Corporate Fundraising

Workplace fundraising is a positive, rewarding and fun way to motivate and further encourage employees in your organization. Studies have shown that one of the factors contributing to engagement in the workplace is pride about the company’s support for the community.

Some of the benefits of corporate fundraising include: increased employee motivation and retention, team building, professional development, creating a sense of accomplishment and pride, encouraging involvement in the community and a positive perceptionof the organization amongst employees.

Businesses also have the opportunity to give in honor of clients and/or employees.

Opportunities for Corporate Fundraising:

Matching Gifts
Wish your dollar could go further? Well it can! Turn you $100 donation into $200 wihtout any additional money from your wallet. Many area companies small or large will match your charitable contribution through their matching gifts program. Please click here to see if your company participates in a matching gifts program or contact your Human Resources department.

WISHMAKERS AT WORK^SM
Workplace giving is an easy way to donate regularly to the Make-A-Wish Foundation^® of the Mid-South through automatic payroll deductions.

Cause Marketing
Cause marketing campaigns are a simple way for businesses to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. To learn more about cause marketing opportunities within the Mid-South Chapter, please click here.

Cutouts
When stores, companies or groups of employees sell Make-A-Wish stars (usually for $1) it becomes a fundraising and awareness opportunity. Employees are able to raise funds to help grant a child’s wish, all while creating much-needed awareness for the Foundation and its mission.

Holiday Giving - more information to come.

Event Sponsorships
There are many ways for corporations to support Mid-South Chapter signature events.

• Attending an Event - The Foundation invites individuals to support wishes and experience the power of our mission by attending an event. Each event is uplifting, fun and well-attended by local community and corporate leaders. Click here for a listing of upcoming events.
• Corporate Sponsorhip - Each event features sponsorship opportunities that allow companies to align their names with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and support children’s wishes. Click here to see a listing of our signature events.
• Contributing Auction Items - If you would like to donate an item or experience to our event auctions, please click here to learn more about In-Kind Donations. We are in great need of restaurant gift cards, hotel stays, airline vouchers, sports memorbilia, concert and sporting event tickets, and other unique items!

Combined Federal Campaign
CFC is the outlet for federal employees to show their philanthropic commitment. To help make wishes come true with your CFC contribution, enter the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South’s CFC code 47262 for Arkansas and 40577 for Tennessee/Mississippi on your campaign pledge card.