Charity: The Best Kept Secret to Business Growth

Some background on giving back.

Good reasons for give-back programs.

The *wrong* reasons…

Beyond just doing, but leading too.

Be sure your give-back planning is authentic and appropriate.

Overview of the key areas of giving: cash, product and labor/expertise.

Your planned approach to giving.

Make sure people know what you’re doing and how to get involved.

Share your gratitude.

Measure and Share

Finding the right charity fit

Strategic variables to consider when selecting a charity partner.

Quick overview before we get into the specific charity groups.

Support creatures that bark, meow, chirp…

Groups that support environmental causes.

Key NGOs to consider partnering with.

Do good supporting treatments and cures.

Supporting those less fortunate.

It can be smart to help those who make others smart.

Support the underfunded arts and cultural programs.

Let you customers decide who they want to give to.

Great sites to explore to find other opportunities.

Hosting collections and drives.

Collecting and donating money.

Perhaps labor is what is needed.

Providing awareness of the charity group to your customer base.

Walks, runs, tournaments and races…

Group games, contests and raffles for charity.

Selling products or services to benefit charity.

Giving to a charity going once… twice… Sold!

Articles and links to assist you.

Closing thoughts on giving back.