Invest in Richmond’s Next Generation of Writers

Partner with Podium to support youth voices while showcasing your brand across Greater Richmond and the Tri Cities.

Podium is a community-led organization. This means the majority of our staff members are graduates of our programs and the schools we serve. Investing in Podium means directly empowering communities served to reinvest in themselves. This is a powerful way to make life-long change.

You can move the needle in literacy and language development for youth ages 11 - 19 living in high need communities in Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell, and Henrico.

Becom a Sponsor

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Impact Snapshot

Students

Schools

Programs

Audience

Why Sponsor Podium

For Your Brand

Reach a local audience
Build brand visibility
Show community commitment
Align with youth development

For Our Community

Fund free youth programs
Amplify student voices
Support equity in education
Build confidence through writing

Podium Sponsorship Levels

$1,000:

The Zine Collaborator

Sponsors 1 week of programs with a zine featured writing prompt.

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$1,500:

Central VA's Community Creative

Sponsors 1 regional youth open mic night.

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$2,500:

Podium's Monumental Mentor

Sponsors 1 weekly program for a 3-month session.

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$4,000:

Central VA's Youth Workforce Preparer

Sponsors 3 regional Teen Professional Conferences

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$6,000:

Our Red Carpet A-Lister

Sponsors Podium's annual events: the Flash Fiction Competition, Bingo Night, Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show 3000, & 2 regional youth open mic nights

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$8,000: