GOODProjects Holiday Ball:
Celebrating Our Champions
Join us as we honor three remarkable individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to GOODProjects' mission of empowering youth and families in Washington, DC. The Rubell Museum DC provides the perfect backdrop for recognizing these champions who exemplify the power of cross-sector partnership.
Recognizing Direct Investment
Each honoree has made significant
contributions directly impacting GOODProjects' youth and families, demonstrating their commitment to our community's future.
Cross-Sector Partnership
Our honorees represent the powerful
collaboration between grassroots
organizations, corporate leaders, and
philanthropic foundations that fuel our mission.
Inspiring Discussion
These profiles provide context for committee discussions about additional Chairs or Honorees who align with our vision of community transformation.
Executive Director, DC Youth Rugby
Brian Mihelic: Champion for Youth Development
Brian has transformed DC Youth Rugby into a powerful force for positive youth development in our community. His organization provides structured sports opportunities that might otherwise be inaccessible to many local youth.
"Brian's collaboration has created safe, healthy spaces for GOODProjects youth to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and confidence that extends far beyond the playing field."
We honor Brian for embodying the grassroots, community-based approach that helps us deliver on our mission every day.
Mark Young: Corporate Leadership in Action
Senior Executive, Amazon
Mark has established himself as a corporate leader with an exceptional commitment to community engagement in DC, leveraging Amazon's resources to make a difference where it matters most.
Investment in GOODProjects
Through Mark's leadership, Amazon has provided crucial sponsorship and in-kind support for our youth and family programs, demonstrating what meaningful corporate community partnership looks like.
Creating Lasting Impact
Mark's efforts set a powerful model for how the private sector can support local community solutions, creating pathways for sustainable change and opportunity.
Ami Aronson: Philanthropic Vision
A Legacy of Community Support
Ami leads one of DC's most respected foundations, continuing a legacy of thoughtful philanthropy deeply rooted in community needs an daspirations.
Transformative Investment
Under Ami's leadership, the Bernstein Family Foundation has provided sustained, flexible funding that enables GOODProjects to respond innovatively to emerging community challenges and opportunities.
Partnership Philosophy
We honor Ami for embodying a philanthropic approach that trusts in community-led solutions and invests in our mission for the long term, helping us grow our impact year after year.
Three Pillars of Partnership
Grassroots Youth Development
Brian Mihelic represents the power of community-based organizations working directly with our youth to build skills, confidence, and opportunity through structured activities.
Corporate Sponsorship
Mark Young exemplifies how corporate leadership can translate into meaningful support for community initiatives, bringing resources and visibility to our mission.
Philanthropic Investment
Ami Aronson showcases the vital role of foundation partners who provide the flexible ,sustained funding that allows for innovation and growth in our programs.
Expanding Our Circle of Champions
Strategic Considerations
Who in our networks could strengthen the event's fundraising potential while aligning with our story of direct investment GOODProjects' mission?
Leverage Existing Honorees
How can we use these confirmed honorees to frame our outreach to potential additional Chairs, Co-Chairs, and sponsors?
Complementary Profiles
Consider reviewing the companion deck listing potential additional Honorary Chairs/Co-Chairs to identify ideal candidates who complement our existing honorees.