PARTICIPATE IN OUR BENEFACTORS INITIATIVE
America’s culture and society are at a razor’s edge – we need to come together and overcome the divides. We have reached a turning point and it is time for ALL HANDS ON DECK. Our job is to create a better community and future for our children, grandchildren, and next generations.
THE WVI DOLPHIN FOUNDATION WILL CONTINUE TO GROW OUR ECOSYSTEM FOR POSITIVE IMPACT.
BUILDING ON OUR SUCCESSFUL TRACK RECORD, WE WILL SCALE OUR PROGRAMS TO REACH SIGNIFICANTLY LARGER COMMUNITIES.
OUR GROWING TRACK RECORD
➢ Dikembe Mutombo – WVI DF was a catalyst to his Foundation receiving six-figures annually from Cantor Fitzgerald
➢ Military Order of the Purple Heart $60,000 — which funded ten Veteran scholarships
➢ Annual NYPF-NYPD Scholarship -for Veterans, Officers, and First Responders in conjunction with the NY Police Foundation – 15,000
➢ The Ireland Fund $45,000 — the Cuneo family and WVI DF acted as catalysts
➢ Henrik Lundqvist Foundation $30,000
➢ Cento Amici Foundation Scholarship Fund $17,000
➢ Garden of Dreams Foundation $5,500
➢ NBRPA $5,000 plus a wheelchair donated for POFC Joshua Geddis
➢ Joe Torre’s Safe-At-Home Foundation $5,000
THE WVI DOLPHIN FOUNDATION PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES DIRECTLY SUPPORT UNDERSERVED YOUTH, BLUE & GOLD STAR FAMILIES, VETERANS, AND THE NYPF NYPD
LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
The WVI Dolphin Foundation drives its contagious virtuous cycle of “give-back” by connecting legacy families and corporations to underserved and Blue & Gold star kids, ages 14-18.
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART SCHOLARSHIPS
The WVI Dolphin Foundation partnered with the Military Order of the Purple Heart to raise $60,000 for ten scholarships – and we will continue to partner with the MOPH to help Combat Wounded Veterans afford an education
WVI DF NYPF-NPYD
SCHOLARSHIPS
Annual academic scholarship to a diverse Veteran member of the NYPD who embodies the core values of the “Dolphin Culture” who serves above and beyond their call of duty – and who has been exemplary in building bridges with multiple communities.
OUR FOUNDATION PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FUNDED BY OUR TWO ANNUAL EVENTS IN SUPPORT OF SPORTS INITIATIVES AND VETERANS
ANNUAL VETERAN'S GALA
The WVI Dolphin Foundation recently hosted our 2022 Veteran’s Luncheon on Wednesday, May 25th in support of Vets, active military, and their families who serve and protect us, our families, and the future of our freedom…
SPIRIT OF YOUTH SPORTS AWARDS
The WVI Dolphin Foundation’s Spirit of Youth Sports Awards are presented to men and women who use youth sports to improve our communities, enrich the lives of boys and girls in their charge, and embody the values learned through sports in their everyday lives.
The mission of the WVI Benefactors Group:
To co-create and co-implement the action plan
by which to build out a Dolphin philanthropic ecosystem that:
Secures an anchor donor six-figure gift
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Recognizes benefactors who donate a $100,000+ gift through a $20,000 scholarship in their name
for the cause that they choose. Their gift provides continued support for Veterans, Blue and Gold Star Families,
and underserved youth who receive an immediate positive impact
CONTRIBUTION LEVELS FOR BENEFACTORS AND CHAIRPERSONS
❖ $100,000 +
❖ $250,000 +
❖ $500,000 +
LEGACY BENEFITS OF BECOMING A WVI DF BENEFACTOR
❖ Establish your individual and family legacy as you uplift others and the
culture through the support of the WVI Dolphin Foundation
❖ Work with other leading intergenerational Legacy Families
❖ Leadership is Service – Mentor the next generation
❖ Support the development and implementation of innovative and exciting programs
❖ Select honorees and present the Dolphin Award at annual events
❖ Highlight your family’s story of success
❖ New Benefactor legacy benefit – create a benefactor’s
scholarship in your family’s name
CRAWL STAGE: WHAT WE'VE ACCOMPLISHED
Thanks to our sponsors, partners, and program advisors we have raised over $25,000
towards our Leadership and Life Skills Mentorship Program.
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Since the launch of our program in February 2021, we have provided 3 successful modules and
enrolled over 80 children, mentored by celebrity athletes and business leaders.
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Due to the global pandemic, our programs and events became hybrid - in person and virtual,
successfully maintaining our partnerships and participants.
WALK STAGE: WHAT WE ARE DOING
Our initiatives are expanding full-speed with exciting STEM opportunities for children
in our Leadership and Life Skills Mentorship Program.
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Our team is diligently improving our digital platforms through our website,
Facebook, and Instagram in order to reach our audiences more effectively.
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Our events and programming are now being scaled to higher standards
based on our commitment to long term engagement with our youth, partners, and sponsors.
RUN STAGE: THE VALUE OF YOUR SUPPORT
We invite you to join our virtuous circle of give-back.
Our short term goal is to receive gifts of $25,000
to support our Leadership and STEM programs.
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Our Long term goal is a $5 million endowment
to scale innovative youth character development programs
involving veterans and leading Sports for Good athletes.
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We aim to be fully equipped through excellent communications,
programming, and personnel for a long lasting impact
that will run through future generations.
For questions about our Benefactors Initiative, please contact Margaret Poswistilo at mposwistilo@nextoppgroup.com