Corporate Partners
How your company can support
CSR Engagement
Directly support one or more of our three pillars of impact:
Fund workshops, training, and courses that help young people pursue their passion for STEM.
Alternatively, if your company delivers training, you might donate a course directly to one of our Stars e.g, a technical masterclass or presentation skills workshop.
1. Education
2. Donate Resources
Donate resources such as software, hardware, laptops, laser cutters, STEM or Arduino kits, 3D printers, whatever you can.
These donations empower our Stars to further their ideas and education and enable them to design and create the technology of the future.​
3. Mentorships
Fund connections between SMF Stars and subject-specific or neurodiversity mentors.​
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Alternatively, are you an organisation who offers Mentorships? Please do get in touch as we're always on the look out for more mentors.
Other ways to support
Commercial Partnerships
Donate a percentage of profits, or profits from a specific product or project.
This not only raises vital funds for our work but also creates a strong story around your brand’s social impact.
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Contact us to discuss tailored fundraising programmes which meet your company values.​
Employee Fundraising
From Cake Sales to sponsored walks - rally your employees, university or friends to organise a fundraiser.
No matter how small, every contribution makes an impact.
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Fundraising efforts can be set up through Just Giving or Paypal and we get Charity rates if you arrange your event through Paypal Fundraisers.​
Offer Industry Placements
Are you a professional body or organisation within the engineering sector - 3D printing, Robotics, Formula 1, IT, Design & Consultancy, Aeronautical, Structural, Civil engineering etc?
Providing internships or work experience placements to our Stars offers them valuable opportunities to gain experience and grow - and helps you build an inclusive workforce pipeline.
SMRRF
Our Flagship Fundraiser
Each year, we host the Sanjay Mortimer RepRap Festival (SMRRF) – a global gathering of makers, innovators, and industry leaders. All profits support SMF Stars.
Ways to get involved:
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Exhibit at SMRRF: to showcase your latest innovations to the community & network with other exhibitors.
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Sponsor key activities: Media, After Party, Maker Zone, Green Room, Lanyards, Badges, Tote Bags, Main Stage.
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Donate to our renowned Auction or Raffle: past donations have included unique 3D printers, software, and experiences.
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Volunteer at SMRRF: allowing your staff charity days to support the next generation.
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Additional Fundraising Initiatives
Come up with your own fundraising initiative online or in person. The wackier the better! Examples include:
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3D Printing Nerd’s Quiz Show
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3D Musketeers Head Shave & Pie Face
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ZacaryPrints 24hr Livestream
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Online auctions
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Raffles
Events & Conferences
Running an industry event, exhibition or conference?
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Consider donating space for the SMF to join and spread awareness of what we do. We could also help you organise in-event raffles, run an award, or other activities, to raise funds.
Donate
Every little helps, it really does!
Your support makes all the difference - either a one-time donation a monthly contribution.
No donation is too small and every contribution helps ensure the longevity of the SMF.
Please head over to our Donations Page which suggests a variety of ways in which you might be able to donate.
To discuss support options, please feel free to contact our CEO, Teula here: