PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL

Distinguished Partners have met the program’s partnership requirements, which includes having a strong commitment to the establishment of Corporate and Philanthropic Partnership and creation of an Endowment for The Foundation. They exhibit a resolution confirming their commitment. The compliment of the Partnership Council will be fifteen.

Distinguished Partners will lead monthly Exposure Sessions on the following:

· Aviation
· Environment
· Business
· Community Development

The Focus of the Partnership Council
1. Increase awareness of Mentoring partnership
2. Raise awareness of the importance of creating endowment.
3. Involve new donors and initiate the serious cultivation of many more.
4. Expand and enhance the role of volunteers in endowment-building activities.
5. Track results of activities within the partnership council and programs
6. Abiding by the definition of endowment as a permanent fund
7. Sharing success stories and unique gift stories for use in various media opportunities.
8. To the building and preservation of enduring assets
9. To monitor and assess changing needs
10.To meet those needs through financial awards and organizational support
11.To convene members of the Corporate Community to promote creative dialogue on issues affecting all of our programs

Financial Objectives of The Partnership Council

· Obtain Financial Support of $_____________ to underwrite recurring expenditure that cover existing Programs.
· Raise Funds for Endowment of $___________

The Education Team will provide:

1. Programs that meet the objectives of the Partnership Program
2. Facilitate structuring of Exposure Sessions for Distinguished Partners to lead.

The Marketing & Brand Development Team will provide:
1. Technical support for planned giving
2. Regular electronic communications
3. A Planned Giving Tool kit (including forms, collateral materials, ads, articles, etc.)
4. Reports on how the initiative affects the Foundation Programs
5. Training sessions in specific topics of interest (i.e. fundraising, marketing, financial mgmt.)
6. Forums to discuss ideas, progress, and strategies
7. A comprehensive advertising and marketing campaign supporting Endowment at Dukes Foundation.

PARTNERSHIP

 



EDUCATION ACADEMY PARTNERS
• MOREHOUSE COLLEGE MATHS & PHYSICS DEPARTMENT
• TAU EPISOLON CHAPETER OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY ,INC AT CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY
• IT'S ALL ABOUT ME GAMES USING CRCT PROGRAM
• DR. LUCIOUS BROWN,Ed.D



CORPORATE PARTNERS
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THE MADDOX FOUNDATION





CULTURAL PARTNERS
• THEATRICAL OUTFIT & BANK OF AMERICA FOUNDATION,INC
• THE FOX THEATRE
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List of Supporters

 

Attorney Evelyn Coats

Dr. Andre Mackey

Dr. Kathleen Hall

Mr. Clayton Bell

Dr. Richard Morgan

Councilman & Attorney Caesar Mitchell

Dr. Yuri Wu

Dr. Kenneth Samuel

Mr. George Hopkins

Mr. George Greene

Mr. Glen Warren

Mr. Vincent Jackson

Mrs. Chedonna Trimble-Houston

Rev. Victor Tate

Big Bethel AME Church

Ms. Angel Crayton

Rev. George Windley

Mr. & Mrs. Blair Alexander

Mr. Don Weston

Mr. Gary Andrews, Attorney

Make A Difference Foundation, Inc

Mr. Jose Thompson

Mr. Scott Bennings

Dr. William Flippin & Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church

Rev. W.J.Frierson

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Williams

Mr. Keith Halloway

Mr. Wayne Sylvester

Mr. Richard Thompson

Mr. Ronald Cleveland

Dr. M. Christopher Brown

Mr. Jose Thompson

Mr. Dwayne Conerly

Mr. Ed Richardson

Dr. Carole Williams

Dr. Kevin Flythe

Attorney Ricky Williams

Mr. Sean Gary

Mr. Bernard Parks, Jr

Dr. Cory Hebert, M.D.

