Community On Demand Digital Media Network
NEXT Steps Online Training Academy
NEXT Steps Small Business Incubator
Digital Badge & Skillcoin Rewards System™
The Pop Shop E-Commerce Marketplace
STEM Direct Youth Staffing Services
The Community On Demand Digital Media Network
Where Community, Science & Innovation (CSI) Thrive!
Partners In Education Network
The Community On Demand Partners In Education Network is comprised of the students, volunteers, mentors, nonprofits and for-profit businesses that support STEAM education and our “school-to-business” digital learning ecosystem.
Member Benefits
Volunteers can:
- Serve on and support any service-learning project that needs volunteers
- Make donations to fund service-learning projects
- Sponsor and help get STEAM education eGift cards for digital badges sponsored
Students can:
- Earn Skillcoin Rewards (student stipends)
- Make donations to fund service-learning projects
- Get digital badges sponsored
- Receive grants and scholarships
- Create service-learning projects
- Request Impact Funds for projects and ventures
STEAM Mentors & Professionals can:
- Make donations to fund service-learning projects
- Get digital badges sponsored
- Create service-learning projects and industry-related digital badge collections
- Earn Trade Points
- Receive grants and scholarships
Non-profit Organizations can:
- Sponsor and host service-learning projects and network events
- Receive donations for service-learning projects they host
- Receive FREE consultation to develop a Partnership Plan
- Create a custom digital badge collection
- Earn Trade Points
- Administer grants and scholarships
For-Profit Businesses & Corporations can:
- Sponsor and host service-learning projects and network events
- Sponsor digital badges & fundraising events
- Advertise throughout The Community On Demand Network
- Create custom digital badge collections
- Receive 1 FREE TRENDS DataReport
- Post job & internship opportunities
- Receive FREE consultation to develop a Partnership Plan
The Community On Demand Investment Club (CODIC)
“Re-Birth of the Community Culture”
Your philanthropy is a triple-play investment in STEAM education! Your donations contribute to the Community On Demand Network Fund which qualifies you for profit shares from The CoD Marketing Cooperative.
CoD Network Fund Investments
- Co-op advertising and broader marketing campaigns
- Partner media buys and ad placements
- Skillcoin Rewards & Trade Points
- Matching funds from eGift Card and event sponsorships
- Implementation of Partnership Plans, internship programs, service-learning projects and new business ventures
Contributing Sponsor
Giving Theme: Creativity
$250.00
Strives to bring imagination, original ideas and excitement to everything we do throughout The Community On Demand digital learning economy
Supporting Sponsor
Giving Theme: Pioneering
$500.00
Acts with the curiosity and courage that it takes to experiment, innovate and lead
Sustainability Sponsor
Giving Theme: Passion
$1,000.00
Believes we are at our best when we pursue what we love, and have fun doing it.
Leadership Sponsor
Giving Theme: Determination
$2,500.00
Brings focus, drive and conviction to our actions — thriving on the journey and being motivated to achieve excellence.
Trustee Sponsor
Giving Theme: Learning
$5,000.00
Believes that listening, having humility and being open to new ways of thinking is the best way to challenge ourselves to grow and change as an organization.
Partner
Giving Theme: Teamwork
$10,000.00
Is committed to each other, the mission of The NEXT Steps organization and to the accountability and integrity it takes to be a successful global team.
Community On Demand Network Funds
Community On Demand Network Funds pay for student stipends, operating costs and marketing fees of Partners who have achieved outstanding results or served as strong role models and mentors.
Select A Fund To Make A Tax-Deductible Donation
NEXT Steps Small Business Incubator
Members of the NEXT Steps Small Business Incubator receive services that support their innovative ideas, business ventures, special events, competitions, digital mediums and entertainment projects.
Select a NS-SBI Service Package
NEXTGen Membership Package
The ideal service package for young innovators that are venturing into land ownership and project management
$25.00 per month
You get:
• Money Guide for Young Entrepreneurs Training Program (ages 6-24)
• Access to online courses, curriculum & activity worksheets
• Service-Learning Projects & Micro-Credentials
Basic Membership Package
The ideal service package for beginning land owners, project managers and greenspace designers/engineers
$250.00 per month
You get:
• 18 hours C-Level executive administration support
• Custom written reports & business documentation with detailed instructions
• FREE or discounted prices for events, products & services
• FREE TRENDS DataReports
Preferred Membership Package
The ideal service package for companies that wish to become an on-site or preferred vendor of a CoDIC member
$275.00 per month
You get:
• Co-Marketing, advertising and vending at CoDIC Members sites and events
• Referrals to other B2B networks for contracts and other business opportunities
• FREE or discounted prices for vending at events, products & services
Affiliate Membership Package
The ideal service package for beginning land owners, project managers and greenspace designers/engineers
$350.00 per month
You get:
• 25 hours C-Level executive administration support
• Custom written reports & business documentation with detailed instructions
• FREE or discounted prices for events, products & services
• FREE TRENDS DataReports
• Marketing support through the CoDIC B2B Network
Premiere Membership Package
The ideal service package for growing businesses that have a range of products or services to sell
$550.00 per month
You get:
• 25 hours C-Level executive administration support
• Custom written reports & business documentation with detailed instructions
• FREE or discounted prices for events, products & services
• FREE TRENDS DataReports
• Marketing to all members within the CoDIC B2B Network
• FREE training workshops for two (2) staff/team members
• Affiliate commissions from CoDIC B2B Network referrals
VIP Membership Package
The ideal service package for businesses that has transitioned to next level operations
$850.00 per month
You get:
• 60 hours C-Level executive administration support
• Custom written reports & business documentation with detailed instructions
• FREE or discounted prices for events, products & services
• FREE TRENDS DataReports
• Marketing to all members within the CoDIC B2B Network
• FREE training workshops for two (2) staff/team members
• Affiliate commissions from CoDIC B2B Network referrals
• Community On Demand Marketing Package
Marketing, Advertising & Special Events
E-Commerce Platform
Pop Shop marketing, advertising and special events provide STEAM educators, lifelong learners and young entrepreneurs with opportunities to promote their achievements and launch their ventures throughout the Community On Demand Digital Media Network.
Rates & Participation/Entry Fees
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