Help Make Their Future Theirs

Transform Climate Anxiety into Climate Action

Your Gift Makes a Difference

When you support CAVU, you’re not just funding a program—you’re investing in a generation of young people who refuse to accept that their future is frightening.

Every dollar directly translates into hope, skills, and agency for students who will inherit the climate crisis we’re creating today.

Choose Your Investment in Climate Hope

$250

Empower 10 Students

Funds CIC experience for 10 students, including program access, teacher support, and video showcase entry

$1000

Support a Classroom

Supports an entire classroom with materials, teacher training, and tech resources for video production

$5000

Expand to a New Region

Funds an educator cohort in a new region, expanding CIC’s reach to underserved communities

Custom Amount

Unique Transformation

Partner with us to create transformational change

Your Support Fuels Our Future

90%
of students report greater hope & agency
24K
Global students reached since 2018
27
Countries & 31 U.S. States Participating
1.1K
Student climate solutions created
$20K
in recognition prizes
awarded

Other Ways to Give

Make an Impact with Us

Partner with CAVU to demonstrate your organization’s commitment to youth climate leadership and environmental education.

Benefits:

  • Brand alignment with hope-centered climate action
  • Employee engagement opportunities
  • Corporate social responsibility impact
  • Recognition in program materials and events

Partnership Levels:

  • Presenting Sponsor – $10,000+ annual commitment
  • Program Partner – $5,000+ annual commitment
  • Community Supporter – $1,000+ annual commitment

Contact Us About Corporate Partnership

Include CAVU in your estate planning to ensure future generations have access to hope-centered climate education.

Benefits:

  • Potential tax advantages
  • Lasting impact on youth climate leadership
  • Flexible giving options
  • Professional estate planning support

Options Include:

  • Bequests in wills or trusts
  • Charitable remainder trusts
  • Charitable gift annuities
  • Life insurance beneficiary designation
  • Retirement account beneficiary designation

Contact Us About Planned Giving

Contribute your professional expertise or resources to enhance the Climate Innovation Challenge program delivery.

Needed Services:

  • Video production and editing expertise
  • Graphic design and marketing materials
  • Translation services for curriculum
  • Technology development and support
  • Educational consulting and curriculum review

Equipment Needs:

  • Video production equipment for schools
  • Computers and tablets for student use
  • Software licenses for educational use
  • Printing and materials for curriculum distribution

Contact Us About In-Kind Giving

Host or sponsor events that raise awareness and funds for CAVU’s mission.

Event Ideas:

  • Climate solution showcases featuring student videos
  • Educational workshops on hope-centered climate teaching
  • Community film screenings with discussion
  • Youth climate leadership panels
  • Fundraising dinners or galas

CAVU Support:

  • Educational materials and resources
  • Speaker availability (Jordan and team)
  • Student video content for events
  • Marketing and promotional support

Contact Us About Planning a Fundraising Event

Some employers offer matching gift programs that can double or triple your donation impact. Most require donation receipts from a verified 501(c)(3). We can send receipts upon request. Check with your employer for matching eligibility.

How It Works:

  1. Make your donation to CAVU
  2. Submit matching gift form to your employer
  3. Your employer sends matching funds to CAVU
  4. Your impact is multiplied automatically

Common Matching Employers:

  • Technology companies (Google, Microsoft, Apple)
  • Financial institutions (Bank of America, Wells Fargo)
  • Consulting firms (Deloitte, McKinsey)
  • Healthcare organizations
  • Educational institutions

Contact Us For a Donation Receipt

Celebrating Our Supporters

Hope Builders

($250-$999)
  • Recognition on website donor page
  • Quarterly impact updates
  • Access to student showcase events

Climate Champions

($1,000-$4,999)
  • All Hope Builder benefits
  • Annual impact report with personalized message
  • Invitation to exclusive donor events
  • Recognition in program materials

Future Makers

($5,000+)
  • All Climate Champion benefits
  • Direct communication with CAVU leadership
  • Site visit opportunities to see CIC in action
  • Advisory input on program development
  • Special recognition at showcase events

Legacy Partners

Planned Giving
  • Permanent recognition in CAVU materials
  • Special legacy donor events
  • Ongoing relationship with leadership
  • Input on long-term strategic planning

See the Hope Your Donations Create

Your Investment at Work

Transparent & Accountable

CAVU is committed to responsible stewardship of donor investments. We provide clear reporting on how funds are used to maximize impact on youth climate leadership

Impact Reporting:

  • Quarterly donor updates with program metrics
  • Annual impact report with student outcomes
  • Real-time dashboard showing global participation
  • Student and teacher testimonial updates

Third-Party Verification:

  • Annual independent financial audit
  • GuideStar/Candid profile with transparency seal
  • Board oversight and governance
  • Compliance with all nonprofit regulations

Why Supporters Choose CAVU

"Above all, CIC encourages the development of critical thinking in my students by challenging them to create impactful storytelling around solutions to the realities of climate change."

– Yadira Vasquez, Teacher, San Juan, Puerto Rico

"My students now have a much better understanding of the world they're growing up in. CIC is an opportunity for their first exposure to climate change to be an empowering one rather than hopeless."

– Anyel Groher, Teacher, Santa Fe, NM

"CIC gives my students and I greater insights into what we can do as a school community to create positive local change with regards to our global climate."

– Hanneke Hollak, Teacher, Nairobi, Kenya

Start Your Investment in Climate Hope Today

Every dollar you invest creates hope, builds skills, and empowers young people to become the climate leaders our world desperately needs. Join thousands of supporters who are transforming climate anxiety into climate action, one student at a time.