Support the Mission

Support BNG

Help students build what was never handed to them.

Your support helps BNG remove barriers for students who may not have access to creative tools, mentorship, media training, or exposure opportunities. When you support BNG, you are not just funding media coverage. You are helping students build confidence, communication skills, leadership, character, and future opportunity.

Built Not Given Youth Initiative Inc. is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity. Contributions may be tax-deductible as allowed by law.

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What Donations Support

  • Cameras, lenses, and media equipment
  • Audio recording tools
  • Editing workstations and software
  • Workshop materials
  • Student training resources
  • Mentorship programming
  • Travel and event coverage needs
  • School partnership support
  • Student storytelling projects
  • Program operations

Ways to Give

  • One-time donations
  • Monthly giving
  • Equipment sponsorship
  • Workshop sponsorship
  • Student sponsorship
  • Team or school partnership sponsorship
  • In-kind donations
  • Business sponsorship
  • Community fundraising campaigns

Donor and Sponsor Inquiry Form

Required field

How would you like to support BNG?
What area of the mission interests you most?

BNG accepts donations, sponsorships, equipment, and in-kind support that align with its charitable purpose and mission. A team member will follow up with next steps.

BNG collects the information submitted through this form to respond to inquiries, review program fit, coordinate partnerships, support students and families, manage donor or sponsor relationships, and operate the organization responsibly. BNG does not treat website inquiry forms as media consent. Student photos, videos, interviews, or public features require separate consent when applicable. Questions may be sent to info@builtnotgivenyouth.org. Read the full Privacy and Data Use Notice.

Volunteer Interest Form

Required field

What type of volunteer support are you interested in?
General availability

BNG may require a volunteer agreement, youth safety review, and background check depending on the role. Submission does not guarantee placement.

BNG collects the information submitted through this form to respond to inquiries, review program fit, coordinate partnerships, support students and families, manage donor or sponsor relationships, and operate the organization responsibly. BNG does not treat website inquiry forms as media consent. Student photos, videos, interviews, or public features require separate consent when applicable. Questions may be sent to info@builtnotgivenyouth.org. Read the full Privacy and Data Use Notice.