Partners & Sponsors
Build transformational impact that lasts for generations.
When visionary organizations invest in education, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and second-chance opportunities, entire communities change. Supporting the Good Life Education & Empowerment Foundation means creating pathways to scholarships, careers, financial literacy, leadership development, and sustainable economic growth.
Why This Mission Matters
A founder who has walked the path she now builds for others.
Dr. Kel'li Sherrene Cole-Kinnel understands firsthand what happens when communities lack access to opportunity. After decades helping individuals launch businesses, secure funding, pursue education, and transform their lives, she recognized a larger need: building systems that create lasting change.
The Good Life Education & Empowerment Foundation was established to remove barriers, create opportunity, and empower individuals through education, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and leadership training.
Today, the foundation serves students, aspiring entrepreneurs, workforce participants, returning citizens, and underserved communities across the nation.
- Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
- Founder & Chancellor, Good Life Christian University
- Helped launch 1,000+ entrepreneurs
- $72M planned in business funding
- Featured on FOX, NBC, Google, Black Wealth Magazine
- National speaker, educator, and community advocate
Impact Vision
Measurable transformation. National reach.
1,000+
Lives Impacted
300+
Businesses Supported
$72M
Planned in Funding
300+
Graduates
100+
Scholarships Planned
Nationwide
Community Reach
Signature Impact Programs
Twelve pathways designed around transformation, not transactions.
Scholarships
Supporting educational advancement and first-generation college access.
Workforce Development
Career readiness, credentialing, and direct job placement pathways.
Entrepreneurship
Business creation, capital access, and founder growth coaching.
Financial Literacy
Wealth building, credit health, and generational money education.
Reentry Programs
Second-chance employment, mentorship, and stability for returning citizens.
Leadership Development
Cultivating the next generation of community and civic leaders.
Sponsorship Levels
Partnership tiers built for visible, measurable impact.
Every tier includes stewardship, recognition, and transparent reporting. Customization is available for multi-year and named-program commitments.
Bronze Partner
$2,500
- Website recognition
- Social media mention
- Annual impact report
- Community newsletter feature
Silver Partner
$5,000
- All Bronze benefits
- Event signage recognition
- Quarterly program updates
- Volunteer engagement day
Gold Partner
$10,000
- All Silver benefits
- Featured website placement
- VIP event invitations
- Press release inclusion
- Co-branded program moment
Platinum Partner
$25,000+
- All Gold benefits
- Named scholarship or cohort
- Executive briefings
- Gala table sponsorship
- Custom impact reporting
Legacy Sponsor
$100,000+
- Named signature initiative
- National recognition campaign
- Board-level access
- Multi-year impact partnership
- Permanent legacy plaque
Take the next step
Ready to sponsor a class, a cohort, or a national initiative?
Talk with our partnership team about co-designing a sponsorship that aligns with your CSR strategy and brand mission.
Corporate Impact Pathways
What your sponsorship will build.
Education Empowerment Partner
$25,000+
Sponsor a Scholarship Class
- 10–15 fully funded scholarships
- Named cohort recognition
- First-gen college success tracking
Workforce & Reentry Impact Partner
$50,000+
Power Workforce & Second-Chance Hiring
- 40+ workforce graduates trained
- Direct employer pipeline
- Reentry success and retention metrics
Legacy Transformation Sponsor
$100,000+
Launch a National Impact Initiative
- Multi-city program rollout
- Branded national campaign
- Board-level strategic partnership
Organizations We Hope To Collaborate With
The industries and institutions our work serves best.
Financial Institutions
Healthcare Systems
Colleges & Universities
Logistics & Transportation
Technology Companies
Faith-Based Organizations
Corporate CSR Departments
Government Agencies
Why Organizations Partner With Us
Strategic value beyond philanthropy.
Workforce Pipeline Development
Connect your hiring teams with trained, credentialed, mission-ready talent.
Measurable Community Impact
Demonstrate verifiable social responsibility to boards, shareholders, and customers.
Brand Visibility
Earn meaningful community engagement and positive regional and national exposure.
Employee Engagement
Unlock volunteer, mentorship, and team-building opportunities your people will love.
Economic Development
Help fuel sustainable growth and wealth creation in historically underserved communities.
Transparency You Can Trust
Annual impact reports, outcome tracking, and program updates delivered like an investor brief.
Founding Partner Opportunity
Become one of our founding impact partners.
The Good Life Education & Empowerment Foundation is currently seeking a select group of founding partners who want to help shape the future of educational access, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and community transformation.
Become a Founding Partner- Permanent recognition as an inaugural sponsor
- Featured placement on our website
- Recognition at foundation events
- Press release inclusion
- VIP gala invitations
- Annual impact reporting
- Early access to future partnership opportunities
Executive Inquiry
Schedule a partnership conversation.
Share a few details and our partnership team will reach out within two business days to schedule a private briefing.
Let's build something transformative
Together we can create opportunity for generations to come.
Educational access. Economic mobility. Workforce readiness. Community transformation. Your sponsorship makes all of it possible.