We invite you to consider sponsoring or partnering with Develop Africa. Business and organizational partnerships are a powerful way to extend your company's impact while making a meaningful difference in Sierra Leone. According to American Charities and Project ROI, a well-designed corporate social responsibility program can increase employee engagement by up to 7.5%, increase employee productivity by 13%, reduce employee turnover by 50%, and increase revenue by as much as 20%.

Check out the partnerships with Develop Africa that are already making a difference — and join us.

Supporting a nonprofit is a great way to:

• Elevate your business or organization's profile by demonstrating social responsibility
• Develop strong public relations and community goodwill
• Increase business visibility and brand awareness
• Build a positive work environment through community involvement and charitable giving
• Provide morale-boosting activities that give staff and customers a genuine sense of purpose and impact

Donor and Partner Opportunities

There are several ways you can help — from one-time activities to long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. Here are current opportunities:

• Make Develop Africa your company or organization's Charity of the Year and get all your staff involved in campaigning and fundraising activities
• Sponsor a student's education through our scholarship program
• Fund the construction or expansion of a school facility in Sierra Leone
• Donate sports or school equipment
• Sponsor our publicity materials, merchandise, or website
• Equip a computer lab at our Develop Africa Sierra Leone (DASL) learning center
• Cover shipping costs for a container of books, school supplies, and computers
• Set up an Employer Matching Gift program. Develop Africa is a tax-exempt charitable organization eligible to receive Matching Gifts. Some companies will provide a 100% match, doubling the value of your gift. Applying for a Corporate Matching Gift is easy — some company intranet sites allow employees to apply online directly. Others provide forms that can be printed and mailed. Check with your HR department if you cannot find the link on your company web.

Learn More About Our Programs

Education 

Health & Well-Being 

Workforce Empowerment 

Get Started with a Business Partnership

Develop Africa is deeply grateful to those who have helped us further our work through donations, in-kind support, and volunteer engagement. Without your support, we would not be making the difference we are making today. To start a company or organizational partnership, please contact us at hello@developafrica.org or fill out and submit this form.

Use of Develop Africa Logo

You can request the use of Develop Africa's logo on your personalized greeting cards and marketing materials. This is a meaningful way to create awareness about our mission while showing your community that you stand behind our work. Please contact us for more information.

Website Sponsorship

Website sponsorships are offered on an annual basis and vary depending on the investment level. Options include:

• A badge or logo on the home page, linking to your website
• A badge or logo on our Partnerships page
• A badge or emblem with text in our outgoing newsletters
• All of the above

Contact us at hello@developafrica.org to discuss sponsorship options.

Current Partners

JMA Solutions

Since 2013, JMA Solutions has been a long-time partner with Develop Africa — providing funds each year in support of our school supplies distribution and computer training programs in Sierra Leone. Their sustained commitment exemplifies what it means to be a true corporate partner in community-led development.

Read more about the partnership with JMA Solutions 
Watch a video about the partnership with JMA Solutions

Computer Equipment for Kids

Computer Equipment for Kids provides refurbished computers and technology to students who cannot afford them. They take used laptops and tablets, restore them with updated operating systems, and deliver them directly to students. Their mission aligns directly with Develop Africa's digital skills programs — getting technology into the hands of students who need it most.

www.computerequipmentforkids.org

FluidPrompter

FluidPrompter.com helps Develop Africa produce quality videos and make polished online appearances. Staying on track during presentations and speaking on camera with confidence is critical for nonprofit storytelling — FluidPrompter makes it easy. We are grateful for their support of our communications work.

Cudoo.com — Empowering Lives Through Online Training

Through a partnership with Cudoo.com, students in our programs can access a wide range of online training courses including computer proficiency, office productivity software, management, and marketing. These courses strengthen the hands-on training we deliver in our computer labs and provide students with course completion certificates that assist them in securing employment.

1% for the Planet

Develop Africa is proud to be part of the 1% for the Planet network, which connects businesses and nonprofits committed to protecting the planet. If you own a business, consider joining 1% for the Planet and naming Develop Africa as your beneficiary. For more information, visit www.onepercentfortheplanet.org.