MGP
Marcus Graham Project
Agency Partnership Opportunities · 2026

Let's Build
Something Bold
Together.

MGP is entering its 20th year in 2027 — and we're looking for agency partners ready to do more than check a box. We're building something that lasts.

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20th Anniversary · July 2026 Launch
01 — WHO WE ARE

20 Years
of Making
History.

Marcus Graham Project is a Dallas-based nonprofit on a singular mission: transform advertising, marketing, and media by developing the next generation of bold, underrepresented talent the industry has been missing.

"We don't just open doors.
We build the people who walk through them."
20
Years of Unbroken Impact
Two decades of training, placing, and championing bold talent in advertising and media. 2026 is our biggest year yet.
1000+
Fellows Trained
Emerging talent placed at top agencies, brands, and media companies across the country — and growing.
Only
Pipeline of Its Kind Globally
There is no other program like MGP anywhere in the world — a one-of-a-kind bridge between overlooked talent and the industry's top opportunities.
02 — THE CASE

Why Partner
With MGP?

This isn't charity — it's strategy. The agencies who invest in MGP gain access, credibility, and relationships that compound over decades.

01
🎯
Access a Proven Pipeline
MGP Fellows go on to careers at top agencies. Partnering with us means first access to the most prepared, high-potential talent in advertising and media — before anyone else even knows they exist.
02
🏆
Invest in Industry Transformation
Visible investment in MGP signals what your agency actually stands for — not just in words, but in dollars, programs, and the people you bet on before the rest of the industry catches up.
03
🔥
A Once-in-20-Years Moment
2027 is our 20th year. This anniversary is a cultural milestone. The right agency will have their fingerprints on something that defines this industry's next chapter.
04
📈
Invest in Tomorrow's Leaders
Our bootcamp alumni become brand managers, directors, and CMOs. Partnering now means relationships with tomorrow's decision-makers at every major brand in the country.
03 — PARTNERSHIP TRACKS

Four Ways
to Plug In.

We've designed tracks that fit different agency goals — from creative glory to talent access to long-term community equity.

01
Agency of Record
20th Anniversary + Capital Campaign
Serve as AOR for MGP's landmark 20th anniversary and capital campaign. July 2027 launch — your creative and media strategy will define the next decade of this organization.
Launch: July 2026
02
Workshop Sponsor
Or Build a New Program
Sponsor existing MGP workshops or co-create a brand-new industry-specific program under your agency's name. Authentic, lasting connection with the pipeline that matters.
Flexible Levels
03
Alumni Association Partner
Build Our 500+ Network
Help MGP build its alumni association — shaping programming, mentorship structures, and the brand identity of a 1,000+ Fellow network growing across the country.
Long-Term Equity
04
Bootcamp Client Partner
Real Briefs. Real Talent.
Bring your brand's real challenges into our bootcamp. Fellows work your actual briefs — you get fresh, diverse thinking and an immediate talent preview.
Talent Preview
04 — LET'S GO

Easy to Go
Further,
Faster.

Our 20th year — 2027 — is a once-in-an-organization moment. We're looking for the right partners who believe what we believe: that the industry wins when it finds talent others overlook — and invests in them fully.

marcusgrahamproject.org/agencypartner
Next Steps
1
Schedule a 30-minute intro call
We'll explore which partnership track fits your agency's goals — no pressure, all possibility.
2
Receive a tailored partnership brief
A one-pager with scope, investment levels, and deliverables customized to your agency.
3
Meet the MGP team + Fellows
Hear directly from our alumni and staff. See why this work hits different in person.
4
Confirm and start building
Lock in your track and begin planning before our July 2027 launch. Let's make something historic.
05 — BEFORE WE MEET

Tell Us What
Matters to You.

No pressure, no pitch. This takes 2 minutes and helps us show up to our first conversation already knowing how to make it worthwhile for you.

Our promise
We'll review your responses before we talk. You'll never have to explain yourself twice — and we'll never waste your time with a generic pitch.
Select all that apply
Talent pipeline & hiring
Bring us a real client brief
Brand visibility & thought leadership
Community & industry investment
AOR / Anniversary campaign
Building the alumni network
Finding the right talent
Retaining talent we love
Getting fresh creative thinking
Building a culture people want
Demonstrating values externally
Business growth & new clients
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You're on our radar, friend.
We've got your responses. Before our call, we'll read every word and come ready to talk about what actually matters to your agency. Expect a personal note from us shortly.