Affiliate Partner Program

Add a powerful benefit at zero cost.

100% Free Zero Admin Work Affiliate Portal Quarterly Impact Reports

Partner with SetFire to give your members access to world-class mentorship. Students get matched with experienced professionals. Professionals get meaningful volunteer opportunities. You get enhanced member value — without lifting a finger.

The partnership

What affiliates get.

Enhance your member value proposition with a meaningful benefit that costs you nothing.

01

Free Member Benefit

Offer your student members access to a $3,000-value mentorship program at absolutely no cost to them or your organization.

02

Meaningful Volunteer Outlet

Give your professional members a structured, impactful way to give back — just 1 hour per month to change a student's trajectory.

03

Cross-Generational Community

Bridge the gap between students and professionals within your organization, strengthening engagement across all member segments.

04

Enhanced Retention

Members who find value stay longer. Mentorship creates deeper connections to your organization and its mission.

05

Zero Administrative Burden

We handle everything — matching, onboarding, tracking, support. Your only job is to spread the word to your members.

06

Quarterly Impact Reports

Receive regular updates showing how many of your members are participating and the impact they're making.

Who qualifies

Who becomes an affiliate?

US-based organizations that serve students or professionals in Business, IT, or Engineering make great affiliate partners.

Professional Associations

Industry groups and their local chapters serving accounting, finance, engineering, IT, supply chain, and more.

Nonprofit Organizations

Mission-driven organizations supporting students, career development, or workforce readiness in our target fields.

Alumni Associations

University and college alumni groups with professionals eager to give back to the next generation.

Fraternities, Sororities & Honor Societies

Student chapters with engaged alumni networks looking to give back to current members.

Diversity-Focused Organizations

Groups supporting underrepresented students and professionals in our target fields.

Civic & Service Organizations

Clubs with business and community leaders seeking meaningful volunteer opportunities.

Young Professionals Networks

Chamber YP groups and emerging leader programs with early-career professionals ready to mentor.

Don't see your organization type? If you serve US students or professionals in Business, IT, or Engineering — we'd love to talk.

How it works

We do the heavy lifting — you spread the word.

Apply

Complete our simple affiliate application telling us about your organization and members.

2 minutes

Get Set Up

We provide co-branded materials and an optional orientation session for your leadership.

1 week

Promote

Share the opportunity with your members using ready-to-use content we provide.

Ongoing

Watch Impact Grow

Access Affiliate Resources to view live reports and metrics on your members.

Real-Time
Member value

What your members receive.

Both students and professionals in your organization benefit from this partnership.

For Student Members

  • 1:1 matching with an experienced professional mentor
  • 12-month structured mentorship relationship
  • 60-minute monthly virtual meetings
  • Career guidance, goal setting, and professional development
  • Access to resources, activities, and a peer community

For Professional Members

  • Meaningful giving back — just 1 hour per month
  • Matched with a motivated undergraduate student
  • Full onboarding, training, and ongoing support
  • Flexible, 100% virtual mentorship experience
  • Leadership development and personal fulfillment
Measurable impact

Real results, real growth.

What started as a vision in February 2024 has rapidly evolved to real, measurable impact.

One-on-one mentoring sessions completed to-date — and counting
Students currently enrolled in our mentorship program
Students active in mentorships
Total mentoring slots from our active mentors
Students who complete their full 12-month mentorship
Alumni who completed their mentorship program
Colleges with students enrolled in the program
Direct value provided through mentoring and platform access
Growth figures reflect the trailing 12 months.
Why SetFire

Why partner with SetFire?

We make it easy for organizations to add meaningful value for their members.

Completely Free

No cost to your organization or your members. We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded by donations — not member fees.

We Do the Work

We handle matching, onboarding, tracking, and support. You just promote the opportunity to your members.

Mission-Driven

Our only goal is connecting students with mentors who can change their lives. No hidden agenda — just impact.

Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Is there any cost to become an affiliate?+

No. The affiliate partnership is completely free. SetFire Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We're funded by donations, not fees from affiliates or members.

What is expected of affiliate organizations?+

Your only responsibility is to promote the mentorship opportunity to your members. We provide ready-to-use content, co-branded materials, and handle all the operational work — matching, onboarding, tracking, and support.

Who qualifies to be a mentor?+

Mentors should have at least 5 years of professional experience, ideally with some management or leadership experience. They commit to 1 hour per month for 12 months of virtual mentorship.

Who qualifies to be a student mentee?+

We serve undergraduate students at US colleges pursuing degrees in Business, IT, or Engineering. Students commit to 1 hour per month for 12 months and must be motivated to grow professionally.

How will we know the impact we're making?+

We provide quarterly impact reports showing how many of your members are participating as mentors or mentees, along with aggregated feedback and outcomes data.

Can local chapters become affiliates?+

Absolutely! We partner with organizations at any level — national associations, regional groups, or local chapters. In fact, local chapters often have the strongest member connections and see great engagement.

Is the program available outside the United States?+

Currently, our program serves students attending US colleges and mentors based in the United States. If your organization has US-based members, we'd love to partner — even if you also have international chapters.

Ready to add mentorship to your member benefits?

Join our growing network of affiliate partners and help your members access world-class mentorship — at zero cost.

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