Red Bull & the counselors, llc

Jimmy Jones State Farm Insurance Agency

Ms. Lisa Whittington

Mr. Ian Ash

Ms. Angel Crayton

Rev.George Windley

Mrs. Rene’e Newton, Dove Mailing Company

Mrs. Patricia Williams

 

Benefit Levels

 

 

Benefits

Underwriter $10,000+

Sponsor  $6,000 -$9,000

Associate Sponsor $3,000-$5,000

Donor $1,000 $2,500

Contributor $10 - $900

Website Home Page, Special Crystal Award, Free Display for Products at Major Events, Use of Corporate Logo  & Corporate Media Material Recognition

Y

 

 

 

 

Recognition Trophy, Donor Page Listing, Quarterly Event Mini Display of Products

 

Y

 

 

 

Recognition Bowl, Jr Donor Page Listing, Quarterly Event Invitation

 

 

Y

 

 

Plaque, Donor Page Mention

 

 

 

Y

 

Certificate of Appreciation, Donor Page Acknowledgement

 

 

 

 

Y

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP / SUPPORT - DONOR KIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRIEF ON OUR PROGRAMS

We are an accredited 501 ©(3) Non Profit Service Organization serving the urban communities of Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. Engaged in Youth Mentoring Services developed by an Educator, Horace Dukes and supported by Professional, Business and Civic Communities. Dukes Foundation, Inc is equipped with a well-structured and effective mentoring system that includes; Academic Coaching, Career Development Workshops, Wellness Sessions, Cultural Exposure Tours and Motivational Exercises. These have contributed to the transformation of the lives of many young men with academic and social (attitude) challenges.

WHY BECOME A CORPORATE PARTNER?

  1. Demonstration of your Corporation’s commitment to local Community’s Development.
  2. Increase in your Corporation’s Brand Recognition at local Community level (resulting in increased revenue.)
  3. Tax Deduction for your Corporation’s Financial Contribution and for Services of your Employees rendered in Local Community Work
  4. Sound Investment in Youth Development, Education of Future Workforce and Crime Reduction.

WHO DO WE SERVE?

Young Men (ages 12-18) with the potential for academic, and socio-economic advancement. Often categorized as  ‘At Risk’ Teens because they are from single parent households in Urban Communities with limited exposure to (a good) quality of life and possessing low self-esteem and self-morale.

 

 

 

 GREAT EXPOSURE

 

Corporations are offered the opportunity for their employees to Volunteer in serving communities through our Programs in providing ‘hands on’ help to adopted urban areas and residents. This valuable exposure is priceless as it builds a bond between both groups and creates a trust that is enviable.

 

As a Sponsor, Donor or Contributor to our Programs, Corporations are given valuable exposure throughout the communities we serve in addition to recognition on all our media collateral.

With a developed network of affiliations throughout this major metropolitan area of over 4 million residents Dukes Foundation, Inc provides great exposure to Corporate Partners at their regularly held Events and through regular media communication.

 

PROGRAMS

The Dukes Foundation Corporation   offers programs that enable young men to become custodians of the choices they make.  The programs include:

 

·         Enhancing Academic Achievements, Improvement in Attitude and Social Interaction

·         Peer & Young Adult Preparatory Skills

·         Development of Career Paths

·         Cultivating Personal Growth & Creativity

·         Providing Opportunities for Leadership & Community Services

·         Time Management

 

 

 

WELLNESS WORKSHOPS

 

 

DUKES FOUNDATION CORPORATION

DONOR / SUPPORTER AGREEMENT

 

 

This agreement is made on this ____ day of _________, 20____ and entered into between _____________________________ (hereinafter called the Donor / Supporter), and DUKES FOUNDATION CORPORATION . (herein after called the DUKES FOUNDATION, INC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.

 

The Donor / Supporter agrees to transfer by gift, ______________________________________ [description of gift including dollar amount], to DUKES FOUNDATION CORPORATION

The Donor irrevocably gives, delivers, transfers and assigns to the DUKES FOUNDATION, INC all rights, title and interest in the property / monies described above and understands that these assets / monies shall become the property of the DUKES FOUNDATION CORPORATION who shall have the sole legal right to determine their disposition.    All gifts are subject to acceptance by the Board of Directors on behalf of the DUKES FOUNDATION CORPORATION and shall the DUKES FOUNDATION CORPORATION accept irrevocable once.

GIFT TO THE DUKES FOUNDATION, INC TO BE USED FOR THE GENERAL PURPOSES OF THE DUKES FOUNDATION CORPORATION ” means that a gift to this fund shall be to used to provide support to the DUKES FOUNDATION CORPORATION for its general purposes within the scope of its MENTORING PROGRAMS that is consistent with the purposes of the DUKES FOUNDATION CORPORATION .

 

 

Donor

 

By__________________________________                     Date_________________________

              [Name]

 

                                                                                                                                Email:                                                   

Street Address

 

                                                                                                Telephone #                             

City, State and Zip Code

 

 

I, Horace Dukes, Chief Executive Officer of DUKES FOUNDATION CORPORATION hereby acknowledge the receipt of________________________________________________________(for the use of our Youth Mentoring Program) from____________________________________________________ Donor(s) / Supporter(s).

In accordance with the IRS Tax Deductible certification the said Donor is entitled to present this document for the appropriate deduction to be conducted by their Tax Accountant.

 

DUKES FOUNDATION CORPORATION

 

By__________________________________                     Date___________________________

           Horace Dukes

          Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

    MENTEES AT ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
     Highlights of our Achievements are as follows

  • Development of Website- December 2008

  • December 2008- one of our outstanding Donors and a member of our Board of Advisors Dr. Kathleen Hall provided Christmas Gifts a Luncheon for our Mentoring Program Participants.

  • In January 2009 -Our Mentoring Program Participants were V.I.P. guests at the inaugural symposium of the 33rd General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc Celebration Activities whose theme was “Reclaiming our Black Boys” From the High Chair to College and Beyond

  • Our Board of Directors member Gerald Dupree, Jr donated a digital Camera. This has assisted us in capturing important events.

  • Also in January2009- We commissioned a Preparatory Writing Symposium sponsored by The Horus Corporation

  • In February 2009- Our Program Participants attended three Hawks Basketball Games and Atlanta Thrashers Hockey Games, by our Chief Operations Officer Dr.Bruce Williams. Tickets were made possible, courtesy of The Make a Difference Foundation

  • In February2009- We obtained Approval of our 501 ©(3) designation from the IRS

  • In March 2009- We conducted a Personal Finance Workshop under the direction of Washington Mutual Banker Dominique Shoddy.

  • In March 2009- We hosted a seminar on Life Choices, The Impact of the Law Enforcement and Judicial System with presenter, Attorney Gary Andrews, Partner in the Law Firm, Andrews, Knowles & Prenthal.

  • In April 2009- We conducted a Tour the Campus of Morehouse College and Participate in Admissions Discussions. We held a post tour luncheon at the new Black owned Sweet Auburn Bistro courtesy of our distinguished Board Member Clayton Bell, CEO of International Systems Strategies.

  • In April 2009- We submitted a Program Operations Funding Grant to the Wachovia Foundation. Regrettably we were not successful however, we will continue to pursue other Foundations.

  • In May 2009- We received an award from Atlanta Public School’s Career Technical Program for Making a Difference in the Lives of Young Men of the Atlanta Public School System.

  • In May 2009- We commenced a Monthly Church Service Program Participation hosted by the Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church through special invitation from Rev. Dr. William Flippin, Sr. The Program Participants were hosted at a luncheon provided through the donation of our Distinguished Board

  • Member Mr. Clayton Bell. The Clothing for the Participants was provided through contribution from the supportive and untiring Dr. Kathleen Hall from our Board of Advisors.

