Sponsor Deck · 2026
Help us build the next generation of HBCU leaders.
Your Support. Their Future. Our Community.
Mission
Developing HBCU leaders through mentorship.
Champions Leadership Network develops student leaders through mentorship, teamwork, professionalism, and campus engagement — creating opportunities that foster student success and long-term career development at HBCUs.
Vision
The premier leadership culture for HBCUs.
A national network where students are empowered to lead, mentor, and inspire — built on an athletics-inspired culture of excellence.
Impact
Leaders today. Champions tomorrow.
Your investment helps us provide mentorship, leadership training, academic support, and life-changing opportunities for students to become leaders in their communities and beyond.
Develop Leaders
We equip students with the skills, confidence, and mindset to lead.
Build Communities
We create positive change by serving and strengthening our communities.
Create Legacies
We build a pipeline of future leaders who will inspire generations to come.
Audience
Who we serve.
HBCU students
Undergraduates seeking mentorship, leadership, and career pathways.
University partners
Campus offices and faculty invested in student success.
Alumni & community
Mentors, donors, and advocates connected to HBCU culture.
Employers & brands
Organizations recruiting diverse, ready-to-lead talent.
Leadership structure
The coaching staff.
Team Captain
Executive Director — sets vision and leads the chapter.
Offensive Coordinator
Programs Lead — runs leadership and mentorship initiatives.
Defensive Coordinator
Operations Lead — manages logistics and accountability.
Special Teams
Outreach & Recruitment — grows the next class of champions.
Equipment Manager
Sponsorships & Resources — partner relations and fundraising.
Strength Coach
Mentorship Lead — pairs students with mentors and tracks growth.
Press Secretary
Communications — story, brand, and media.
Sponsorship opportunities
Choose your tier.
Title Sponsor
$10,000+Premier recognition, logo placement on all materials, events, and website, speaking opportunities, and more.
Gold Sponsor
$5,000 – $9,999Logo placement, social media recognition, event mentions, and more.
Silver Sponsor
$2,500 – $4,999Logo on select materials, social media recognition, and event mentions.
Bronze Sponsor
$500 – $2,499Name listing, social media recognition, and event mentions.
Partner with us to empower student leaders, strengthen communities, and create lasting impact.
Goals
The roadmap.
Founding HBCU chapter
Launch our inaugural campus chapter and prove the model.
Regional HBCU expansion
Bring chapters to additional HBCUs across the South.
Multi-campus network
Scale into a connected network of HBCU leadership chapters.
National HBCU footprint
The premier athletics-inspired leadership culture for HBCU students nationwide.
Branding visuals
The look.
Lead. Inspire. Win.
Our crest fuses athletics, academia, and championship heritage — navy and silver with championship-gold accents — built to live on jerseys, banners, decks, and digital alike.
Partner with Champions
Together, we can make an impact that lasts a lifetime.
Reach out at clnleaders@gmail.com or start the conversation below.
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