Funding (By the Sponsor)
The sponsor will fully fund the HSe4Metrics platform
However, securing a sponsor may require the expertise of a professional presentation team.
The team may be composed of one or more lobbyists and a specialized law firm.
Currently, HSe4Metrics volunteers are asking presentation teams to work pro bono. If none are able, a temporary fundraising campaign can be launched to cover the retainer cost.
Parents and volunteers:
Please don’t leave it up to HSe4Metrics alone to find a sponsor or a pro bono presentation team.
To help find a sponsor, click the Federal Agencies list, choose an agency, and do a bit of detective work to find phone numbers. Speak with an appropriate agency representative and explain the K–12 mission and the need for a sponsor. (When you find an interested party, please contact Vernon Baker—click the Talk to Us or Volunteer link.)
Contact or visit your elected representatives, including Members of Congress. Charter a bus.
Likewise, contact major corporations (click Sponsor).
Contact professional lobbyists and law firms with lobbying practices to explore their interest in providing a pro bono presentation team.
HSe4Metrics is simply requesting a brief exploratory discussion with the above—no commitment required.
However, if major corporations, federal agencies, and others do not respond to your outreach, a $5-per-person fundraising campaign could be launched to retain a professional presentation team
$5
(No campaign at this time)
With broad participation and media attention, a $5-per-person campaign may be all it takes to retain a professional presentation team.
The team would immediately begin outreach to federal agencies, Congress, and major corporations—including industry leaders such as Procter & Gamble and high-growth innovators such as Rivian.
If a fundraising campaign is launched, Google may support advertising costs by providing up to $100,000 per month in ad credits, subject to eligibility and program requirements.
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