PARTNER WITH US
elevate character in your community.
Become a corporate partner.
WHY PARTNER WITH US?
Meaningful connection. Mission impact.
That’s our kind of partnership.
In today’s divided world, character matters — in leadership, in community and in the workplace.
For nearly 40 years, Youth Frontiers has inspired more than 2 million people through retreats and experiences that build character, civility and community in young people and the adults who guide them.
In each of our programs, we equip youth and adults alike with the common language of character and challenge them to live with greater courage, kindness, responsibility and respect.
By partnering with Youth Frontiers, your organization can:
Align with a powerful mission
Support young people
Develop your leaders
Strengthen communities
ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Professional development and adult learning experiences
Support personal and professional growth through character-driven experiences:
PARENT ACADEMY
90-minute workshop for caregivers on raising kids with character.
GEOMETRY OF A LEADER
4-hour leadership workshop focused on presence, humility and courage.
KEYNOTES
Inspiring 45-60 minute talks on character, curiosity and civility.
Open enrollment or private sessions available. Discounted member pricing available for Chambers, Rotaries or Associations.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
YF LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON
Connect your employees to a 340+ person event exploring the future of character-driven leadership
MENTOR OPPORTUNITIES
Leaders can mentor high school students at our Character Academy Leadership Conferences or participate in select student retreats (grades 4-12)
MISSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
An invitation-only group of professionals from business, education and nonprofit sectors advancing YF’s mission through networking, advocacy and event support.
CORPORATE & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Support community-facing programs with a sponsorship package that aligns with your visibility and employee professional development goals.
COMMUNITY-SHARE PARTNERS
Cover retreat costs for students. Schools pay 50% and generous donors cover the rest — your support closes the gap.
EMPLOYEE MATCHING & IN-KIND GIVING
Maximize impact with employee giving programs and in-kind support.
Ready to Partner with Character?
Fill out this form and select how you’d like to invest in our mission and we’ll reach out to connect.
OUR IMPACT IN 2024-25
Retreats Delivered
438
Schools Served
384
Individuals Impacted
64,561
Volunteers Engaged
8,399
“YF programming continues to shape our future workforce and community culture for the better.”
— Genesys Works
OUR PARTNERS
Activar, Inc
Bakertilly
Bernatello’s Foods
Best Buy
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Blaze Credit Union
BMO
Cambria
Christensen Group Insurance
Ciresi Conlin, LLP
College of Saint Benedict Saint John’s University
College Possible Minnesota
Community Action – Partnership of Hennepin County
Cookie Cart
Cresset
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Deluxe
Dougherty Family College
Faegre Drinker
First Tee Minnesota
Fluid
Forte Real Estate Partners
Grandview Tire & Auto
Gustavus
Hellmuth & Johnson
Hubbard Broadcasting
JB
JNBA Financial Advisors
LDI – Liberty Diversified International
Littler
Luther Automotive
Marsh McLennan Agency
Maslon LLP
Minneapolis Foundation
Mortenson
MSP Commercial
Northside Achievement Zone
Old National Bank
Our Lady of Grace
Prairie School of Dance
Punch – A Boutique Investment Advisory
Redpath
Refine Wealth Strategies
Riverland Bank
Robins Kaplan LLP
Roers Companies
RSM
Saint John’s University
Scannell Properties
SFM – The Work Experts
Sit Investment Associates
Special Olympics Minnesota
Spenser Somers Foundation
Standard Heating & Air Conditioning
Stinson
Taft
The Excelsior Group
The Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group
Tradition Capital Bank
Twin Cities Orthopedics
US Bank
USTA Northern
Varde Partners
Westwood
Winnebago Industries Foundation
Winthrop & Weinstine
Minneapolis Foundation
Mortenson
MSP Commercial
Northside Achievement Zone
Old National Bank
Our Lady of Grace
Prairie School of Dance
Punch – A Boutique Investment Advisory
Redpath
Refine Wealth Strategies
Riverland Bank
Robins Kaplan LLP
Roers Companies
RSM
Saint John’s University
Scannell Properties
SFM – The Work Experts
Sit Investment Associates
Special Olympics Minnesota
Spenser Somers Foundation
Standard Heating & Air Conditioning
Stinson
Taft
The Excelsior Group
The Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group
Tradition Capital Bank
Twin Cities Orthopedics
US Bank
USTA Northern
Varde Partners
Westwood
Winnebago Industries Foundation
Winthrop & Weinstine
LEADERSHIP & ADVISORY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ANN MILLER
Strategic Excellence Manager,
Liberty Diversified International
JOE CAVANAUGH
Founder & CEO,
Youth Frontiers, Inc.
