Funding Goals

These are the most recent funding goals of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership. If you would like to learn more about investing in these programs and activities that will help us achieve our mission, please contact Colleen Smith, Director of Development, at (434) 982-4910 or by email at cms3q@virginia.edu.

Program Sponsorships

     Political Leaders Program, 1 year - $25,000
     PLP Weekend (8 available) - $2,500
     One full PLP Scholarship - $5,500
     One PLP student (tuition) - $1,800
     One PLP Weekend Speaker - $500
     One PLP Friday Field Trip (7 available) - $800
     PLP Graduation Dinner - $2,500
   
     College Leaders Program Sponsor, 1 year - $25,000
     One full CLP Scholarship - $4,500
     One CLP student (tuition) - $1,800
     One CLP Diversity Scholarship - $1,800
     One CLP student for a week - $450
     CLP Field Trips - $250, $500, $1,000
       (i.e. Washington D.C., Richmond, Norfolk, Danville)

     High School Leaders Program - $25,000
     One full HSLP Scholarship - $3,500
     One HSLP student (tuition) - $1,300
     One HSLP Diversity Scholarship - $1,300
     One HSLP student for a week - $200
     HSLP Field Trip to Richmond - $250
 

Special Event Sponsors
    General Assembly Alumni Reception (in part) - $250, $500, $750, $1,000
    General Assembly Legislative Luncheon (in part) - $250, $500, $750
 

Regional Chapter Event Sponsors - $250, $500, $750, $1,000
    (With funding we can plan outreach events in your town)
 

Regional Recruiting Receptions  - $250, $500, $1,000
 

Sorensen Leadership Series (launched in 2008) - $500, $1,000, $1,500, $2,500, $5,000
 

Sorensen’s Gala – Information available upon request
 

If you would like to invest in the Sorensen mission by contributing to our Funding Goals, please contact Colleen Smith, Director of Development, at (434) 982-4910 or by email at cms3q@virginia.edu.

Trust, Civility and Respect in Politics
 

 

Featured Alumni

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    Mike Taylor

    Danville/Southside Leaders Program

    Class of 2005

    The first person to graduate from three Sorensen programs, Mike was elected Sheriff of Pittsylvania County in November 2007. He is also a graduate of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2006 and the Candidate Training Program Class of 2006.