Partner + Support
Put a controller in more hands
We bring the pilots, the aircraft, and the curriculum. Partners bring the room, the students, or the funding that makes a seat possible.
Ways to work with us
Schools & school divisions
Classroom and after-school drone, coding, and STEM blocks — equipment and instructors included.
Nonprofits & community organizations
Recurring youth flight clubs in the spaces families already trust.
Libraries & community sites
Drop-in STEAM labs and intro flight demos for all ages.
Companies & employers
Fund seats, aircraft, and scholarships, and connect students to real career pathways.
Foundations & funders
Multi-site programming and workforce exposure across Hampton Roads.
Volunteers & donors
Give time on the flight line, or fund the seats that make access possible.
Program inquiry
Bring a program to your organization
Four short steps. A real person on our team reads every submission and replies within two business days.
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Who you are
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Prefer to talk first?
Support the mission
Fund the flight line
Gifts fund aircraft, batteries, instructors, and seats for students and families for whom cost would otherwise be a barrier.
Every Child Flies Fundraiser
Help us raise funds to put a controller in every child's hands. Gifts directly sponsor student seats, aircraft, and instructors.
Give to the fundraiserMake a donation
One-time or recurring gifts fund aircraft, batteries, instructors, and program seats.
Sponsor a program or community experience
Underwrite a class, a club season, or a community flight day at a specific site.
Provide in-kind support
Donate equipment, space, printing, or professional services your organization can offer.
Fund participant access
Cover seats for students and families for whom cost would otherwise be a barrier.
Support equipment and transportation
Help us keep a working fleet and get it to the neighborhoods that need it.
Discuss corporate or foundation partnership
Multi-site programming, workforce pipelines, and grant-funded initiatives.
501(c)(3) verified. The Okii Dream Initiative, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. EIN 41-4201163. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Volunteer
Give time on the flight line
Volunteers help us run safe, well-staffed sessions. No drone experience is required for most roles — we will train you.
- Session support — help set up, spot student pilots, and keep the flight line safe
- Instruction support — assist certified instructors during classes and labs
- Career speakers — share your work in aviation, technology, or public safety
- Events — staff community flight days and STEAM activations
- Skills-based — media, grant writing, data, or administrative support
Use the program inquiry form above and choose Volunteer or Mentor in the first step, or email us directly. We only ask for what we need to contact you.
How we partner
Community & Student Support Partnerships
- The partners
- Schools, youth-serving nonprofits, community institutions, and public agencies host Okii Dream Initiative drone education sessions where families and students already gather.
- The program
- Students start with an introductory flight session covering safety and controls, then continue with ongoing flight training and mission-based challenges.
- What the host provides
- A trusted, accessible community space where families already gather — so aviation shows up where the students are.
- Results
- Enrollment and outcome figures for this site are being verified and will be published on our Impact page.
Our partners
8 confirmed partnerships
Across schools, youth-serving organizations, community institutions, and workforce development.
Education & Youth
Community & Student Support
- Communities In Schools of Hampton RoadsCommunity partner
- ChainBreakers, Inc.Community partner
- Suffolk Sheriff's OfficeCommunity partner
- Purpose Driven LearnersCommunity partner
Workforce Development
Logos are the property of their respective organizations and are shown to identify active partnerships. Partners without artwork here are listed by name until approved logo files are supplied.
Partnership tiers
Find your altitude
Every partnership is scoped together. Pricing and commitment levels are confirmed during planning.
Community Partner
Schools, libraries, community centers
- Single-session workshop or demo
- Equipment provided
- Safety-first curriculum
Program Partner
Recurring host sites
- Recurring class or club series
- Age-grouped curriculum
- Co-branded program materials
Corporate Sponsor
Businesses and foundations
- Sponsored student seats and scholarships
- Logo placement on program materials
- Impact recap after each session
Mission Partner
Multi-site and municipal
- Multi-site program build-out
- Custom STEAM track design
- Dedicated planning with our Education Director
Funder resources
Documents for funders
Our organizational overview, IRS determination letter, W-9, program summaries, board roster, and impact reporting are available on request while we prepare them for download here.
Request funder documentsFunding inquiries: info@okiidream.org · 757-333-2568
Direct line
Reach us directly
- Emailinfo@okiidream.org
- Phone757-333-2568
- Service areaPortsmouth, Virginia
- Response timeWithin two business days