BOOST IT FORWARD FUND
A COLLECTIVE COMMITMENT TO CARE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS
Early educators are the heart of our communities — yet when unexpected financial crises strike, too many face those moments alone. The BOOST It Forward Fund invites early education organizations to come together in a shared, proactive commitment to support teachers when they need it most.
The BOOST It Forward Fund is a pledge-based giving initiative that allows ECE organizations to commit an annual contribution to BOOST with the flexibility to fund that pledge in whatever way best fits their school community.
Rather than a one-size-fits-all donation model, BOOST It Forward empowers each organization to choose an approach that aligns with its values, culture, and capacity. By making a 2026 BOOST It Forward Fund pledge, your organization joins a growing network of leaders who believe caring for teachers must extend beyond the classroom.
All BOOST It Forward pledges for 2026 will be due by October 1st, giving schools ample time to plan, engage their community, and raise funds in a meaningful way.
4 FLEXIBLE WAYS TO FUND YOUR PLEDGE
Owner-Funded
Some organizations choose to fund their pledge directly as part of their annual giving. This option allows leadership to make an upfront investment in ECE teachers without additional fundraising.
Monthly Giving
Break your pledge into manageable monthly contributions throughout the year. This approach spreads impact over time and fits easily into existing budgets or recurring donation schedules.
School-Led Fundraisers
Raise your pledge through community-driven fundraisers like spirit weeks, dress-up days, bake sales or seasonal events that build connection while reinforcing your commitment to caring for teachers.
Family Participation
Invite families to participate through a simple per-child contribution (ex. 200 students x $5/child = $1,000 pledge). Small gifts add up quickly and give families a way to support the educators who care for their children.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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There is no minimum or maximum pledge amount required. Organizations can choose what feels meaningful and achievable for their school community. For context, the average BOOST emergency grant provided to a teacher in 2025 was $1,575.
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Your pledge may be funded in any way that fits your community, including owner-funded contributions, monthly giving, family participation, school-led fundraisers, or a combination of all of the above approaches.
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All 2026 BOOST It Forward Fund pledges should be fully paid by October 1, 2026, allowing time to plan and raise funds throughout the year.
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BOOST provides emergency financial grants to early childhood educators facing unexpected crises, helping them remain housed, have reliable transportation, be food secure, and stay employed so they can continue teaching.
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Yes. Participating organizations will receive quarterly reminders, fundraising ideas, and optional resources to help make fulfilling their pledge simple and successful.
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We understand circumstances change. If you need to adjust your pledge or request flexibility, the BOOST team is always open to a conversation. Reach out to our Executive Director Kate Hubschman at khubschman@boostbyhinge.org.
More questions? Please contact our Executive Director Kate Hubschman at khubschman@hingeadvisors.com.