Partnerships
The Climb is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to the professional and economic advancement of women of color through fostering community, mentorship programming and professional development training.
Why Partner with us?
In today’s landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities are more than just checkboxes — they’re a reflection of corporate values that investors, customers, and employees expect. In fact, 89% of global investors integrated ESG considerations into their strategies in 2022 alone.
Partnering with The Climb positions your organization as a true leader in driving social impact and advancing equity in leadership.
By supporting our mission, you demonstrate a commitment to expanding opportunities for those historically underserved in leadership and professional development—specifically, women of color who remain significantly underrepresented in managerial and executive roles.
Here’s how a partnership with The Climb elevates your organization:
- Strengthen ESG & Social Impact Credentials:
Show investors, employees, customers, and industry peers that your organization actively invests in creating pathways for underrepresented talent to thrive in leadership. - Empower Your Workforce and Community:
Support access to our Leadership Development Programs designed for women of color—providing mentorship from executive women who share their experiences and understand the challenges of navigating spaces where they are often the “only.” - Leverage Cultural Expertise & Insight:
Collaborate with The Climb’s board—an accomplished group offering deep knowledge, cultural sensitivity, and a passion for advancing equity—to shape initiatives that foster meaningful professional growth. - Create Pathways for Advancement:
Partnering with us helps address the persistent gaps in leadership pipelines by providing critical development opportunities to those too often overlooked in traditional corporate structures.
Let’s Climb Together.
When you partner with The Climb, you’re not just supporting a program—you’re investing in a movement that elevates women of color into leadership, aligns with global ESG expectations, and champions equity for those historically excluded from professional development opportunities.
Types of Corporate Partnerships
The Climb is actively seeking partnerships with businesses and corporations that share our passionate commitment to increasing the representation of women of color in leadership and executive roles. Collaborating with us offers numerous ways for corporations to support our mission.
TRADITIONAL CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS:
Transform your organization’s social impact by providing financial support or in-kind donations to The Climb. As a corporate sponsor, you’ll receive strategic brand visibility through our multichannel platform, including prominent recognition at high-profile events, digital campaigns, and targeted promotional materials that reach our diverse network of professionals and industry leaders.
CAUSE MARKETING COLLABORATIONS:
Create shared value by aligning your brand with The Climb’s mission through purpose-driven campaigns. Contributing a percentage of sales or revenues doesn’t just fund our work—it demonstrates your authentic commitment to advancing underrepresented talent while engaging conscious consumers who increasingly support businesses that champion social change.
STRATEGIC FEE-FOR-SERVICE PARTNERSHIPS:
Invest in tailored service projects and educational programs that deliver measurable impact for both your organization and our community. These customized partnerships offer tangible returns through employee engagement opportunities, leadership development, and initiatives that strengthen your talent pipeline while providing professional advancement opportunities for historically underserved communities.
PRODUCT & RESOURCE CONTRIBUTIONS:
Maximize your organization’s impact through strategic donation of goods, products, or services that directly support The Climb’s operations and programs. These contributions create meaningful opportunities for underrepresented professionals while providing your company with tax benefits and demonstrating corporate social responsibility to stakeholders.
INTEGRATED MARKETING INITIATIVES:
Develop powerful co-branded campaigns that amplify both our voices through shared storytelling, events, and digital engagement. These strategic marketing collaborations connect your brand with our audience of emerging and established leaders, creating authentic touchpoints that resonate with diverse professionals while elevating your organization’s visibility as a champion for inclusive leadership.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE EXCHANGE:
Share your organization’s specialized knowledge, professional networks, and industry expertise to help build capacity for The Climb while providing valuable professional development opportunities for your team. This collaborative approach fosters innovation and creates meaningful engagement between your employees and our community of ambitious professionals from underserved backgrounds.
Together, we can drive significant change and create an inclusive and equitable future for women of color in leadership. Your partnership with The Climb can make a substantial difference in achieving this vision.
Types of Non-Profit Partnerships
The Climb enthusiastically welcomes collaborations with fellow nonprofits, united in our mission to empower women of color in their pursuit of managerial and executive roles. Together, we can achieve remarkable outcomes, including shared resources, cost-efficiency, and a more extensive sphere of influence.
JOINT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:
Strengthen collective impact by collaborating with The Climb to deliver comprehensive professional development opportunities for underserved communities in leadership. Through our Climb Boardroom initiative, partner organizations can access specialized training while contributing complementary services that enhance our shared mission to create pathways for advancement in professional settings.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE SHARING:
Accelerate innovation through strategic exchange of research, best practices, and specialized knowledge between our organizations. This collaborative approach leads to more effective program design, improved evaluation methods, and enhanced service delivery—ultimately creating more impactful pathways for underrepresented professionals to advance into leadership positions.
COALITION BUILDING:
Address systemic barriers to leadership advancement by joining our coalition of mission-aligned organizations. Together, we can amplify our collective voice, share critical information, coordinate advocacy efforts, and leverage combined resources to create meaningful change for historically underserved communities in professional environments.
STRATEGIC FUNDRAISING COLLABORATIONS:
Maximize resource development through coordinated fundraising initiatives that expand opportunities for both organizations. By collaborating on joint grant applications, donor campaigns, and funding proposals, we can access new revenue streams, reduce competition for limited resources, and create sustainable funding models that support our shared commitment to inclusive leadership development.
SHARED RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE:
Optimize operational efficiency by pooling administrative resources, physical spaces, or technological infrastructure. This strategic approach allows partner organizations to reduce overhead costs while expanding service capacity, creating a more sustainable model for delivering professional development programs to underserved communities.
CROSS-PROMOTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS:
Extend your organization’s reach by engaging in coordinated communications efforts with The Climb. Through cross-promotion of events, programs, and success stories, we can connect with broader audiences, increase visibility for both organizations, and strengthen our collective narrative about the importance of diverse leadership in professional settings.
We invite like-minded nonprofits to join us in this vital journey towards equity and inclusivity in leadership roles. By working together, we can make a meaningful impact and create a brighter future for women of color in executive and managerial positions.
The Climb…
Stands out as a rare organization devoted to addressing the diverse personal and professional development requirements of women of color across a wide array of industries and sector.