Fundraising scale ISF has a proven fundraising track record with over 16 million raised since 2007, indicating strong donor engagement potential and opportunities for high-value sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and donor stewardship programs.

Expansion potential The TORCH Initiative aims to extend reach beyond Charlotte, suggesting opportunities to partner with national or regional foundations, hospitals, and retailers to scale awareness campaigns, fundraising events, and program grants.

Strategic partnerships Past collaborations with businesses and local organizations (Kooks Custom Headers, Trash & Stash, Catawba Riverkeeper) demonstrate a receptiveness to cause-based partnerships that can be leveraged for co-branded campaigns, product-based fundraising, and community events.

Tech and engagement A defined tech stack including site hosting, fundraising platforms (OneCause), and social tools (Hootsuite) enables targeted digital fundraising, donor journeys, and scalable volunteer mobilization, presenting opportunities for upgraded donor CRM, analytics, and automation.

Medical and visibility assets Recent medical infrastructure enhancements such as the MIBG suite at Levine Children’s and hospital collaborations create potential for sponsorships around care programs, awareness campaigns, and grant opportunities aligned with pediatric cancer treatment advancements.