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501(c)(3) • EIN: 41-2768430 • Tax-Deductible Giving

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Builders of People Initiative is a trauma-informed systems library serving people and organizations through 46 active published works and 4 free public-domain frameworks. Your giving fuels infrastructure that protects dignity and scales across communities.

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1-Page Systems Overview (PDF)

A funder-ready summary of our mission, systems foundation, how impact is measured, and how support is used — aligned to our trauma-informed, dignity-first approach.

40-65%
Volunteer Retention Increase
50+
Organizations Served
20+
Years Building Systems
8
States Implementing

Proven Transformation Results

Organizations implementing our systems report sustained improvements

Volunteer Retention Rate

Before 35%
35%
After 85%
85%
+50 percentage points sustained improvement

Youth Program Completion

Before 34%
34%
After 87%
87%
+53 percentage points in one school year

Data Source: 50+ implementing organizations across 8 states, measured 2019-2024. Results verified through organizational self-reporting and third-party program evaluations.

Your Impact Per Dollar

See exactly what your contribution accomplishes

$50
Monthly Impact: • 50 families access resources
• 1 educator receives training
• Digital distribution costs
• Recognition as Sustainer
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$100
Monthly Impact: • 200 families empowered
• 1 full school implementation
• Printed facilitator guides
• Impact measurement funded
• Priority updates
$250
Monthly Impact: • 500 families served
• 3 organizations trained
• New curriculum development
• Multi-state rollout
• Quarterly impact calls
💡 Why Monthly Giving?
One-time gifts help today. Monthly support builds systems that work for years. Join 100+ sustainers removing barriers permanently.

Choose Your Giving Level

Every contribution scales trauma-informed leadership infrastructure. Select the option that fits your impact goals.

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One-Time or Monthly Support
Core operational support. Directly funds training delivery, materials printing, program travel, and ongoing system access for communities and organizations.
SUGGESTED GIVING LEVELS:
$25/mo
$50/mo
$100/mo
$250/mo
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Cohort Sponsorship
Fund complete structured cohort delivery using trauma-informed systems for youth development, volunteer transformation, leadership training, or returning citizen support.
Cohort includes: Participant workbooks, facilitator training, implementation guides, measurement tools, follow-up support
Investment Ranges: $500 (10-person cohort) • $1,000 (20-person) • $2,500 (50-person) • $5,000 (100-person)
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Large-Scale Implementation
Fund comprehensive rollout across entire communities, correctional facilities, re-entry networks, school districts, or statewide partner systems.
Implementation includes: Multi-site training, bulk materials, strategic planning, measurement framework, ongoing technical assistance
Examples: • Prison system (3-5 facilities)
• School district (10-20 schools)
• Statewide nonprofit network
• Multi-county re-entry program
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Why Donors Trust Builders of People Initiative

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Tax-deductible contributions. EIN: 41-2768430
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Measured Impact
40-65% retention gains. 87% program completion rates.
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20+ Years Proven
Multi-generational ministry. 46 published frameworks.
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100% Public Domain
Free access. No gatekeeping. Scalable dignity.

These frameworks didn't just reduce our volunteer turnover—they transformed our entire culture. We went from recruitment pressure to presence-based engagement. It's sustainable, dignified, and actually works.

— Community Organization Director
Implementing The Valued Volunteer Framework

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Builders of People Initiative

Presence Is The Leadership • Recognition Before Disclosure

Practicing Kind Legacy Public Domain

Our Impact

✓ 40–65% Volunteer Retention
✓ 50+ Organizations Served
✓ 20+ Years of Service
✓ 46 Published Curriculum Systems
✓ Kind Legacy Public Domain

🏆 PLATINUM TRANSPARENCY 2026 🏆

Recognized by Candid as a Top-Tier Nonprofit
Highest Level of Financial Accountability & Public Transparency

What This Means: Our complete financial records, Form 990 filings, board governance, and program outcomes are publicly accessible. Every dollar is traceable. Every impact is measurable. Zero gatekeeping.

501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status: Builders of People Initiative is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. EIN: 41-2768430

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