Business Leaders for Public Education

 

Partners in supporting and elevating Durham Public Schools

Business leaders for public education (BLPE) partners are community minded businesses that invest in DPS Foundation programs and receive promotional benefits in return.

Your support of our work means our promotion of your work as well!

Give a Gift

Support DPS Foundation’s efforts across Durham Public Schools including:

  • Connecting community resources to our schools

  • Investing in educator grants and innovative, student programming

  • Championing public schools and increasing DPS enrollment

  • Supporting students & families for equitable outcomes

Promote your Work

Benefits of giving include:

  • Promotion of your company quarterly in the DPSF Newsletter

  • Sponsorship of DPS Foundation events in the community

  • Recognition on our website and in the annual impact report

  • Partnership highlights on multiple social media channels

  • Thanks from the DPS Superintendent via the Annual Press Release

Make an impact on the lives of students and teachers in Durham Public Schools

 
DPS Foundation gives to Lyons Farm

Investing in our Schools

Connecting Community Resources

 

Join BLPE today!

BLPE Structure:

  • Annual investment

  • Minimum 3-year commitment

To learn more or join BLPE, contact Matt Sears, DPSF Chief of Partnerships, at matt@bullcityschools.org.

 

Get More Involved

As a BLPE Partner, gain access to additional opportunities as you desire:

  • Coordinated volunteer opportunities to engage with students and teachers directly to give back to the community

  • Convening with DPS leaders, DPSF members, and Durham stakeholders to discuss the needs of businesses and the community.

  • Exhibiting at the annual DPS 8th-grade career awareness event to share about your industry, network, and build the talent pipeline

  • A voice in key conversations at the school and district level to advocate for the needs of Durham Public Schools

  • Connections to workforce advisory councils, including the DPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) Business Advisory Council advising CTE leaders on the skills necessary to build a future-ready students and a sustainable workforce

 

“At DPSF, we connect community resources to our public schools to prepare future-ready students.” 

-Erika Wilkins, DPS Foundation Executive Director and DPS Alum

 

Thank you to our current BLPE Members

 

“As the proud child of a public school teacher and as a parent myself, I am a life-long advocate for public education.

And as a local business owner, I know that quality schools are a draw for potential hires, and investment in public schools is necessary to develop the talent needed for our workforce.

I’m grateful for the work the Foundation is doing to champion public schools and get resources where they are most needed.” 

-Suzanne Young, Three Oaks Engineering