year long.
Sponsorship Options
Tier 1: Premier Financial Literacy Partner
$15,000/year, 3-year partnership
“Presented by MidFirst Bank” Naming Rights for AYA’s Financial Literacy Program
Includes:
- Exclusive naming rights for AYA’s financial literacy programming (e.g., AYA Financial Literacy Series presented by MidFirst Bank)
- Host two 6-week Financial Cohorts per year (Winter & Summer), with a focus on Fostering Futures youth and foster family organizations
- Primary sponsor seat at the annual AYA Financial Festival (April 25) — logo featured on all event signage, digital materials, and press
- Featured bank partner at Aspire to Pitch! Teen Pitch Competition (October) — opportunity to present awards and share remarks
- Co-branded $50 Visa Gift Cards for Money Smart graduates
- Dedicated MidFirst Financial Literacy Resources page on AYA’s website featuring your online courses and community resources
- Streamlined process for opening business banking accounts with waived fees for AYA entrepreneurs and graduates
- “Money Monday Series” Social Media Campaign — A co-branded initiative featuring MidFirst’s Money Moments content shared weekly on AYA’s social media channels to engage youth in fun, relatable financial education
- Recognition in all AYA newsletters, social media, and event promotions (estimated reach: 5,000+ students and families annually)
- Option to co-develop a special “Foster Youth Financial Success” initiative
Tier 2: Signature Cohort Sponsor
$7,500/year
Sponsor of AYA’s Winter Money Smart Cohort (January–February)
Includes:
- Naming rights for the Winter 6-Week Money Smart Cohort
- Focused outreach and programming for Fostering Futures participants and AYA community teens
- Streamlined process for opening business banking accounts with waived fees for AYA entrepreneurs
- Primary seat on the Financial Literacy Panel at the Financial Festival (April 25)
- Logo inclusion on all cohort marketing materials and the AYA website
- Opportunity to provide branded materials, speakers, or curriculum for the cohort
- Recognition on AYA social media and newsletters
Tier 3: Community Partner Sponsor
$3,000/year
Supporter of Youth Financial Education & Family Empowerment
Includes:
- Sponsor one single-session financial literacy workshop for AYA teens or foster families
- Shared booth or table at the Financial Festival
- Recognition on the AYA website and in the event program
- Option to share digital financial education resources for AYA’s online learning library
Why Sponsor Aspiring Youth Academy?
- High-visibility community impact
- Direct support for Title 1 Students
- Opportunities to engage as mentors, speakers, and event partners
- Alignment with youth empowerment and workforce development
Join us in empowering the next generation of leaders. Partner with AYA today.
Your sponsorship helps students gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities to build brighter futures.
For more information, contact bridget@aspiringyouth.org.
