Corporate & Alumni Partners
The Sanger Leadership Center connects alumni and corporate partners with Michigan Ross students through meaningful engagement opportunities. Students gain valuable insight from experienced leaders, while alumni and partners find purpose in shaping the next generation.
Sanger exists to accelerate leadership development for all learners and to become the #1 leadership center in the world. Our alumni programming advances this work by engaging U-M alumni as volunteers, learners, and philanthropists.
Ways to Get Involved
GIVE
Program Sponsorship
Sponsoring a program at Sanger offers a meaningful way to engage with students. We partner with sponsors to understand your goals and, based on your level of sponsorship and interest, integrate your team’s expertise into our programs. Through curated events and networking opportunities, students gain real-world leadership insight.
Individual Gifts
Interested in supporting Sanger’s mission of accelerating leader development? Click below to donate.
“I give to Sanger because the work that Sanger does to build the knowledge and skills of the participants is truly critical. Leadership is personal, leadership is inclusive, and leadership is needed now more than ever.”
– Tamika Curry Smith, BBA ’95
VOLUNTEER
Engage with students at Michigan through the Leadership Dialogues speaker series, the Leadership Crisis Challenge, and our mentorship program. These volunteer opportunities are extremely popular, and there is a limited capacity; however, if you are interested, we encourage you to reach out.
“Engaging with the students, faculty, and staff is energizing. Every time I have an interaction with the Sanger team and students, I come away feeling great about our future leaders and very proud to be a Ross alum.”
– Jim Sohigian, MBA ’95
“The time and reflection with my mentor have truly helped me clarify my own path and lead the different aspects of my life with confidence. Ultimately, these interactions have been deeply impactful.”
– Batule Hamka, BBA ’27
Learn
Learn with Sanger at public programming such as Leadership Dialogues, Story Lab Showcases, and webinars throughout the year. Use the Leadership Roadmap tool to customize your alumni learning journey.
“I’m excited about Sanger continuing to amplify its impact by developing leaders who are not only skilled, but also purpose-driven. In today’s fast-changing world, we need resilient, adaptable leaders with a strong ethical compass. I believe Sanger is well-positioned to shape the next generation of changemakers who will lead with intention and integrity.”
– Sarath Mondreti, MSCM ’18
“I know if you start with Sanger and go through your leadership journey, you’re going to develop as a leader in an intentional way.”
– Dr. Betty Chu, BS ’92, MD ’95, MBA ’13
2025–2026 Partners
Thank you to our generous sponsors who make many of our programs possible.
Deloitte Foundation
General Motors
McKinsey
Members of the Sanger Advisory Board