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Strategy: Support Local Charities

Charity: Book Drive

Charity: Book Drive

Be Locally Relevant, Support Local Charities

Overview There’s no better way to truly become part of your neighborhood than to give back to those in need within your neighborhood or city. But don’t worry, you don’t […]

Charity: Collecting Funds

Charity: Collecting Funds

Be The Leader, Create Community, Support Local Charities

Overview Raising money for a local or international charity is an excellent way to become an involved and respected member of your community. It’s best to select one charity that […]

Charity: Day of Fundraising

Charity: Day of Fundraising

Be Locally Relevant, Create Community, Support Local Charities

Overview A great way to support local charities is to allow your customers to become involved in the process. Ask them what charities they support, and make a day (or […]

Charity: Donate Tips

Charity: Donate Tips

Be Locally Relevant, Create Community, Support Local Charities

Overview Employees may decide to collectively donate their tips on a given day to a charity – sending a strong message of support to the chosen nonprofit organization. See the Charity […]

Charity: Donations

Charity: Donations

Build Awareness, Create Community, Support Local Charities

Overview Donations are giving your product, money or service to a charity or charitable cause. This is a great way to be locally relevant, be part of the community and […]

Charity: Local Libraries

Charity: Local Libraries

Be Locally Relevant, Create Community, Support Local Charities

Overview Public libraries are a place where people of all ages go to explore, learn, and be inspired. However, these cultural community centers are often undervalued, understaffed and / or […]

Charity: Local School Organizations

Charity: Local School Organizations

Be Locally Relevant, Create Community, Support Local Charities

Overview Chances are, an elementary or high school in your neighborhood has approached you about donating something (a gift certificate, a gift basket, catering) for a fundraiser or event they [...]

Charity: Selecting a Charity Partner

Charity: Selecting a Charity Partner

Be Locally Relevant, Be The Leader, Support Local Charities

Overview Supporting local charities and/or local non-profit groups that are meaningful to you and to your customers is a great way to stay connected to your community. See the Charity […]

Charity: Supporting Fundraiser with Catering

Charity: Supporting Fundraiser with Catering

Create Community, Drive Trial, Support Local Charities

Overview Instead of cash or volunteers, some charities might need food and beverage service at a charity location or event. If you’re a restaurant, this is a good chance to […]

Charity: Volunteer Event

Charity: Volunteer Event

Be Locally Relevant, Create Community, Support Local Charities

Overview Conduct a volunteer event with a local non-profit organization. See the Charity & Community Give-Back Guide for the comprehensive approach to this topic. Details What a great feeling [...]

Community Board

Community Board

Be Locally Relevant, Create Community, Support Local Charities

Overview Letting your customers know what you do in the community is important to both customers and employees. The Community Board is an opportunity to let customers know how you […]

Customer Art Contest

Customer Art Contest

Be Locally Relevant, Create Community, New Store, Support Local Charities

Overview Are you opening your new business in a vibrant, artistic neighborhood? Is your location in an extremely artistic neighborhood? If so, holding a customer art contest could be a […]

Destination Events: Charity Event

Destination Events: Charity Event

Be Locally Relevant, Create Community, Drive Traffic, Support Local Charities

Overview Engage with your local community by hosting events that benefit a charity that you care about. Have fun, and do good! Details Here are some great examples of restaurants, […]

Grand Opening: Charity & Dignitary Participation

Grand Opening: Charity & Dignitary Participation

Be Locally Relevant, Create Community, New Store, Support Local Charities

Overview Invite your charity partner and local town officials to participate in your Grand Opening Event. See the New Store Opening Guide for the comprehensive approach to this topic. Details The [...]

Marketing Holiday: Movember

Marketing Holiday: Movember

Be Calendar Relevant, Support Local Charities

Overview “Movember” is a recent fundraising effort started by the Movember Foundation, which raises money to save and improve the lives of men affected by prostate cancer, testicular [...]

School Partnerships

School Partnerships

Be Locally Relevant, Build Awareness, Build Loyalty, Create Community, Support Local Charities

Overview Partnering with local schools is a great way to integrate your business into your local community and be part of what’s important to your customers. Details During your Community […]

School Partnerships: Fundraising Night

School Partnerships: Fundraising Night

Be Locally Relevant, Be The Leader, Create Community, Drive Traffic, Support Local Charities

Overview Partnering with local schools is a great way to integrate your business into your local community and be part of what’s important to your customers. Schools and school programs […]

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