The Business of Good: Taking Corporate Giving to the Next Level
As a business owner, you’re no stranger to giving back to your community. You’ve likely sponsored events, made in-kind donations, and donated cash to organizations that align with your values. But did you know that you can take your corporate giving to the next level by partnering with Greater Houston Community Foundation?
At Greater Houston Community Foundation (Foundation), we’ve worked with numerous local and national corporations to help them build and grow their corporate philanthropy programs. Our team of experts is dedicated to helping you make a meaningful impact in your community, while also advancing your business goals.
“The partnership we have with Greater Houston Community Foundation allows our employees to live out our core values and achieve our mission to unlock energy for the betterment of our employees and our communities. With Greater Houston Community Foundation, we developed the Hilcorp Giving Program with the goal of helping our employees become life-long givers. They are taking ownership and delivering tremendous support to our communities.”
Mike Brezina, Senior Vice President for HR at Hilcorp
Giving Back: Support Your Employees & Your Community
Corporate Foundation: A Convenient and Qualified Structure
Establishing a corporate donor advised fund (DAF) at the Foundation allows you to organize your company’s giving in a convenient and 501(c)(3)-qualified structure. This means you can donate appreciated assets, such as stock or real estate, and receive tax benefits while also supporting your favorite causes.
Executive Donor Advised Fund: A Leadership Tool
Offering an executive donor advised fund as an employee benefit can help activate your senior management’s community involvement. This elevated benefit allows your executives to make meaningful contributions to their favorite charities, while also providing a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Scholarship Funds: Support Your Employees & Your Community
The Foundation offers full-service scholarship management to assist you in the decision-making process, removing the administrative burden of application and award processing. We handle everything from online application development to ensuring that the final award is distributed according to IRS rules and regulations, and more.
Prioritizing Giving: Grantmaking Administration & Strategy Support
We know that responding to grant requests can be overwhelming. That’s why we offer grantmaking administration and strategy services to help you prioritize your giving and evaluate requests based on your company’s goals. Our team can help you create a customized strategy for responding to requests and ensure that your giving is aligned with your values.
Employee Disaster Relief Funds: A Quick Response
When disaster strikes or there’s an urgent need in your community, we can help you respond quickly and meaningfully. The Foundation can facilitate employee giving campaigns and provide guidance on processing donations, ensuring that your company’s giving is effective and impactful.
Continue reading: How to Start a Corporate Philanthropy Program
A Philanthropy Plan that Aligns with Your Objectives
At the Foundation, we believe that every business has its own unique objectives and values. That’s why we work closely with you to create a tailored approach that supports causes that align with your business goals. Our team is honored to serve as a resource and sounding board as you build your charitable plans and pursue your philanthropic objectives.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your corporate giving to the next level, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Contact Stephanie Blair, Director of Corporate Relations today to learn how we can help you make a lasting impact in your community.
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