Dragon Kim Foundation – Parent Partnership Program
Empowering Youth. Strengthening Community. Building Together.
1. What Is the Parent Partnership?
The Parent Partnership is a cornerstone of the Dragon Kim Fellowship experience — a shared commitment between the Dragon Kim Foundation (DKF) and the parents of our Fellows. This initiative ensures that our Fellowship program remains free and accessible to all qualified students, regardless of financial background. It represents a true collaboration: parents, students, and DKF working hand in hand to empower the next generation of creative, compassionate leaders.
Through the Parent Partnership, families help sustain the Fellowship by raising funds that directly support student projects and program operations. These funds make it possible for every Fellow to receive training, mentorship, and project funding at no cost to them.
This truly is a DKF partnership with the parents of Fellows — a collaboration built on shared purpose, generosity, and the belief that together, we can create lasting impact.
2. Why the Parent Partnership Matters
Your participation has two powerful effects:
1. Sustaining the Program – Funds raised through the Parent Partnership allow DKF to provide project grants, leadership training, and operational support to every Fellow — including your child.
2. Expanding Awareness – By sharing the Fellowship story within your own network of friends, family, and colleagues, you help raise awareness and inspire future families, supporters, and community leaders to join this mission.
Together, these efforts strengthen the DKF community and ensure the continued growth of the Fellowship for years to come.
3. Completed Student Application
A completed Student Application for DKF-10 shall include the following:
| All Parents of Fellowship Applicants |
Deadline |
| Signed Parent Partnership Acknowledgement |
April 2026 |
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Signed Commitment Letter of Participation
|
March 1, 2026 – Time of Acceptance |
How Parents Participate
Each family participates in the Parent Partnership through one of the following two options:
1. Fundraising Option – Create a Personal Fundraising Page and raise $3,000 through your network of friends, family, and colleagues.
2. Direct Contribution Option – Make a direct contribution of $2,000 to the Dragon Kim Foundation in support of your child’s Fellowship.
3. Financial Hardship -- If you do not have the ability to do either Option, then you must fill out the Financial hardship letter and arrange for alternative arrangements.
This is not a tuition or a program fee — it is a partnership contribution that sustains the Fellowship program and ensures that all students can participate, regardless of financial circumstances.
4. Fundraising Timeline and Deadlines
Families are given one month from their student’s official acceptance into the DKF10 Cohort to complete their fundraising commitment. All Neon One fundraising pages must be set up and active prior to Training 1; the page should be shared with your network and fundraising complete by March 31, 2026. The Neon One link or proof of direct contribution must be submitted to DKF by the student’s commitment date to the DKF10 Cohort.
| Option 1: |
Deadline |
| Raise $3,000 |
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| Personalized Fundraising page setup |
March 5, 2026 - Prior to Training 1 |
| Fundraising completed by |
March 31, 2026 |
| Option 2: |
Deadline |
| Directly Contribute $2,000 |
|
| Contribution completed by |
March 5, 2026 - Prior to Training 1 |
If you anticipate difficulty meeting the timeline or goal, please contact DKF or complete the Financial Hardship Form to share your circumstances. DKF will work with every family to ensure continued participation — no student will ever be excluded due to financial need.
5. How to Set Up a Neon One Fundraising Page
DKF will provide each family with a campaign link to the DKF10 Parent Partnership where you will Create Your Page through our Neon One Platform – you will be able to Add your name, photo, and a short personal message.
Customize and Share – Upload an image or banner (optional). Share your fundraising page link with friends, family, and colleagues by email, text, and social media. Once your page is active, you'll provide your fundraising link to DKF as part of your student’s Cohort Commitment Packet.
6. Financial Hardship Option
We understand that each family’s situation is different. If you are unable to meet the full fundraising or contribution amount, please complete the Financial Hardship Form to tell us more about your circumstances. DKF will review all hardship requests confidentially and work with you to ensure that your student can fully participate in the program. Our goal is to maintain open access for every student while sustaining the quality and reach of the Fellowship experience.
| Letter of Financial Assistance |
Deadline |
| This is a letter stating financial hardship & inability to raise funds. Material shall also include supporting documents |
March 5 - Prior to Training 1 |
7. A True Partnership
The Parent Partnership is not just about funding — it’s about community. When you participate, you join a network of parents who believe in supporting youth leadership, creativity, and service. Your engagement — whether through outreach, storytelling, or generosity — directly helps Fellows bring their ideas to life and magnifies the impact of DKF’s mission across our region.
Together, we are investing in the next generation of changemakers — empowering our children and countless others to “Lead by Starlight.”
With Appreciation,
The Dragon Kim Foundation Team