Is there an aspect of the Tipi Raiser's work 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 for one month, several months or a year
Become a mentor to a Gen7 Youth (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 meals and/or lodging - for one of our Gen7 gatherings
Cultural Education 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 Lori for more information or a barrel for collection
Underwrite the costs associated with one of our food drives
Cover the costs associated with food provided for funerals on the reservations
Network with retailers or wholesalers to help lower costs
Join the Nagi Circle for ongoing updates to help us field requests from the reservations
Horse Program Partner Opportunities
Provide a meal or meals during our various horse rides
Volunteer during a ride to help care for the horses
Underwrite the costs associated with our farrier training program
Adopt a horse or horses for a month, several months or a year to help with their associated expenses
Network with retailers to get donated or discounted supplies, veterinarian care, etc.
Spread the word about our various rides in your network
Housing Partner Opportunities
Sponsor a family and cover the costs associated with necessary home repairs
Approach retailers or wholesalers for discounts or grants for building materials
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
Underwrite the costs associated with our year-round efforts to provide firewood to Indigenous families
Approach local (South Dakota, Ariozona, Colorado) 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 Native Artists Partner Opportunities
Sponsor a Native artist and help them purchase art supplies for a year
Volunteer to help Native artist's from various reservations 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 NEW 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
