School Partnerships
Schools are at the heart of Chicago’s communities. Direct investment into a school community puts resources into the hands of the principals, teachers, and staff who know exactly where they’re needed most. Expanding these partnerships ensures more students can benefit.
Engaging Partners. Building Relationships. Maximizing Impact.
We coordinate with CPS schools and partners to align investment with school-level priorities and enable funders to partner closely with principals, teachers and staff to address challenges and advance student success.
Across Chicago, partners are already working directly with schools to meet real-time needs, and there are many opportunities for additional support to benefit both students and the broader community. Through direct partnership, there is clear visibility into how resources are used and the impact they make.
Pathways to Partner with CPS Schools & Students
- Sponsor-a-School
- School Space Upgrades
- After-School Clubs & Enrichment
- Career Connected Exposure
- Scholarships
- Compassion Fund
Get involved advancing equity in Chicago schools
The ongoing involvement of community and philanthropic partners plays a vital role in supporting Chicago Public Schools students. Join us as we work with CPS to address learning gaps and promote safe, equitable learning environments for all.
CFF connects partners with CPS schools based on their interests and expertise and the schools’ specific needs. This approach ensures that all funding is leveraged strategically to maximize the impact of each partnership.
Sponsor-a-School
The CFF Sponsor-a-School program provides a unique, customizable opportunity for companies, foundations, individuals and groups to build meaningful long-term relationships with individual CPS schools. Sponsor-a-School is a response to our philanthropic community’s interest in and positive experiences closely supporting Chicago Public Schools.
Sponsor-a-School creates mutually-beneficial partnerships built on aligned visions among schools and their sponsors. Ninety-five percent of students attending sponsored schools come from low-income backgrounds. Join us as a sponsor to engage with a CPS school, experience their culture and strengths, and help address their unique needs.
Get Involved
Why organizations join our Sponsor-a-School program
Customized School Sponsorships
CFF works with potential sponsors to match them with schools that align with their goals and have a demonstrated need for extra support. Each partnership is developed through close collaboration between school leadership and their sponsor. This ensures that sponsorships help meet the most pressing needs in a given school community – and that you see the greatest impact from your support.
All sponsorships are designed to include the elements described below, including a three-year minimum financial commitment.
Connect with CFF about Sponsoring a School
