At Buffalo Prep, we believe in the power of community, education, and the incredible impact that each one of us can create. From volunteering your time and talents to providing financial support or forming valuable partnerships, there’s a role for everyone who shares our commitment to educational equity and access. For more information about the below opportunities, contact Ashley Coder, Director of Development, at acoder@buffaloprep.org.
Volunteer
Volunteer your time to support Buffalo Prep and create exposure for our scholars.
- Host a field trip/workshops at your organization for Buffalo Prep scholars and alumni
- Participate in mentoring events or create a 1:1 relationship through our Mentor Me program
- Sit on a Buffalo Prep committee like our Business Council, Prep Collective, or event committees
Share Opportunities with Alumni and Scholars
- Distribute internship and job opportunities to our alumni network
- Create exclusive internship opportunities for Buffalo Prep scholars and alumni
- Help Prep alumni secure interviews for open positions
Donate/Sponsorships
Buffalo Prep is 100% privately funded and receives no government support.
- Make an individual donation to support Buffalo Prep
- Sponsor our signature events, such as Celebration or Party for Prep
- Offer grant support through a company foundation
- Organize an employee drive to support our annual fund
- Match employee gifts made to Buffalo Prep
- Host a drive to collect food for the Prep Market or school supplies
READI
READI (Realizing Equity, Access, Diversity, and Inclusion) is a series of workshops, trainings, and presentations to promote racial and educational equity.
- Customize a workshop or series or workshops to offer to your company’s leadership team or entire workforce
- Underwrite the cost of employees who wish to participate in our community READI series
Create a Scholarship
We continuously work to close the opportunity gap by providing our deserving scholars with a quality education that will result in systemic change for their families and communities.
- Create a high school or college scholarship program exclusive for Prep scholars
- Make a contribution to our endowment fund