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Corporate Giving
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Here are some useful tips as your business gets started in corporate giving. Click here to find specific volunteer and donation opportunities at DuPage County non-profits.
Why should companies engage in philanthropy?
The Council on Foundations considers the following to be rationale for corporate philanthropy:
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- Enlightened self-interest
Without healthy communities, healthy companies cannot exist.
- Stakeholder expectation
Philanthropy has become an expected part of doing business.
- Bottom line benefits
Community involvement helps companies achieve business objectives and has been shown to impact:
- Consumer preferences and loyalty
- Employee recruitment and retention
- Shareholder investment
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| How does your company get started? |
- What are your corporate priorities?
Your company’s volunteer program should reflect its values and corporate culture.
- What are the staff’s interests?
You may want to survey staff to determine their specific areas of interest.
- What are the needs in your community?
For ideas, you can call Giving DuPage or your local municipal office.
- Combine your goals.
Determine where your staff and corporate volunteer interests overlap with the needs in your community.
- Develop a program structure.
An employee steering committee can help decide on volunteer activities, organize the project, motivate staff, and recognize volunteers.
- Recognize your company’s volunteers
It needn’t be costly. Small appreciation gifts, a company-wide e-mail thanking volunteers.
- Publicize your business’ efforts
Take photos of your group volunteering and submit them to the local press. Remember to obtain photo releases of everyone!
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| Here are some types of projects your company might want to try: |
- Like Outdoor Projects?
Volunteers can pull weeds, plant flowers, edge grass, restore prairie lands or clip shrubs. Create a new garden or revamp an older one. Many non-profits welcome help in sprucing up their grounds.
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- Want to Host a Party?
Your company could host a picnic or party for seniors in an adult day care center. They can help plan games and activities and provide refreshments.
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- Organize a Food Collection Drive!
Your business can host a food collection drive and donate it to your community’s local food pantry. Consider asking employees to bring in food products to participate in a "dress down" day.
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- Get Active and Paint the Offices of a Local Charity!
Summertime is the perfect time to help an agency work on those much-needed projects to beautify their facilities and grounds. Recruit a group of your employees to assist with labor and material needs.
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- Be Creative!
Enhance the beauty of an agency with a mural painted by your group.
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Other Corporate Giving FAQ’s
Corporate Philanthropy in the Arts
Making the Case for Corporate Philanthropy
The Corporate Philanthropy Index
The Center for Corporate Citizenship
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| Get Involved with Giving DuPage: |
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Want to help promote giving and volunteering in DuPage County? Volunteer with Giving DuPage! We welcome help with our programs, especially if you have experience in planning special events, public speaking, marketing, and graphic arts.
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| GDP Sponsorship Opportunities: |
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To learn more about sponsorship information, please contact:
Director
Giving DuPage
421 North County Farm Road, Wheaton 60187
(630) 407-6458
GivingDuPage@dupageco.org
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