Dear Friends, Community Partners, and Fans of Fresno,

Each year, our community has shown up to support the dreams of Fresno Unified students. Through our past State of Education galas and benefit concerts, you helped us raise critical funds for scholarships that open doors for graduates who need just one more hand to reach the next level.

But this year, we’re doing things differently.

To ensure every possible dollar supports students and maximizes impact, I am calling on our community to rise to something even more meaningful: The Superintendent’s Charge. It’s a call to action. A chance to invest directly in students’ futures.

No ballroom. No ticket. Just impact.

We’ve heard time and again that what matters most to you is the student standing on stage telling you they didn’t think college was for them, until someone like you believed otherwise. This campaign allows us to center that kind of impact. One hundred percent of your gift goes to scholarships. And in return, we will spend the year creating and facilitating meaningful ways for you to connect with the unstoppable students you empower.

I hope you’ll answer this call with generosity and heart.

With gratitude,

Misty Her
Superintendent, Fresno Unified School District
Vice Chairperson, The Foundation for Fresno Unified Students

Become a Sponsor

Your generosity changes lives. Donate at any sponsorship level below, or call us at (559) 457-3885 to see how you can invest in students’ futures.

$30,000

Charge Champion

  • All Diamond benefits
  • Named scholarship options
  • Co-branded social media series: “Powered by [Your Brand]” featuring recipient stories
  • Recognition, plus a student speaker at your board meeting, staff appreciation event, or another engagement (by mutual agreement)
  • Option to provide a quote or video message directly to students via our platforms
$25,000

Diamond Dreambuilder

  • All Gold benefits
  • Meet & Greet lunch or small-group event with student recipients
  • Recognition and quote in The Foundation’s Annual Community Impact Report
$10,000

Gold Guide

  • All Silver benefits
  • A named scholarship (e.g. “[Your Name] Scholarship”)
  • Recognition on student-facing scholarship flyers at high schools from January to March 2026
  • Invitation to attend a campus tour of choice, or senior awards assembly
  • Donor name displayed in the scholarship application and disbursement platform
$5,000

Silver Spark

  • All Bronze benefits
  • Personalized thank-you video from a student recipient
  • Invitation to join a virtual “Meet the Recipients” panel event
  • Name listing in scholarship recognition program
$3,000

Bronze Believer

  • Name on The Foundation’s scholarship webpage
  • Recognition in thank-you social media campaign
  • Quarterly student story updates
  • Handwritten student thank-you card

Superintendent’s Charge

Each year, our community has shown up to support the dreams of Fresno Unified students. Through our past State of Education galas and benefit concerts, you helped us raise critical funds for scholarships that open doors for graduates who need just one more hand to reach the next level.

But this year, we’re doing things differently.

To ensure every possible dollar supports students and maximizes impact, The Foundation is calling on our community to rise to something even more meaningful: The Superintendent’s Charge.

It’s a call to action. A chance to invest directly in students’ futures.

No ballroom. No ticket. Just impact.

Changing Lives, Together

We’ve heard time and again that what matters most to you is the student standing on stage telling you they didn’t think college was for them, until someone like you believed otherwise.

This campaign allows us to center that kind of impact.

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