Cornerstone Partner
Build the foundation for the next generation of developers
Cornerstone Partners provide the foundational annual support that keeps the collective strong. It is a strategic position, not a transactional one.
Partners come from across the housing ecosystem: the banks, firms, and institutions that shape who gets to build. They gain proximity to developers of color shaping the next decade of housing production, early visibility into projects and opportunities, and a seat in an initiative reshaping who builds in Puget Sound.
The Commitment
A two-year commitment with annual investment from $50,000 to $200,000.
Recognition deepens as investment grows, tied directly to the work: our events, our project sites, and the developers building in their communities. A full benefits summary is part of every Cornerstone conversation.
9+
Projects Completed
48+
Homes Delivered
1,400+
Homes active in the pipeline
“The biggest risks in development happen before construction. That is where most people lose everything.”
Founding Partners
KeyBank, BECU, and Grousemont Foundation are 1DROP's founding Cornerstone Partners.
Their early commitment helped move 1DROP from concept to action.
Other Ways to Invest
Sponsorship
For organizations ready to invest in 1DROP's programs and events. Your investment funds the infrastructure that makes development possible: the training, convenings, and shared systems that keep developers moving forward.