Phoenix Forward: Rise With Us

For seven years, Sherman Phoenix has been a place where entrepreneurs grow, community thrives, and dreams take flight. Your support fuels our programs, empowers local business owners, and helps us continue building a vibrant, inclusive space for all.

Every gift counts, no matter the size. When you give, you are not just donating, you are helping spark opportunity, ignite growth, and lift our community higher.

Join us in moving Phoenix Forward. See below how your gift can make a tangible difference.

Rising Ember

$1,000 – $2,499

Recognition:

Listed on the Sherman Phoenix website as a Phoenix Forward supporter
Social media thank-you post
Name listed in the event program and digital signage at the 7-Year Celebration

Impact:

Your gift helps fund one entrepreneur coaching session or supports youth programming and community engagement events that inspire the next generation of changemakers.

Soaring Flame

$2,500 – $4,999

Recognition:

All benefits of Rising Ember, plus:
Highlighted feature on Sherman Phoenix social media platforms
Inclusion on the Phoenix Forward donor wall for one year
Invitation to donor appreciation reception

Impact:

Your support provides micro-grant assistance for one small business or covers a series of financial literacy and wellness workshops hosted at the Sherman Phoenix.

Ascendant Wing

$5,000 – $9,999

Recognition:

All benefits of Soaring Flame, plus:
Prominent logo placement on website and event materials
Recognition in the Sherman Phoenix annual impact report
On-stage acknowledgment during the 7-Year Celebration

Impact:

Your contribution helps launch or stabilize a Black-owned business by providing technical support, marketing assistance, or space rental subsidies within the Phoenix marketplace.

Phoenix Rise

$10,000 – $14,999

Recognition:

All benefits of Ascendant Wing, plus:
Year-round recognition on the Sherman Phoenix Donor Wall
Opportunity for a sponsored spotlight video or story shared through our channels
VIP seating and recognition at the 7-Year Celebration

Impact:

Your investment supports one full year of business incubation programming that provides training, mentorship, and resources for up to five local entrepreneurs.

Legacy Phoenix

$15,000 and above

Recognition:

Lifetime placement on the Sherman Phoenix Donor Wall
Featured story on the website and in the annual report
Logo on major event materials, press releases, and signage
Personalized social media campaign celebrating your commitment
Private tour and luncheon with the Sherman Phoenix leadership team

Impact:

Your transformative gift powers strategic expansion initiatives such as business accelerator cohorts, space renovations, and new program development that ensure Sherman Phoenix continues to rise and empower Milwaukee entrepreneurs for generations.