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 you are interested assisting with 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 contact us today and let's partner up!

Menu of Program Partner Opportunities:

Gen7 Youth Leadership Partner Opportunities

• Introduce us to an organization or individual in your network who might be a good Gen7 partner
• 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

Lakota Culture Partner Opportunities

• Organize and/or fundraise within your organization, school or church to bring in a Cultural Presentation 
• Sponsor our online Lakota Language class for one - or more - months
• Underwrite the costs associated with Cultural Presentations 

Food and Donations Partner Opportunities

• Hold a food or donations drive within your community - ask Maria for more information or a barrel for collection
• Underwrite the costs associated with one of our food, donations or appliance drives 
• Sponsor our food pantry on Pine Ridge for one - or more - months
• Join the Nagi Circle for ongoing updates to help us field requests from our Lakota friends on Pine Ridge

Horse Program 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
• Travel to Pine Ridge and share your expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc., with Tribal members

Firewood/Heating Partner Opportunities

• Organize a local firewood collection with a school, church or other organization
• Bring a load of firewood to Pine Ridge- our Tribal employees and our volunteers  will 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, window plastic 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
• Volunteer to help Lakota artist's on the reservation market and sell their goods.
• 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