  • In May 2009- We were advised of the exceptional achievements of our Mentoring Program Participants in the Writing assessment Program

  • In June 2009 The Administrators of Sam E. Coan Middle School invited our Mentoring Program Participants to be hosts at the Retirement Ceremony for a noted member of their faculty.

  • In June 2009 one of our Benefactors and member of our Board of Advisors Dr. Kathleen Hall was involved in an accident in California, thankfully she is recovering.

  • In July 2009 we received a donation of five hundred dollars from Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church

  • Sponsorship application was submitted to the Make A Difference Foundation for financial support of our Summer Program.

  • Academic Achievement Summer ‘Cook Out’ held on July 11 at Coan Park

  • Church Service at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church on July 12

  • Summer Program includes participation in Morris Brown College Walk-a-thon

  • Tours will include visit to’ America I Am Exhibition’ in August.

  • Worship Service and Performance at Wieuca Road Baptist Church, Buckhead

  • Worship Service at Big Bethel AME Church

                                                                                                                  

 

        The Proposed Activities for the remainder of calendar year 2009 are:

  • Budgetary requirement Fund Raising Campaign to raise $30,000.

  • A Preparatory Writing Symposium

  • Fashion Show & Fundraising Event

  • Capital & Operating Budget Grant Application to 10 Foundations.

  • Establishment of Office Facilities.

  • Redevelopment and expansion of Website will be completed by October 30th. New features will include pictorial gallery.

  • Group Liability Insurance for Foundation, Officers and Volunteers.

 

         Resources needed are as follows:

  • Computers

  • Clothing for our Mentoring Program Participants

  • Transportation for our Program Tours (2 Busses)

  • Sporting Equipment and gears



  HISTORY
        The Dukes Foundation Corporation (formerly The Dukes Make A Wish Reality Program) is a non-profit 501 (C) (3) organization
        founded in 2003, by Horace Dukes. This foundation was formed as a way of providing underprivileged, at-risk young men with
        haircuts, uniforms and cultural exposure. The program evolved far beyond his imagination to include more young men and
        in-kind services.  The following are the purposes for which this organization has been organized; to provide the tools,
        opportunities, and support to help at-risk young men dream, achieve, and become healthy, successful adults. The organization
        will provide each at-risk young man with opportunities to reach his full potential through the organization’s vision of
        introducing the following six outcomes:

        *  Enhancing Academic Attitude & Performance
        *  Providing Peer & Adult Social Skills
        *  Developing lifelong learners
        *  Cultivating Personal Growth & Creativity
        *  Providing at-risk young men with leadership & community services
        *  Nourishing a healthy, mental, and physical state of being

        Each program is in alignment with the purpose of the Dukes Foundation, which is to provide a vehicle for at-risk, low-income, 
        unmotivated young men to drive past adverse circumstances to excellence; to provide mentorship for those students who are
        in need of guidance; to introduce young men to the fact that they are in control of their lives, their internal state of mind, and
        of  what they give and accomplish in life; to grow and transform the resulting culture of excellence  into a culture of outward
        altruism and internal growth; to resolve, find, and develop leaders today to problems of tomorrow; and to instill mindful living
        SELF (Serenity, Exercise, Love and Food).   By conducting these programs, the Dukes Foundation will meet its purpose of serving
        underprivileged, low-income, at-risk young men by providing a vehicle to drive past adverse circumstances to excellence.  These
        programs will be market through our future website, email campaigns, community leaders, and mail solicitation.

HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE. TRANSFORM THE LIFE OF A YOUTH TODAY!
Providing Peer & Adult Social Skills* Developing lifelong learners *Cultivating Personal Growth & Creativity * Providing leadership & community services * Nourishing a healthy, mental, and physical state of being.

 

Telephone: 404-547-1906

279 Saddleview Trail, Riverdale, GA 30274

www.dukesfoundation.org