NBA Foundation Renews Its Investment in Big Thought
We’re grateful to share that the NBA Foundation has renewed its investment in Big Thought.
This renewed support strengthens career readiness pathways that help young people build real skills, real confidence, and real momentum toward opportunity—rooted in what Big Thought does best: creative learning, collective impact, and youth voice.
Why this matters now
The future of work is changing fast. Technology and AI, are reshaping industries, shifting entry-level pathways, and changing what it takes to get hired, grow, and lead. In moments like this, young people don’t just need inspiration—they need access: to learning experiences that feel relevant to mentors who open doors, and to opportunities that build skills in real-world ways.
Big Thought exists to help close that gap.
We build a young person’s creative muscle—the ability to imagine, problem-solve, communicate, collaborate, and keep going when the answer isn’t obvious. Those are durable skills. They translate across industries. And they’re exactly what young people need to navigate change with confidence.
What renewed NBA Foundation support makes possible
Renewed support from the NBA Foundation helps Big Thought expand the experiences that change trajectories:
- Mentorship and coaching that builds direction and belief
- Future-ready learning experiences that are hands-on, project-based, and connected to real opportunity
- Skill-building that translates—turning creativity into momentum young people can carry into school, work, and life
- Stronger pathways through partnerships that help young people stay engaged and supported
This is not about a single moment. It’s about building the conditions for long-term opportunity.
A note from Erin Offord, CEO of Big Thought
“We’re deeply grateful to the NBA Foundation for renewing their support of Big Thought. This investment helps us expand pathways where young people can build real skills, real confidence, and real momentum toward opportunity.”
Thank you—and what’s next
To the NBA Foundation: Thank you for believing in young people—and for backing pathways that lead somewhere. We’re honored to be in community with grantees across the country who are building opportunity with urgency and care.
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