Corporate Engagement

Use Your Corporate Resources to Make a Difference in Your Community

Youth who participate in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs are more likely to improve their academic performance, graduate from high school, make positive life choices, and have higher aspirations, greater confidence, and positive relationships.

In a few years, these youth will enter Portland’s workforce. Help us prepare tomorrow’s leaders today.

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“Research on youth mentoring demonstrates that, at a minimum, for every dollar invested in quality mentoring programs there is a return of at least three dollars to society.”

MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership

Benefits of corporate engagement:

Brands with a purpose to improve quality of life outperform in the stock market.
Engaging employees and consumers in your non-profit partnerships can have an exponential impact on employee and consumer satisfaction.
Employee retention increases when companies give and employees volunteer.

Corporate Engagement Opportunities

Sponsorship

Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest never charges a fee to families participating in our programs. That means that our entire operating budget comes from donations, grants, and funds raised at events. Last year, over 30% of our revenue came from our signature events.

Sponsorship of our events offers your business exposure to audiences of community-minded individuals in the Portland and Vancouver areas. However, our organization offers another unique return on investment— youth who are confident and prepared to enter adulthood, which is a benefit to our entire community.

Annual events:

Big Futures Luncheon (April): We turn the typical non-profit luncheon on its head! This interactive experience encourages Portland and Vancouver businesses and individuals to get creative in how they support workforce development alongside Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest. Part networking, part learning and part brainstorming, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Building Big Bridges Gala (September): Our largest fundraising event of the year, this inspirational evening celebrates the impact of mentoring relationships. As a sponsor, you and your guests will enjoy an unforgettable experience while supporting the biggest possible future for children. Make a BIG impact by investing in the power and potential of local youth and the health and well-being of our community for generations to come.

In-Kind Donations

Donations of products or services can help raise money, support youth programs, and amplify your brand.

Auction items: We are always seeking in-kind donations of auction items for the Building Big Bridges Gala. These may include products, gift certificates, travel vouchers, etc.
Event supplies and services: Help bring our event costs down by donating wine or spirits, printing services, event venues, etc.
Program items or experiences: Provide a match activity for our Bigs and Littles by donating event or experience tickets, gift cards, games, holiday gifts, etc.

Employee Volunteering

There are opportunities to get your employees engaged as volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters, either individually or as a group.

Lunch and Learn: A Big Brothers Big Sisters representative will come to your workplace or host an online presentation for employees about becoming a Big. This can be at any time of your choosing.
Group volunteering: We also have opportunities for individual and group volunteering throughout the year. These vary. Please sign up for our email newsletter list or contact Katie MacDonald ([email protected]) to be notified of these opportunities.

Cause Marketing

Get your customers and employees involved in supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters with cause marketing. Examples include:

Sales Donations: Commit to donating a certain amount or percentage of sales in a specific timeframe to BBBS. For example, 10% of all sales in April or $1 from every drink on Tuesdays.
BottleDrop: Use BBBS blue bags to collect cans and bottles. Drop off at any BottleDrop location, and the deposit will be donated to BBBS.
Round-Up Campaigns: Ask customers to round up their purchase to the next dollar. The extra change is donated to BBBS.

To learn more about any of these corporate engagement opportunities, contact Katie MacDonald:

[email protected]

971-302-2155

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6443 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, suite 200, Portland OR 97221

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