Most STEM programs reach girls for a semester or a summer. Science Club for Girls starts in kindergarten and stays with them through all 13 years of school. That continuity works: 99% of our alums went on to college, and 63% studied STEM.
That future is now at risk. Federal cuts have left more nonprofits competing for less funding. Some long-time funders have stepped back from programs that serve girls, while the cost of running high-quality programs keeps rising. Because our programs are always free, we depend on the support of our corporate and foundation partners and generous community members every year.
Now we’re asking all of our Corporate Partners to step up to the challenge and support our year-end fundraising campaign for a chance to win a free Packing Event for your team. The 1,250+ youth in our Clubs, the Junior Mentors growing into leaders, and the Mentors who lead them all depend on what we raise by December 31.
How it works:
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Start your team. Any company can create a team fundraising page.
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Spread the word. Share your page with your packing crew, your coworkers, and your wider network. We’ll send ready-to-use emails and social posts to jump start your fundraising.
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Climb the leaderboard. Every gift counts toward your team’s total through 11:59 p.m. ET on December 31.
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Win a Packing Event for your team. The team that raises the most (minimum $2,500) wins a free 2-hour Packing Event for up to 20 people in summer 2027.
FAQ
I don’t work at a participating company. Can I still give? Yes! Anyone can give to any team. Know someone at a participating company? Give to their team and help them climb the leaderboard. You can also start a team for your company.
Does my company’s matching gift count toward our team total? Yes! Matching gifts received by Friday, January 15 will be counted toward the team total.
When does the challenge end? Online fundraising ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on December 31. Matching Gifts can be collected through Friday, January 15. We’ll announce the winning team mid-January.
Want to learn more and book your own Packing Event? Reach out to Leah Kelly (lkelly@scienceclubforgirls.org) or check out our Packing Website.