Sponsor the professionals our families are waiting for.
Every child and young adult with autism or another developmental disability deserves skilled, compassionate support. Your sponsorship helps students train for careers as behavior technicians and behavior analysts, so more families get that support closer to home.
- Secure checkout by Stripe
- Invoices available for organizations
- Led by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- You sponsorA business or individual invests in a student.
- A student trainsTraining and materials are covered.
- Mentored in the fieldReal guidance from experienced professionals.
- A career beginsCareer readiness and employer connections.
- Families get supportOne more skilled professional serving the community.
The need is growing faster than the workforce
More children are being identified with autism, and demand for trained behavior-analytic professionals keeps climbing. Sponsoring students closes that gap.
- 1 in 31 children aged 8 identified with autism in the U.S.1
- 132,307 job postings requiring BCBA certification in 2025, up from 789 in 20102
- +28% growth in demand for BCBAs in a single year, 2024 to 20252
Texas and North Carolina, two of the states we serve, rank in the top five nationally for BCBA job demand.2
Where your sponsorship goes
Sponsorships fund the pieces that turn an interested student into a working professional.
Training & materials
Student training, educational materials, and professional development.
Mentorship
Mentorship programming that pairs students with experienced professionals.
Career readiness
Workshops, resume development, mock interviews, and employer events.
Scholarships
Help for students who need assistance with training and career-readiness expenses.
Choose your sponsorship level
Pay securely online, or request an invoice for your organization. Every level directly supports students entering the field.
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Premier
Pathway Sponsor
$25,000+
Fund an entire student career cohort, from first training session to first job.
Supports- A full student career cohort
- Scholarships
- Training materials
- Mentorship programming
Recognition- Premier sponsor recognition
- Event participation
- Program recognition
- Annual impact report recognition
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Future Leader Sponsor
$10,000
Invest in students’ growth as professionals.
Supports- Student training
- Career workshops
- Professional development
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Workforce Champion
$5,000
Help students become job-ready.
Supports- Career readiness workshops
- Resume development
- Mock interviews
- Employer events
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Student Scholarship Sponsor
$2,500
Remove a financial barrier for a student.
Supports students who need help with- Training
- Educational materials
- Professional development
- Career readiness expenses
Payments are processed securely by Stripe. We never see or store your card or bank details. Want to sponsor above $25,000 or build a custom package? Let’s talk.
Not a company? Every gift counts.
Support a student with any amount. Gifts from friends, families, and neighbors add up to training, materials, and a real start in the field.
You’ll confirm your gift on Stripe’s secure checkout.
Give $100 securely- Card
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
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Built by a behavior analyst who knows what the field needs
Connecting The Dots is founded and led by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who supervises trainees and understands what it takes to grow skilled professionals.
Directed support
Each level funds the specific program areas listed for it.
A real partnership
Sponsors connect with a growing pipeline of future professionals, not just a logo placement.
Simple, secure giving
Pay online in minutes through Stripe, or request an invoice for your finance team.
Prefer an invoice? Let’s set it up.
Tell us your sponsorship level and how you’d like to pay. We’ll follow up with an invoice and next steps.
- We aim to respond within 24–48 business hours.
- Need a W-9 for your vendor records? Just check the box.
- Pay by invoice, bank transfer, or check, whatever works for your finance team.
Questions about sponsorship?
Sponsorship FAQ
Is my sponsorship tax-deductible?
Connecting The Dots: Respite & Training, LLC is a for-profit company, so sponsorships are not tax-deductible charitable contributions. Because sponsors receive recognition, many businesses treat sponsorship as a marketing or business expense. Please check with your tax advisor.
How can I pay?
Online through Stripe’s secure checkout by card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay (and bank transfer where available). Organizations can also request an invoice and pay by bank transfer or check.
Will I get a receipt?
Yes. Online payments receive an emailed receipt from Stripe, and invoiced sponsorships receive a paid invoice for your records.
Can I sponsor above $25,000 or customize a package?
Absolutely. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll build a package around your goals.
Who are the students?
Students and career-changers entering the behavior-analytic field, the future behavior technicians and behavior analysts who will support individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Is paying online secure?
Yes. Payments are handled entirely by Stripe, a PCI-certified payment processor. Your card and bank details never touch our website.
Be one of the first to connect the dots for a future professional.
Our student-to-career pathway is growing. Early sponsors help shape it from the start.