Partnerships at Uplift are rooted in the belief that everyone has something to give and
something to gain.
We exist not just to receive generosity, but to activate itWe’re not asking people to help us do good.
We’re inviting them to help build a society where good is easier to do.
3 kinds of partners
Tier | Who They Are | What They Do | How We Engage | Examples |
Mission Partners | Deeply aligned collaborators like churches, schools, or civic organizations | Share people, funds, and energy; integrate Uplift into their community life | Long-term relationships, shared planning, and mutual formation | Route volunteers, youth group drives, parish liaisons, ongoing partnerships |
Strategic Partners | Businesses or organizations that bring a skill, service, or specialty | Apply their craft for good — logistics, communications, catering, tech, etc. | Defined projects or sponsorships that connect business purpose to social purpose | NBKC Bank, Brancato’s Catering, Pet Resource Center of KC |
Supporting Partners | Donors, individuals, or groups who share resources or funding but haven’t yet connected relationally | Provide critical financial or in-kind support | Gratitude, stories of impact, gradual invitations to deeper alignment | Workplace giving, employee drives, one-time sponsors |
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