How You Can Sponsor a Woman’s Journey (Even If You Can’t Donate Right Now)

At Staging Her, we believe that women’s empowerment begins when the world stops asking her to stay small. Our mission is to help women from underrepresented and developing communities rise beyond barriers through the transformative power of circus and performance. Every woman who joins our program embarks on a courageous journey—claiming space, discovering voice, and stepping into leadership.

We know that not everyone is in a place to give financially. But supporting a woman’s journey doesn’t always require a donation. Advocacy for women’s empowerment comes in many forms—showing up, speaking out, sharing stories, and standing beside her. Your voice, time, and presence can be just as powerful as a check.

Here are meaningful ways you can sponsor a woman’s journey with us, even if you can’t give right now.

Share Her Story on Social Media

One of the simplest but most impactful ways to support a woman’s journey is by sharing her story on social media. Follow the Staging Her’s pages and spread their updates, videos, and success stories. When you share posts about a woman’s performance or achievements, you help shine a spotlight on their talent and dreams. Your Facebook post or tweet might reach someone new – perhaps a future donor, volunteer, or mentor who was unaware of the cause until they saw your share.

Not a follower yet? Check out our social media pages and follow us to help us spread the word.

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Remember, your voice online can be a powerful force for women’s empowerment. Every time you share a post, story, or performance, you help introduce our mission to new audiences who might not otherwise hear it. That ripple effect can inspire others to engage, get involved, and take action. With just a click and a few heartfelt words, you become a digital advocate who elevates her journey and helps our movement grow.

Volunteer Your Time and Skills

If you can’t give funds, give what you can—your time, skills, or hands-on help. Organizations like ours run on the energy of volunteers just as much as donors. Whether you’re a performer, a marketer, or simply someone who wants to pitch in, there’s a place for you. You might help with event ticketing, capture photos or video, assist with admin tasks, or lend creative skills like writing or design. Even unglamorous tasks—like handing out programs or cleaning up—make a big difference. Your time keeps the program running and directly supports each woman’s journey. And in return, you get to witness the impact of your help up close.

For more information on volunteer opportunities, reach out to us here.

Amplify the Mission in Everyday Conversations

As we mentioned earlier, sharing on social media is a powerful way to spread the word—but don’t overlook the impact of everyday conversations. Talking about our mission with a friend over coffee, mentioning a recent performance at your book club, or bringing up our work in your workplace or community group can spark genuine interest. These small, personal moments of advocacy create ripple effects that social media alone can’t always reach. When the women in our program hear their stories are being shared and celebrated in real life, it sends a powerful message: you are seen, supported, and believed in.

Offer event space, gear, or supplies through personal or workplace connections.

Have access to a space, equipment, or supplies? Your connections could make a huge impact. Whether it’s offering a rehearsal room, lending sound or lighting gear, or donating items like fabric, makeup, or tools, in-kind contributions help us stretch every dollar further. You might also know someone—through your workplace, gym, school, or community—who can offer what we need. These resources may seem small, but they make our programs possible and help women train, perform, and grow in a safe, supported environment.

Help Us Build Connections That Open Doors

One meaningful way to support Staging Her—without spending a dime—is by connecting us to opportunities and people who believe in women’s empowerment. If you come across a grant, community award, or local spotlight for impactful nonprofits, take a moment to nominate us. These recognitions and micro-grants can lead to crucial funding, greater visibility, and expanded programming.

Just as valuable is introducing us to individuals, businesses, or organizations aligned with our mission. Whether it’s an arts council, a women-led company, or someone passionate about advocacy, these connections can open doors to collaborations, sponsorships, or other forms of support. A single introduction or nomination can help us secure costumes, rehearsal space, or bring one more woman into the program. Your network may hold exactly the connection we need—and sharing it is a powerful act of advocacy.

Do you have an idea of an organization you think we should be partnering with? Let us know!

Share Your Story to Inspire Others

If you’ve already shared our mission in conversation or reposted a performance online, consider taking it one step further. Writing a personal testimonial—about how our work or a specific performance impacted you—can deeply resonate with others. These reflections can be shared on social media, added to our website, or posted as a review to help build credibility and community. Want to go even further? Pitch an article or guest post to your local newspaper, blog, or community newsletter. By sharing your connection to Staging Her in your own words, you help amplify our mission and bring more visibility to the women we serve. Your story might be the spark that brings a new supporter into the circle.

Empowering a woman through the arts takes a community and every act of support matters. You don’t need money to make a difference. By sharing her story, showing up, volunteering your skills, or simply offering words of encouragement, you become part of her journey. Sponsorship is more than a donation—it’s the smile in the crowd, the hand behind the scenes, the post that amplifies her voice. So even if you can’t give financially, take heart: you still have so much to offer. Together, we rise.