Gumball Capital wouldn’t exist as it is without the help of generous partners across many different realms. In this space, we would like to take the time to highlight and feature our sponsors and the external organizations that have helped Gumball become the organization it is today.
Schools
- New York University
- North Iowa Community College
- NorthWestern University
- Palo Alto High School
- Point Loma Nazarene University
- Stanford University
- University of California – Berkeley
- University of California – Santa Barbara
- University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
- University of Pennsylvania
- Yale University
Strategic Partners
As a branch of the organization Kiva.org, Campus Kiva is a national network of college chapters which seeks to engage students in microlending. Campus Kiva works to establish permanent microfinance clubs on campuses across the country and provides them with the resources they need to participate in group lending through Kiva.org.
Wokai is a 501c3 non-profit organization that enables Chinese people to lift themselves from poverty. Wokai is Chinese for “I start,†demonstrating its commitment to helping the impoverished help themselves. Through their website, they connect contributors worldwide with entrepreneurs in rural China to help them start small businesses. They have more than 80 active representatives across the US and in China.
Non-commercial Sponsors
In 1996, Youth Venture was launched with the vision that everyone in society could take initiative and address social needs, rather than looking to the elite few who lead today. With so many more people taking initiative, imagine how many more problems we could solve! Young people are critical to this vision, because we believe that you have to start taking initiative when you’re young. If you wait till you’re an adult it might be too late, because by then you’ll already be set in your path of who you’ll be when you grow up. On the other hand, if you do have an experience of taking initiative at a young age, it is likely that this will prepare you to lead and create positive change throughout your life.
Do Something believes you have the power to make a difference. It is our aim to inspire, support and celebrate a generation of doers: people who see the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action. At DoSomething.org we provide the tools and resources for you to convert your ideas and energy into positive action. Be part of a generation of doers.
The Haas Center for Public Service at Stanford University connects academic study with community and public service to strengthen communities and develop effective public leaders. The Center aspires to develop aware, engaged and thoughtful citizens who contribute to the realization of a more just and humane world.
Commercial Sponsors
We would also like to thank Gumball.com for their generous commitment to donate gumballs for next year’s Challenge.
Gumball.com started selling their first gumball in 1993 and has expanded their product line to over 300 products today. Gumball.com offers gumballs in a variety of shapes and sizes with flavors ranging from Strawberry Shortcake to Sour Cotton Candy in addition to a wide selection of gumball machines, candy machines, bulk candy, and bouncy balls. The small company aims for high customer satisfaction and aims to build quality relationships with customers. They hope to reach out through entrepreneurial efforts to the community through excellent causes like Gumball Capital.
