Invest in Future Ready Youth
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Your gift to Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans puts young people on a path to financial independence, entrepreneurship, and career success — right here in our community.
Ways To Give:
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Many employers match charitable contributions dollar-for-dollar. Check with your HR department to potentially double your gift.
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A gift of appreciated securities may offer significant tax advantages. Contact Colleen Pinero, CFO, at colleen@jagno.org to arrange the transfer.
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Name Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans in your will, trust, or retirement plan. Leave a lasting legacy for our region’s youth. For more information, contact Melissa Binder, Executive Vice President, at melissa@jagno.org.
1,000,000+
Students reached since 1955
40,081
Students served last academic year
500+
Schools & partners in our region
Individual Impact Levels
BELIEVE IN ONE $100–$499
Helps one student discover what's possible through a JA program; name in JA’s Annual Report
CHAMPION A CLASSROOM $500–$999
Provides engaging program materials for one classroom; name on JA’s Digital Donor Wall and in JA’s Annual Report
SHAPE A GRADE $1,000–$2,499
Supports JA curriculum and personnel support for an entire grade within a school; invitation to visit a JA classroom, name on JA’s Digital Donor Wall and in JA’s Annual Report
FUEL YOUTH INNOVATION $2,500–$4,999
Provides JA curriculum, mentorship, and skill-building activities for youth innovators in JA’s entrepreneurship programs; invitation to visit an Accelerator Workshop, name on JA’s Digital Donor Wall and in JA’s Annual Report
POWER JA BIZTOWN $5,000–$9,999
Funds JA BizTown curriculum and delivery of the capstone learning experience at JA’s BizTown facility for a class or grade level; invitation to visit a JA BizTown learning experience, name on JA’s Digital Donor Wall and in JA’s Annual Report
LAUNCH FUTURE READY YOUTH $10,000–& Up
Prepares thousands of young people annually for high-wage, high-growth jobs in our community. Your gift supports career readiness programs that help build a future ready workforce; recognized under JA USA's Free Enterprise Society, invitation to participate in a skill-building program or attend a career exploration event, name on JA’s Digital Donor Wall and in JA’s Annual Report
For details on ways to give and individual sponsorship recognition, contact Melissa Binder, Executive Vice President, at melissa@jagno.org
Corporate Community Impact Sponsorships
Sponsorships are general operating investments that allow Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans to respond to community needs, expand access, and deliver high-quality programming across Southeast Louisiana.
FOUNDATION SUPPORTER | $25,000
Expanding access and strengthening the pipeline
Recognition includes:
JA Business Hall of Fame – Chairman’s Sponsor
One table of ten
Name recognition on invitation, program, and event signage
City Stars Soirée – SUPER STAR Sponsor
6 Soirée tickets
2 tickets to the Rising Stars Reception
Name recognition on printed and digital materials
Recognition in Junior Achievement’s Annual Report in New Orleans CityBusiness
Program impact includes:
Next Steps Sponsor – Career readiness and financial literacy for 1,000 middle and high school students
JA Classroom Champion – K–12 financial literacy and career exploration across 20+ classrooms
IMPACT PARTNER | $50,000
Strengthening career pathways and entrepreneurial readiness
Recognition includes:
JA Business Hall of Fame – Spirit of Achievement Sponsor
One table of ten
Logo recognition on gala materials, website, newsletter, and social media
Quarter-page ad in the gala program
City Stars Soirée – ALL STAR Sponsor
8 Soirée tickets
4 tickets to the Rising Stars Reception
Company name on event materials
Stage recognition
Recognition in Junior Achievement’s Annual Report in New Orleans CityBusiness
Program impact includes:
Trust Your Crazy Ideas – Catalyst Sponsor for 2,000 high school students
Career Ready Sponsor – Workforce readiness for 2,500 high school youth
Louisiana High School Financial Literacy Sponsor – Serving 200 students
Beyond K–12 Programs – Entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and career readiness for 1,000 older youth
COMMUNITY CHAMPION | $75,000
Accelerating opportunity through cross-sector collaboration
Recognition includes:
JA Business Hall of Fame – Spirit of Achievement Sponsor
One table of ten
Logo recognition on gala materials, website, newsletter, and social media
Quarter-page ad in the gala program
City Stars Soirée – MEGA STAR Sponsor
8 Soirée tickets
8 tickets to the Rising Stars Reception
One reserved table
Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
Stage recognition
Recognition in Junior Achievement’s Annual Report
Program impact includes:
Trust Your Crazy Ideas – Accelerator Sponsor (Wednesday workshops) for 20 semi-finalist teams
JA StartUP – Pitch Event Presenting Sponsor
Ecosystem Connector Sponsor – Work readiness and career exploration for 5,000 youth
LEGACY BUILDER | $100,000
Powering JA’s full continuum of impact
Recognition includes:
JA Business Hall of Fame – Entrepreneurial Sponsorship
One table of ten
Logo recognition on gala materials, signage, website, newsletter, and social media
Podium and banner recognition
Half-page ad in the gala program
City Stars Soirée – SHOOTING STAR Sponsor
16 Soirée tickets
8 tickets to the Rising Stars Reception
Two reserved tables of eight
Logo on all printed and digital event materials
Stage recognition and banner display
Recognition in the Junior Achievement’s Annual Report
Program impact includes:
Trust Your Crazy Ideas – Greater New Orleans Final Pitch Sponsor at New Orleans Entrepreneurs Week
Pathways to Opportunity Sponsor – Work readiness and career exploration for 10,000 youth
JA BizTown Community Partner
Street naming opportunity inside JA BizTown
Programming for 2,500 elementary students
JA StartUP – Workshop and Pitch Sponsor for the 2026 cohort
K–12 Financial Literacy Sponsor – Serving 2,500 students
For more information on corporate sponsorship benefits and event recognition or to request a custom sponsorship package, contact Kelly Wilson, Vice President of Advancement, at kelly@jagno.org.
Legal Name:
Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans
EIN / Tax ID: 72-0469314
Mailing Address:
5100 Orleans Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124
Contact:
Colleen Pinero, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Email:
Phone:
504-569-8656 (o)
Wire / Stock Transfer:
Contact Colleen Pinero for instructions
