First & Gold Foundation Announces Strategic Partnership with Gold & Fourth to Amplify Youth Empowerment Through Football and Marketing Education

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MINNESOTA / NORTH CAROLINA — November 3, 2025 

The First & Gold Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering student-athletes through football, mentorship, and leadership development, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Gold & Fourth, a creative marketing agency known for its innovative approach to brand storytelling and creative design.

Under this partnership, Gold & Fourth will provide First & Gold with comprehensive marketing and communications support, helping to elevate awareness, strengthen brand identity, and expand community engagement around the Foundation’s mission and programs.

In addition to creative support, Gold & Fourth will launch an internship initiative for student-athletes involved in First & Gold’s programs. This collaboration will allow young leaders to gain hands-on experience in digital media, design, and brand strategy—providing pathways to careers beyond the field.

“This partnership represents more than marketing—it’s mentorship in action,” said Justin McDonald, Co-Founder of the First & Gold Foundation. “Gold & Fourth shares our belief in equipping young leaders with the tools to win on and off the field.”

Together, the two organizations are committed to building access, opportunity, and long-term impact for youth athletes, reinforcing the shared vision that leadership, discipline, and creativity learned through sports can translate into success in every area of life.

About First & Gold Foundation

First & Gold Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving student-athletes through inclusive football-based programs and initiatives. With branches in Minnesota and North Carolina, the Foundation provides on-field training, travel 7v7 programs, and off-field development in career readiness, financial literacy, and mentorship. Learn more at firstandgoldfoundation.org.

About Gold & Fourth

Gold & Fourth is a Charlotte-based brand sprint studio built for founders, entrepreneurs, and small teams ready to launch fast and confidently. From brand strategy and visual identity to website and digital activation, Gold & Fourth gives you everything you need to launch with purpose and grow with confidence. Learn more at goldandfourth.com.

Media Contact:

Name: Justin McDonald

Title: Co-Founder, First & Gold Foundation

Email: contact@firstandgold.org

Website: https://firstandgoldfoundation.org