Lifetime of Opportunity
A Coca-Cola Scholars Alumni Campaign for Lifelong Engagement
POWER IN BUILDING COMMUNITY FOR A LIFETIME
More than 30 years ago, a group of visionary leaders made the decision to invest in the communities that they’d served for nearly a century. An investment that would bring together some of the most talented, compassionate, and extraordinary young people in a single network.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation exists to further that vision to uplift, encourage, and connect our next generation of leaders - leaders who are innovative, forward-thinking, and change makers.
Coca-Cola Scholars are extraordinary. You care about people, the world, the environment, and our collective future, and we are so proud to have invested in you with a college scholarship. It’s the anchor of our mission, and it’s a privilege to have celebrated your leadership for over 30 years.
As your Scholar network has grown, we’ve witnessed an evolution. What began as a simple transaction, a scholarship check, has blossomed into a truly transformational community of leaders.
All of you are united by one thing – your collective vision to give back.
You are an extraordinary individual, and together with your Coca-Cola Scholars family, you are part of a community that has become a really powerful catalyst for positive change.
ALUMNI DONATIONS FOR ALUMNI PROGRAMS
To keep this impressive community vibrant and connected, the Foundation created engagement opportunities including an Alumni Advisory Board, a newsletter, the Coke Scholars Connect networking platform, a leadership curriculum, a coaching program, networking events, service days, and a Leadership Summit.
While Coca-Cola provides scholarship funding and substantial operational support, the activities requested by Scholars and alumni to facilitate connection and development require additional funds — funds that a dedicated alumni community can provide.
We want to elevate the network by creating new and expanding existing programming that adds value, purpose, and opportunity to the Scholar community.
With your help, we believe we can:
- Nurture mentoring, coaching, internship and networking opportunities within the Scholar community to create connections that spark greater positive impact.
- Create lifelong learning opportunities, in person and online, to connect and learn from one another in ways that inspire, build community and unleash the power of the Scholars network.
- Support refreshing real-world impact, including service opportunities and financial support that drive change.
- Empower Scholars to take full advantage of opportunities through need-based assistance.
Imagine a future where…
- Alumni further enhance their leadership skills through expert-led, multi-day in-person training together with fellow Coca-Cola Scholars.
- Alumni enable grants to Scholars to lead service and networking programs to locally connect Coke Scholars.
- Coca-Cola Scholars participate in Scholar-led content-oriented programs such as TED-style talks, book clubs, and resume/interview workshops.
- At times of transition, Coke Scholars can receive coaching from other Coke Scholars and alumni who have received specialized training tailored to the unique needs of Coke Scholars.
We are proud and excited to help you on your journey as leaders and want the Coca-Cola Scholars community to be a force for good in your lives.
By enhancing your skills, sharing your experiences, creating connections, and starting the conversations that deepen understanding and help us do things differently, we hope you will be a force for good in the communities you serve.
Join us by investing in the future of the Scholars family and beyond.
GIVING LEVELS
Unless you prefer to remain anonymous, campaign donors will be recognized at these levels. Gift commitments can be fulfilled over a five-year period and can include cash and documented planned gifts.
$100,000 and above - Visionary Leader
$50,000 to $99,999 - Lifetime Ambassador
$25,000 to $49,999 - Inspiring Influencer
$10,000 to $24,999 - Impactful Innovator
$5,000 to $9,999 - Optimistic Advocate
Less than $5,000 - Encouraging Investor
Your engagement will create ripple effects beyond the Scholar community to affect greater change for good. Together, we can commit $750,000 to $1,000,000 (fulfilled over a five-year period) toward enhancing alumni programs and connectivity with student and alumni Scholars. Consider your gift and investment today.