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Join the Youth Leadership Institute’s
Circle of Support Membership
Please review our donor membership options below. Monthly, quarterly or yearly support is the best way support the youth in our programs as it provides a continuous source of funding and does not require the continual output of resources required to replace one-time gifts.
Youth Supporter – Annual gift of $10-$99
Example of fund use: Supply one YLI youth with leadership training materials
- Thank you and tax letter from CEO
- YLI “Youth Supporter” Membership Card
- Subscription to YLI Insider newsletter
Youth Patron - Annual gift of $100-$499
Example of fund use: Provide one trainer for one YLI class
- Includes benefits above, and
- YLI “Youth Patron” Membership Card
- Listing in Annual Report
Youth Friend - Annual gift of $500-$999
Example of fund use: Provide one semester of youth stipends for one YLI class. Stipends are provided so low-income youth who would typically have to work are able to instead acquire leadership and professional
skill sets.
- Includes benefits above, and
- YLI “Youth Friend” Membership Card
- Invitation to all YLI events
Youth Advocate – Annual gift of $1,000-$4,999
Example of fund use: Provide one year of youth stipends for one YLI class. Stipends are provided so low-income youth who would typically have to work are able to instead acquire leadership and professional skill sets.
- Includes benefits above, and
- YLI “Youth Advocate” Membership Card
- Letter and gift from YLI CEO
Youth Ambassador - Annual gift of $5,000-$9,999
Example of fund use: Provide a semester of leadership training for one YLI youth group
- Includes benefits above, and
- YLI “Youth Ambassador” Membership Card
- Invitation to Annual Youth Ambassador, Champion and Visionary Dinner
Youth Champion – Annual gift of $10,000-$24,999
Example of fund use: Provide a full year of leadership training for one YLI youth group
- Includes benefits above, and
- YLI “Youth Champion” Membership Card
- Personal visit with YLI CEO and YLI Board Chair
Youth Visionary – Annual gift of $25,000+
Example of fund use: Provide one year of PhD research to develop innovative
youth leadership techniques
- Includes benefits above, and
- YLI “Youth Visionary” Membership Card
- Engraved recognition on Youth Visionary Wall at YLI Headquarters
Please click here to choose your membership level and donate
We do have a one-time gift option if that is the best fit for your donation goals:
Maureen Sedonaen Youth Impact Fund 
"Over 20 years ago, I had a dream to create an organization that built excellent youth engagement programs and would ensure a lasting impact. YLI today is the realization of that dream. It has been an incredibly rewarding journey. "
- Maureen Sedonaen, Founder
Please click here to choose your one-time gift amount
Car Donation
Several or our supporters have chosen to donate their cars through our car donation program. If you are interested in learning more about this program, please send an email to info@yli.org or call Niki Hinton (415) 836-9160 ext. 250.
Youth Benefactor
Include the Youth Leadership Institute in your planned giving. YLI can receive bequests, CGA’s, Remainder Trusts, Stock, Property and many other types of planned giving donations. To learn more, or to inform YLI of a planned gift, please send an email to info@yli.org or call Niki Hinton (415) 836-9160 ext. 250.