Make real opportunity possible.
We empower young adults to move from minimum wage to meaningful careers in just one year. Donors like you make it possible.
Why give to Year Up?
Your gift creates measurable impact. Over 80% of our grads are employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education four months after graduation, with employed grads earning an average starting salary of $52,000 a year. Our program works. That’s the bottom line.
Year Up offers a way to put your values in action: backing a national nonprofit that’s making a real difference. Our program empowers young adults to achieve the professional and academic success needed to secure better jobs, support their families, and strengthen communities.
Your generous contributions empower the next generation to achieve more. Each dollar you give provides our students with the technical and professional skills they need to launch careers and reach their potential.
More than 5 million young adults are cut off from the economic mainstream, yet are motivated to achieve their goals. Your donation helps close the Opportunity Divide and creates real access to opportunities for these young adults to change their futures.
Donor Spotlights
Chris and Lorraine Wilson, Wilson Sheehan Foundation
Sarah Keh, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility, Prudential Financial
Darnell Barnes, Year Up alumnus, Opportunity Society member
The Opportunity Society is a community of philanthropic individuals and families dedicated to closing the Opportunity Divide. We welcome any donor giving $1,000 or more in a fiscal year.
Giving Levels
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Member$1,000-$4,999Annual Giving
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Bronze$5,000–$9,999Annual Giving
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Silver$10,000–$24,999Annual Giving
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Gold$25,000–$49,999Annual Giving
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Platinum$50,000–$99,999Annual Giving
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Sapphire$100,000–$249,999Annual Giving
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Diamond$250,000+Annual Giving
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Founder's Circle$1,000,000+Lifetime Giving
Swipe to see the benefits for each Society's giving levels below.
- Recognition in Annual Report
- Quarterly Updates
- Special Invitations to Events and Graduation
WHAT supporters SAY
Make a real impact for good.
“I support Year Up because I see the impact it makes. It gets real results that truly change lives in a tangible way."
Make a real difference.
“It’s about trust, really. I share Year Up’s desire to close the Opportunity Divide. But I donate because I know they’ll do what they say.”
Give back to your community.
“There’s a glow from students when they are offered a full-time job. But there’s a sense of accomplishment for me as well.”
Help us close the
Opportunity Divide.
The Founder’s Circle is comprised of an exclusive group of philanthropic individuals and families who have invested $1,000,000 or more in Year Up during their lifetime. Their support has been instrumental in allowing us to provide opportunities to a growing number of talented young adults each year.
One of the ways donors choose to express their commitment to Year Up’s mission is to name Year Up in their wills and trusts. Planned Giving donors are welcomed into our planned giving honor society, the Legacy Society. Members enjoy Opportunity Society benefits at the Bronze Level.
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