Alliance Foundation
Scholar Success Circle
The Scholar Success Circle
At Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, we know brilliance is equally distributed across Los Angeles — regardless of zip code — but opportunity is not. The City of Los Angeles needs leaders who are willing to invest in the next generation and shine a light on their brilliance.
The Circle champions the mission of Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, helping ensure that every scholar graduates ready for college and a purposeful future.
A Community Committed to Scholar Success
The Scholar Success Circle is a purpose-driven, philanthropic community of supporters dedicated to expanding access for scholars across Los Angeles. Through cumulative annual contributions of $5,000 or more, members help propel transformative opportunities for Alliance scholars while joining a community of individuals from diverse sectors dedicated to creating lasting impact across our city.
Through leadership, engagement, and philanthropy, members play a vital role in growing Alliance’s impact across the communities we serve.
“Alliance’s scholars are exceptional, its families are inspiring, and its leaders are talented, caring professionals committed to student success. It is an honor to support their work across Los Angeles.”
— Erik Kronstadt
Alliance Foundation Board of Trustees
Founding Scholar Success Circle Member
Leadership Giving with Lasting Impact
We believe philanthropy is most meaningful when it extends beyond a contribution.
The Scholar Success Circle creates opportunities for members to become active partners, connect directly with scholars, educators, and school communities, while helping advance Alliance’s mission.
As a member of the Circle, your leadership is recognized through a series of optional opportunities:
Experience Impact Firsthand
Enjoy a Welcome School Tour led by an Alliance principal and school leadership.
Connect with Scholars
Engage directly with our scholars through the Career Exploration & Internship Program by serving on career panels, volunteering as a professional mentor for our 8-week internship program, or hosting a group of scholars at your company.
Shape Futures
Review scholarship essays and interview scholars each spring through the Alliance Scholarship Award Process.
Network
Attend an exclusive Scholar Success Circle dinner with our CEO and Alliance Foundation Board of Trustees, designed to connect members with one another and our shared work.
VIP Access
Receive special access to Alliance Foundation events, such as donor salons, and two complimentary tickets to our Heroes Among Us event ($2,000 value).
Amplify the Work
Serve as an Ambassador and Advocate for Alliance College-Ready Public Schools by sharing the work of Alliance and the Circle within your own network.
“While the scale of the need can be daunting, it only fuels my drive to share scholars’ stories. Knowing that the funds we raise can uplift and support a scholar’s future is what keeps me going.”
— Christine Bae
Partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Founding Scholar Success Circle Member
Join Us!
Membership in the Scholar Success Circle is extended to individuals and organizations committed to making a meaningful investment of $5,000 or more in Alliance scholars, families, school communities, and the future of Los Angeles.
Together, we can ensure more young people graduate prepared to lead, contribute, and thrive.
To learn more, please contact Diego Hernandez, Director of Individual Giving & Stewardship, at
dhernandez@laalliancefoundation.org.