Program Gives Nonprofits a Cut of Tech-Firm Purchases
A charity’s new effort helps tech firms support local nonprofits by donating a percentage of their routine purchases, says The Boston Globe.
Apple Pledges $50 Million to Interest Women and Minorities in Tech Careers
The computer and device giant’s pledge is aimed at expanding the pipeline of minorities and women from higher education to the tech industry and includes more than $40 million for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which supports historically black institutions, Fortune write.
Goldman Gets Behind Push to Strengthen Community Colleges
Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs has donated $2.2-million to LaGuardia Community College in Queens and committed another $1 million to help two-year institutions nationwide, a rare show of top-tier philanthropy supporting community colleges, reports The New York Times.
Just-Launched Website Lets Ordinary People Give Away Corporations’ Money
Viewers to Volunteers will award points for engaging with content that can be used to direct corporate contributions to charity.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
L.A. Businesses Line Up to Support Mayor Garcetti’s Charity
A nonprofit established by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to bolster city services has collected millions of dollars from municipal contractors and big corporations that are strictly limited in offering him direct political support, the Los Angeles Times writes.
How to Create a Meaningful 1st Experience for Corporate Volunteers
Even if they’re just painting walls, it’s an opportunity to start lifelong relationships.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
A Template for a Nationwide Corporate Cause-Marketing Partnership
What you can expect when entering a partnership with a company that operates in all 50 states.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
Raising $350-Million for Uncle Sam
The nonprofit Trust for the National Mall has committed to attracting $350-million for the Park Service’s $700-million restoration plan.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Big Bets: Help for the ‘Forgotten Worker’
Inside JPMorgan’s $250-million pledge to help people get the skills they need for jobs in high demand.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
6 Common Ways of Working with Companies
From corporate foundation grants to cause marketing, how your nonprofit can partner with a corporation to advance your mission.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
What to Do Before Pitching a Potential Corporate Supporter
It all starts with research and a good story about how your organizations can help each other, experts say.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
An Acknowledgement Letter for a Gift of Stock
A Better Chance, an education charity, uses a version of this letter to thank donors who give stock.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Walmart Puts Up $100-Million to Help Retail’s Front-Line Workers
The commitment by the retail giant’s charitable arm is second only to its anti-hunger campaign.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
City Year’s Information Packet for Corporate Partnerships
How the organization communicates expectations, schedules, and more when working with a company.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
In a Corporate Partnership, the Donors Became the Messengers
DonorsChoose.org teamed with an insurance agency to raise money and help both groups gain access to a key audience.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
Inside One of America’s Largest Corporate-Nonprofit Partnerships
Walmart wanted to fight hunger, which is Feeding America’s mission. Together they’ve built a multifaceted relationship that now goes well beyond food donations.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor