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More than 4,000 committed HOBY volunteers plan and execute HOBY programs each year, serving both at the local HOBY affiliate level and on HOBY’s Board of Trustees. Due to the selfless efforts of volunteers and the contributions of generous donors, more than 9,000 students participate in HOBY programs annually.

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Team HOBY

Team HOBY

Be an Official Sponsor of Youth Leaders! A  TEAM HOBY sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to promote YOUR ORGANIZATION to young leaders.  Through the Team HOBY program the YOUR ORGANIZATION will be aligned with the leading international youth leadership programs. Through targeted print, banner and online advertising, Team HOBY will provide you with positive worldwide exposure, and show your students and stakeholders that you are an Official Sponsor of Youth Leaders.

HOBY has an Established Track Record of Success!

Since 1958 HOBY has provided lifelong leadership development opportunities empowering individuals to achieve their highest potential. Each year high schools from across the country send their top sophomore leader to attend HOBY leadership programs held in almost all fifty states and nine countries including Canada, Mexico, Bolivia, Argentina, Israel, Taiwan, China, Korea and this year Iraq.  Our programs culminate annually in a World Leadership Congress that attracts students from around the world.  Since HOBY’s founding, over 355,000 young people have attended HOBY youth leadership programs.  As a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization with a small paid staff, HOBY programs are carried out by a dedicated group of over 4,000 volunteers across the country who are passionate about HOBY’s mission. HOBY has established an exceptional brand within high schools, colleges and especially among youth leaders.

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Why Become a Member of TEAM HOBY?

  • Your sponsorship dollars go to a great cause – developing the potential in young people to be the leaders of tomorrow. Leadership matters. HOBY nurtures leadership potential in young people, who often go on to successfully lead businesses, community service organizations and governments.  Your sponsorship makes a difference.
  • Through use of the Team HOBY “Official Sponsor of Youth Leaders” logo, you will show your students, vendors, community partners and other stakeholders that you support youth leaders.
  • Opportunity to meet other leaders who are HOBY sponsors, donors and board members.  Our board members represent top companies around the world.
  • We will provide professional and thorough reporting of sponsorship activities, and be attentive to your needs as our partner.  We value the relationship with our Team HOBY sponsors, and will be responsive to your needs and true to our word. A TEAM HOBY relationship manager will be assigned to the YOUR ORGANIZATION.
  • Many participants in HOBY’s programs are your current student students, alumna, employees (and very likely your leaders) of tomorrow. With the ever-growing importance of securing top-notch employees, the Team HOBY program offers an excellent opportunity to develop a positive association to your company with these young leaders.