Our Partnerships

40% of young people face serious mental health challenges before finishing school. 80% don't seek help due to stigma. At I Am Hope, we're changing these statistics alongside forward-thinking partners helping us reach every young person who needs support.

Visionary Partners

Our highest level of partnership, supporting strategic growth and long-term change.

Champion Partners

Recognised leaders in youth mental health advocacy.

Guardian Partners

Backing action with visibility and engagement.

Advocates & Support Partners

Valued partners stepping up to make a difference.

Why Partner With I Am Hope?

Proven Impact, Real Trust

Since 2010, we've spoken face-to-face with over 400,000 young people across New Zealand. Through our three key initiatives—I Am Hope school programmes, youth ambassadors, and Gumboot Friday's free counselling network—we're one of New Zealand's most trusted mental health organisations.

What’s In It for Your Business?

This isn’t just feel-good giving. It’s meaningful alignment that creates real value, for your team, your customers, and your brand.

  • Reputation with purpose: Align your brand with a cause people care about
  • Team pride and engagement: Create moments that matter through volunteering and workplace visits
  • Connection and reach: Join a network of like-minded business and community leaders
  • Purpose-led campaigns: Co-create initiatives that align with your brand and inspire your community
  • Tangible results: Get clear impact reporting to see your contribution in action
Connect With Our Partnership Team
Partnership Tiers

Investment Levels That Work for You

Visionary Partner

Premier recognition and strategic collaboration

All Champion partner benefits plus:
✓ Exclusive workplace visits from Mike King and team
✓ Logo placement across marketing materials
✓ Joint campaign development and co-branding opportunities
✓ Media engagement and press release collaboration
✓ VIP networking with board members and key stakeholders
Champion Partner

High-visibility partnership with direct access

✓ Personal meet-and-greet with Mike King at your premises
✓ Custom video content for your team and social media
✓ Featured collaboration on specific programmes
✓ Prominent website placement and event recognition
Guardian Partner

Meaningful recognition and engagement

✓ Logo placement on website and quarterly reports
✓ Exclusive roundtable discussions with leadership
✓ Project-specific recognition and media mentions
Advocate Partner

Valued support with clear acknowledgment

✓  Website listing and annual report recognition
✓ Project updates and impact reports
✓ Social media acknowledgment and branded materials
Support Partner

Foundation-level partnership

✓  Website listing and contribution impact updates

Next Steps

1
Connect

with our Partnership Team to discuss your organisation's goals

2
Discuss

opportunities that align with your business strategy

3
Develop

a customised partnership that delivers mutual value

4
Celebrate

your impact and start making a measurable difference

What Makes This Partnership Different?

Real Engagement. Real Results.
This is more than sponsorship, it’s a collaboration. We work closely with every partner to align our mission with your goals, co-creating meaningful, lasting impact for both your organisation and the young people we serve.

Long-Term Relationship Building
We believe in relationships, not transactions. Our structured partnership model is designed for long-term collaboration, providing you with predictability, deeper engagement, and the confidence that your contribution is creating lasting change year after year.

Tailored To You
Whether your focus is Corporate Social Responsibility, employee wellbeing, customer alignment, or brand positioning, we co-design a partnership that fits your needs and values. No two businesses are the same, so no two partnerships should be either.

Ready To Make A Difference?

Your won't just support our work—you'll amplify it.

When businesses like yours join our mission, we can reach more young people, bring more counsellors onboard, and change more minds about mental health. Together, we're saving lives.

Let's create something powerful together. Because when business and purpose align, extraordinary change happens.

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