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Thank you for visiting Mandy Schort's Project ECHO fundraising page!
As many of you know, I have been involved with an incredible organization over the last 2+ years called Project ECHO. While I was at UCLA Anderson working to get my MBA, I was involved in many programs but Project ECHO is nearest and dearest to my heart. I think as a business school student, it is the most tangible way to give back and help the future generations of entrepreneurs receive an excellent business foundation and hands-on experience. This picture of me was taken with Team Seflora at Santa Monica High School in the ROP classroom where I mentored. SAMOHI is my alma mater!
This program is free to students so we depend on the financial contributions of corporations and individuals that are also passionate about supporting entrepreneurial opportunities for ambitious, amazing highs school students.
In these difficult economic times, maintaining a charitable commitment is even more crucial, no matter what the denomination, to make sure these essential programs continue to thrive and flourish. Please read below for program specifics and feel free to contact me if you want to learn more about the program at mandy.schort@projectecho.org or go to www.projectecho.org.
WHO WE ARE: Project ECHO is a Los Angeles based non-profit community of entrepreneurs, teachers, MBA students and supporters that provide hands-on entrepreneurial experiences to high school students in Greater Los Angeles. Students are empowered with the resources and support to help them develop new student run ventures and grow existing on-campus businesses. We address the growing need for alternative learning environments by offering unique entrepreneurial programming for high school students who struggle in a conventional classroom setting and help these students discover their entrepreneurial instincts to create their own future.
Please join us for the 5th Annual Project ECHO Business Plan Competition on March 1, 2009 at UCLA Anderson School of Management. High School student teams are paired with UCLA Anderson MBA mentors for an intensive 12 week curriculum where students obtain deeper exposure to the elements of business practices and gain confidence in their written and verbal presentation skills. Teams receive direct feedback from an expert panel of business leaders, Anderson community members and local entrepreneurs. Students will experience UCLA campus life for the day and are encouraged to build their own network of entrepreneurial high school colleagues throughout the day. In a 2007 post-competition survey, teachers appreciated that Project ECHO provides a more “real world” experience for their students compared to other youth entrepreneurship programs and offers the program at no cost.
Your donation provides students with:
- Hands-On experience managing and operating an on-campus business or launching a new company
- Project ECHO Business Plan Curriculum for business fundamentals and unlimited access to Project ECHO eLearning System.
- 20-24 hours (min) of in-classroom mentor visits over minimum of 12 weeks by UCLA Anderson MBA students
- Ability to present at the Business plan Competition held at UCLA Anderson School of Management
- Chance to win cash prizes to launch a new venture or expand an existing on campus business
- Present business plan and interact with judging panel of real world entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders
All at NO COST to the student!
Choose your sponsorship level:
Platinum: $10,000---Premier corporate logo placement on all PR/marketing materials, special recognition at Business Plan event and framed photo of all teams on stage
Gold: $5,000---Support one Project ECHO classroom and receive all benefits below along with framed photo of your classroom
Silver: $1,000---Support one Project ECHO team (max. 5 students) for competition day and receive program and website recognition
Bronze: $200---Support on Project ECHO presenter for competition day and receive program and website recognition
Other: you define your contribution
Your donation is fully tax deductible under our 501 (c) (3) status and tax ID #: 95-4580212
Contributing through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support Project ECHO fundraising efforts.
Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!
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