The Top 8 Reasons to Start a Giving Campaign

1.  CONFIRM YOUR COMMUNITY VALUES Companies need strong communities to succeed.  Show you value the health and welfare of your neighbors by investing in vital and vibrant communities.  Companies of all sizes benefit from building strong communities.

  2.  LOW COST & HIGH IMPACT  Offering workplace giving does not require a cash investment from your company.  We ask you to establish a lead campaign contact at your company and give us 10 minutes at a staff meeting.  We will work with you to minimize your time costs and maximize community impact.

  3.  EASY ADD FOR PAYROLL Adding a Community Shares deduction line is easy—most payroll companies are familiar with workplace giving.  Your payroll department sets up the deduction one time each year and distributes to us monthly with accounts payable.

  4.  THE POWER OF INCREMENTAL GIVING!  Annual payroll contributions allow employees to give up to 40% more than with a personal check.  With an average gift of less than $1 per day, Community Shares raised over $1.5 million for Colorado nonprofit organizations in 2008.

  5.  THE NEXT GENERATION WILL REWARD CORPORATE CITIZENS!

• 78% believe that companies have a responsibility to make a difference in the world.
• 83% will trust a company more if it is socially/environmentally responsible.
• 79% want to work for a company that cares about how it impacts and contributes to society.
• 69% are aware of their employer’s commitment to social/environmental causes.

   6.  CHOICE IN GIVING  Employees are proud to work for companies that care about what they value in the community.  Adding new options to your campaign will increase employee participation and reflect your value of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

  7.  BROAD IMPACT  We represent 113 excellent nonprofit organizations that reflect the diversity and vitality of Colorado.  Instead of partnering with a single charity, you will have broad community impact.

  8.  PARTNERSHIP  Community Shares has received local and national awards for our commitment to community-based giving, innovation, and excellence.  We are a worthy community partner!