Become a Program Partner

Is there an aspect of the Tipi Raiser's work on Pine Ridge that you are particularly passionate about?  You can help to support that specific program and - with your partnership -  we can sustain and grow that program to greater levels of impact!

Becoming a Program Partner for any of the below partnership opportunities is easy!  Just reach out to Lori to set up a short phone call.  On that call, we will discuss which program (or aspect of a program) you are interested assisting and in what ways that opportunity could benefit from your partnership. Partner opportunities range from underwriting (or sponsoring) an entire program to helping us to spread the word, finding volunteers, supporting an aspect of the program monetarily, coordinating logistics, and more.  The possibilities are endless so please contact us today and let's partner up!

See our Menu of Program Partner Opportunities Below:

Gen7 Youth Leadership Partner Opportunities

• Provide a scholarship to cover the costs of one Youth Ambassador
• Become a mentor to a Gen7 Youth Ambassador (when spots are available)
• Purchase a van to help with our Gen7 transport needs
• Underwrite the costs associated with a Gen7 Youth gathering
• Host - or provide lodging - for one of our Gen7 gatherings
• Introduce us to an organization or individual in your network who might be a good Gen7 partner

Lakota Culture Partner Opportunities

• Volunteer to be a "teacher's aide" for the Lakota Culture classes and help with administrative needs such as communicating logistics to participants, follow-up, etc.
• Underwrite the costs associated with any of the ​Lakota Culture classes being offered
• Fundraise within your organization, school or church to bring in a Cultural Presentation 
• Underwrite the costs associated with Cultural Presentations
  

Food and Donations Partner Opportunities

• Hold a food or donations drive within your community
• Underwrite the costs associated with one of our food, donations or appliance drives 
• Sponsor a food pantry that Tipi Raisers will operate for one of the nine communities on Pine Ridge
• Join the Nagi Circle for ongoing updates around food and material needs on Pine Ridge

Horse Society Partner Opportunities

• Provide a meal or meals during the LakotaRide
  
• Volunteer during the Ride to help care for the horses 
  
• Underwrite the costs associated with one or more weeks of the LakotaRide​
• Adopt a horse or horses for a year and help us with their associated expenses
• Network with retailers to get donated or discounted supplies, veterinarian care, etc.
• Spread the word about the LakotaRide in your network
  

Housing Partner Opportunities

• Underwrite the cost for a "Tiny Home" for a family in need of housing
• Sponsor a family and cover the costs associated with necessary home repairs
• Approach retailers or wholesalers for discounts or grants for building materials
• Organize a group of volunteers to work on housing repairs on Pine Ridge

Firewood/Heating Partner Opportunities

• Bring a load of firewood to Pine Ridge- our volunteers can cut, stack and distribute it!
• Underwrite the costs associated with our year-round efforts to provide firewood to families on Pine Ridge
• Approach local (South Dakota) natural resources administrations for firewood donations
• Help us collect wood stoves, furnaces, space heaters and window air conditioners to have on hand when we hear of a family in need of one of these items

Support Lakota Artists Partner Opportunities

• Adopt one of our Featured Artists (we highlight 4 artists per year) and help them purchase art supplies for a year
• Spread the word each time a new featured artist is highlighted
• Write grants or approach retailers for discounts for art supplies that Tipi Raisers will distribute to various artists

Race to Winterize Partner Opportunities

• Underwrite the costs of one or more Race to Winterize weekends
• Bring needed supplies when you join a Race to Winterize weekend
• Spread the word and bring a group with you for one of the Race to Winterize weekends