JON REISSNER*
President,
Activar
*board chair
KAREN HOHERTZ-JACOBS
Sr. Director, Omnichannel Operations and Services, Enterprise Project Management Office
Best Buy
TIM MCNEAL
Partner,
RSM US LLP
MISSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ALEX GOODWIN
Foundation & Community Engagement Manager,
Deluxe Corporation
BRIAN KELLY
Founding Partner,
Refine Wealth Strategies
DWIGHT JOHNSON
Retired Chrysler Corporation Executive
ERIC IVERSON
Equity Specialist,
Mounds View High School
HEATHER TESKEY
VP Marketing,
Andersen Corporation
ISADORA BLANCHE
Community Impact & Inclusion Senior Manager,
Winnebago Industries
JACKIE HERD-BARBER
Community Volunteer
JEN ROE DARLING
President & CEO,
Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation
JOHN REEVES
Principal,
St. Michael-Albertville High School
KEVIN ROTMAN
Audit Senior Manager,
Deloitte & Touche
MARK MCILMOYLE
Education Leader
MARK NEWSOME
Chief Financial Officer,
Advenshure, LLC
DR. MICHAEL LOVETT
Adjunct Faculty,
University of Minnesota & University of St. Thomas
MICHAEL GORDON
Practice Group Co-Chair/Partner,
Taft Law
MICHELLE MCKENNA
Counselor,
Brookfield East High School
MITCH DORR
Director of Activities,
ROCORI School District
PAIGE ROBERTS
Principal,
Reeder Elementary School
PAUL OMODT
Owner and Principal,
Omodt & Associates Critical Communications
RENATO WESTBY
Director of Strategy and Impact,
Common Hope
RYAN VANDEWIELE
Chief Legal Officer,
Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.
SHERRI SCHENDZIELOS
Assistant Principal,
Blaine High School
TAL GANANI
Knowledge & Innovation Attorney,
Paul Hastings
TIFFANY OGLE
TV Host,
The Morning Blend
TOM LANGSETH
Vice President of Wealth Management,
Blaze Credit Union
WILL BERIGAN
Wealth Advisor and President,
Shamrock Wealth Management
OMAHA ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ALEX WOLF
President,
Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O
DR. KEN BIRD
Retired CEO,
Avenue Scholars Foundation
FORREST NEWBURG
VP, Commercial Banking
Union Bank & Trust
JAN BROWN
Retired Counselor and Omaha YF Rep
JENNA INGRAM
Senior Manager,
Forvis Mazars
JIM HAVER
Assistant Principal,
Lewis Central High School
JOSIE MCDONNELL
Social Emotional Learning Supervisor,
Omaha Public Schools
KEVIN DASHER
VP,
Northwest Bank
ROB MAGLINGER
Manager of Community Relations,
Valmont Industries
SHELLY RUWE
Integrator,
Wall to Bridge
“MAC is where purpose meets partnership. Together, we’re scaling impact.”
— Brian Kelly, Co-founder, Refine Wealth Strategies
BECOME A PARTNER IN CHARACTER
Youth Frontiers equips today’s students and tomorrow’s leaders with the values to lead courageously and live compassionately.
Join us in building communities rooted in character.
PLEASE CONTACT RILEY MOYNIHAN AT RMOYNIHAN@YOUTHFRONTIERS.ORG