Partners with Purpose
Whether you're a sixth-grader perfecting your penalty kicks or a C-suite exec looking to invest in the next generation of leaders, RA encourages everyone to lean into their authentic selves.
We invite all members of the RA community to contribute their one-of-a-kind skills and ideas to RA’s mission. The following companies happen to be Shape the Future 2024 sponsors - and they also happen to bring their own brand of awesome to the table with intentional and innovative contributions:
Host an event for families/students - Ascend
Ascend is known as a philanthropic leader in Bellevue, but their investments go far beyond fundraising galas. One example is RA’s annual senior dinner, where students feel like they’ve reached the top and celebrate their accomplishments with fine dining and expansive views.
Host a mentor recruitment event - Amazon
Amazon recognizes that the RA community’s most important assets are its people, and when we set a goal to recruit more mentors of color, they responded. A visit to Amazon’s Latinos@ employee resource group generated 10 new mentors who reflect the voices and lived experience of RA students.
Provide next level services - BTG Benefits
Nonprofits are businesses, too, and BTG Benefits helps RA ensure our business has the resources we need to thrive. Just like RA, BTG Benefits values people and relationships. As our employee benefits broker, they go above and beyond in all kinds of ways, from answering the most nuanced and detailed questions about health insurance to encouraging their employees to spend time coaching RA high school graduates.
Engage employees in mentor/parent appreciation event - tms
It’s no surprise to RA that tms was recognized as one of Built In’s 2025 best places to work in Seattle given their intentional and caring approach to partnership with RA. This past fall, tms employees spent part of their holiday party assembling over 300 gift bags for RA mentors and parents to express gratitude for the love and energy they pour into RA students.
All Voices Valued: No Exceptions
These are just some of the many ways we partner with businesses year-round to support RA’s mission. At RA, we’re not just looking for another corporate sponsor. We want partners who are in it for the long haul, who share our belief in “All Voices Valued” and will bring their unique voice to the table as a co-creator, and who are ready to help us create a future where every student gets the chance to thrive.
Ready to get in on the action? We’d love to hear what your company has to offer. Whether it’s a short-term collab or a long-term partnership, we’re hyped to see what we can build together. Let’s celebrate our uniqueness and make some big moves!
Email christa@rainierathletes.org to talk partnership with RA.