Become a Partner
Business partners support and elevate Durham Public Schools
A consistently well-funded public school is central to building a student’s lifelong success – giving them the strong start they need to thrive in work and life.
Business partners are community minded businesses that invest resources to make a difference in the lives of DPS students, educators, and administrators, while receiving promotional benefits in return. Your support of our work means our promotion of your work as well!
Invest in the Future of Durham
Support DPS Foundation’s efforts across Durham Public Schools including:
Connecting community resources to our schools
Investing in educator grants and innovative, student programming
Championing public schools and increasing DPS enrollment
Supporting students & families for equitable outcomes
Promote your Work
Benefits of giving include:
Promotion of your company quarterly in the DPSF Newsletter
Acknowledgment at DPS Foundation events in the community
Recognition on our website and in the annual impact report
Partnership highlights on multiple social media channels
Thanks from the DPS Superintendent via the Annual Press Release
Make an Impact
Together we can realize our 1000 day priorities:
Championing our Students
Connecting Community Resources
Supporting as Volunteers
Make an impact on the lives of students and educators in our local Durham Public Schools.
Want to learn more? contact Matt Sears, Chief of Partnerships
Ready to jump right in? Make a gift to support students and educators
Get More Involved
Business partners have access to additional opportunities as you desire:
Coordinated volunteer opportunities to engage with students and teachers directly to give back to the community
Convening with DPS leaders, DPSF members, and Durham stakeholders to discuss the needs of businesses and the community.
Exhibiting at the annual DPS 8th-grade career awareness event to share about your industry, network, and build the talent pipeline
A voice in key conversations at the school and district level to advocate for the needs of Durham Public Schools
Connections to workforce advisory councils, including the DPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) Business Advisory Council advising CTE leaders on the skills necessary to build a future-ready students and a sustainable workforce
“At DPSF, we connect community resources to our public schools to prepare future-ready students.”
-Erika Wilkins, DPS Foundation Executive Director and DPS Alum
Thank you to our Business Partners
“As the proud child of a public school teacher and as a parent myself, I am a life-long advocate for public education.
And as a local business owner, I know that quality schools are a draw for potential hires, and investment in public schools is necessary to develop the talent needed for our workforce.
I’m grateful for the work the Foundation is doing to champion public schools and get resources where they are most needed.”
-Suzanne Young, Three Oaks Engineering