Get Involved
Led by Memphis Habitat’s President & CEO Dwayne Spencer and 2026 CEO Build Chair Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit Corporation, CEO Build offers a unique experience that combines a build site experience with exclusive networking opportunities and other benefits.
It’s an opportunity to stand alongside other business leaders who believe stable housing strengthens our workforce and our city. We hope you’re ready to invest and roll up your sleeves!
CEO BUILD GOALS
- Raise a minimum of $250,000 to support the construction of one new Memphis Habitat home, related program expenses, and CEO Build costs
- Build awareness of Memphis Habitat’s mission, work, and community impact
- Forge connections between Memphis Habitat and leaders across Greater Memphis who are committed to building a better Memphis
CEO BUILD BENEFITS
- Exclusive invitations to events and CEO Build Days – a unique blend of leadership networking and hands-on impact
- A personalized toolkit with marketing assets, messaging, and content to help promote your participation
- Opportunities to cultivate meaningful relationships with other CEOs and executives across Greater Memphis
- Commemorative CEO Build hard hat and hammer, plus additional experiential and brand benefits
CEO BUILD DATES
- Tuesday, July 14 - Recruitment Event at Varsity Spirit
- Friday, October 9 - CEO Build volunteer day on the build site
CEO Build Investment Package
Explore the CEO Build investment opportunities below and choose the level that matches your commitment. This is your opportunity to stand alongside fellow decision-makers, invest in affordable housing, and help shape the future of our city one home at a time.
Catalyst - $10,000
- CEO name/logo/photo featured in two-page Greater Memphis Chamber magazine spread in December 2026
- CEO name/logo/photo recognition in Memphis Business Journal two-page spread in early 2027 (Power 100 Issue)
- CEO name/company logo on CEO Build construction site signage
- CEO photo/company logo recognition on collateral and web/social graphics
- Exclusive invitation to Catalyst-only special event
- Invitations to all kickoff and wrap-up events
- Name recognition in media releases
- Personalized digital marketing toolkit, including video interview footage, social graphics, and announcement template
Investor - $5,000
- CEO/company name recognition in two-page Greater Memphis Chamber magazine spread in Dec. 2026
- CEO/company name recognition in Memphis Business Journal two-page spread in early 2027
- CEO/company name recognition on CEO Build construction site signage
- CEO/company name recognition on collateral and web/social graphics
- Invitations to all kickoff and wrap-up events
- Name recognition in media releases
- Personalized digital marketing toolkit, including social graphics and announcement template
Startup - $2,500
- CEO/company name recognition in two-page Greater Memphis Chamber magazine spread in Dec. 2026
- CEO/company name recognition in Memphis Business Journal two-page spread in early 2027
- CEO name/company name on CEO Build construction site signage
- CEO name/company name included on collateral and web/social graphics
- Invitations to all kickoff and wrap-up events
- Name recognition in media releases
- Digital marketing toolkit, including social graphics and announcement template
Questions?