Olive Branch Mentorship Inc.

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At Olive Branch Mentorship (OBM) Inc., we believe in the power of connection—because sometimes, the right conversation, the right mentor, or the right opportunity can change everything.

OBM was founded on a simple but deeply personal mission: to bridge the gap between young professionals and seasoned leaders who are willing to share their knowledge, guidance, and networks.

We started with a belief: mentorship should be accessible to all, not just those with the right connections. Today, OBM has helped countless emerging professionals—many from underserved backgrounds—find support, confidence, and career opportunities through mentorship.

Now, we need your help to take OBM to the next level.

Like any mission-driven organization, OBM has big dreams—but big dreams require real resources.

With your support, we can:

✅ Fund essential operations – Covering legal fees, accounting, and operational tools so OBM can continue running effectively.

✅ Host in-person and virtual networking events – Creating safe spaces for young professionals to connect, learn, and grow.

✅ Continue our student placements & summer internship program – Giving students hands-on experience in mentorship, community building, and leadership.

✅ Keep The Olive You Podcast running – Our podcast has been one of the biggest ways we’ve grown our platform and reached our community. It’s where we share real conversations, mentorship stories, and career advice that make an impact. But keeping it going requires funding for production, editing, and distribution.

And perhaps the biggest dream of all—ensuring that OBM can continue without its founder at the helm.

Our founder, Shannon Knelsen, has always had one goal: to create something bigger than herself. The ultimate success of OBM isn’t just in growing the organization—it’s in empowering a deserving young professional to take over as CEO when the time is right.

This isn’t just a fundraiser. This is an investment in the next generation of leaders.

At OBM, we don’t just build careers. We build confidence. Connections. Community.

If OBM has ever helped you, inspired you, or made you feel like you belong—now’s your chance to help us do the same for others.

Even if you can’t donate today, sharing this campaign is just as valuable. Send it to a friend, post it on social media, tag someone who believes in the power of mentorship.

With your help, we can keep OBM growing, thriving, and changing lives.

Thank you for being part of our story. Now, let’s build something even bigger—together.

We’ve set three fundraising tiers to ensure that every dollar makes an impact:

$2,500 – Covers operational costs (legal, accounting, subscriptions) to keep OBM running.

$5,000 – Funds three networking events (online and in-person) to connect young professionals with mentors and opportunities.

$10,000 – Ensures the continuation of student placements, summer internships, and long-term mentorship initiatives—as well as keeping The Olive You Podcast alive and thriving as a vital platform for professional growth and mentorship.

Every donation, no matter how small, helps build a future where mentorship is not just a privilege—but a right.