BOUNDLESS FUTURES THROUGH EDUCATION

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Caterer voting below for Illuminating Futures: An Evening with Junior Achievement

Below proposals are for internal use only.

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Illuminating Futures Sponsorship

Sample letter to prospective sponsors. Feel free to copy and make your own.

Subject: Join Me in Illuminating Futures with JA 

Dear [Name], 

As a proud [board member or volunteer] of Junior Achievement of Central Texas, I’m excited to invite you to Illuminating Futures: An Evening with Junior Achievement, happening Friday, November 7, 2025, at PBS Studios in Austin. 

It’s an inspiring night of storytelling, celebration, and community—all to support JA’s mission of empowering young people with the skills they need to achieve their economic success. 

I support JA because I’ve seen the real impact—students gaining confidence, discovering career paths, and learning to manage their money and their futures. I’ve seen how it gives students the confidence to dream—and the tools to achieve. As Central Texas continues to grow faster than nearly any other part of the country, so must we. I truly believe in the power of this work—and I’d love your support. 

Would you consider joining as a sponsor or introducing JA to your network? Your support will directly expand access for more students to benefit from these life-changing programs. Along with meaningful impact, it also comes with great visibility. I’d be happy to answer questions or connect you with the JA team to learn more. 

With gratitude, 

[Your Name]   

Please nominate a visionary to be honored at Illuminating Futures.

Please take a moment to nominate a community/business leader you believe deserves this recognition. Nominees should be individuals who have influence in the Austin area, whose leadership uplifts others, supports youth success, and reflects the diverse communities JA serves. We will recognize two community/business leaders and one educator. So examples of these leaders are- Chris Turnley, Geronimo Rodriguez, Lourdes Zuniga, Colette Pierce Burnette, Michael Dell, Kendra Scott, Montserrat Fuentes, and Russell Lowery-Hart.

The goal of this event is twofold:

  1. To honor an exceptional Austin leader who embodies the values and mission of Junior Achievement and plays a pivotal role in advancing the vision of our community.

  2. To inspire broad community support and serve as a funding catalyst for JA’s growth—enabling us to deepen our impact where it’s needed most, in Austin and throughout Central Texas.

To guide your nominations, below is how each nominee will be scored on a scale of 1 to 5 in the following areas: 

  1. Community Leadership / Respected in the Community 

  2. Passion for promoting the importance of education and the free enterprise system 

  3. Inspiration to a new generation to prepare for their own economic success 

  4. Uphold JA values what the JA mission represents

  5. Representation of the diversity of the students we serve 

Committee Structure

    • Event committee will have a Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary responsible for leading the committee’s activities, reporting to the board, and documenting meetings. 

    • The Chair will take the lead in organizing meetings and delegating tasks, while the Co-Chair will provide support and act as a backup. 

    • Secretary will document meeting notes and share with the committee

    • Event committee will have specific goals that align with the JACTX's mission and strategic priorities for fundraising events. 

    • These goals will guide the committee’s work and help focus their efforts on high-impact activities. 

    • Event committee will focus on [F.E.M.] (rebrand and new Fall 2025 evening major fundraiser with direct input from JA Staff when/where necessary) to accomplish within a given timeframe. 

    • Although this committee is a year commitment, the above events will have a start date and an end date to ensure accountability and avoid ongoing, undefined projects. 

    • This time-bound approach should make the events committee participation more manageable and attractive, since you will know the specific scope of your commitment. 

    • The Events Chairs are asked to provide quarterly updates on their committee's progress at our quarterly JA Board meetings.  

    • These updates will include: 

    1. Status of tasks/projects 

    2. Accomplishments to date

    3. Any Board asks 

Committee Roles and Interests- Check all that apply

Meeting Notes

JA Events Assets- [NOTE: Emily to add event specific sponsorship packages, funding proposals, graphics, one-pagers, and other assets you may need to share with your network.] If you need anything else, email us at emily@jacentex.org.

Questions? Email emily@jecentex.org

Thank You to our JA of Central Texas Partners!