Our ability to innovate and collaborate and our history of demonstrated success with some of the most recognized brands in Corporate Canada makes us an ideal charitable partner for companies interested in pursuing large-scale, comprehensive cause-related marketing campaigns as well as those simply exploring a budding interest in community investment or sponsorship.

For those who are new to corporate social responsibility programs, we can help you achieve tangible business benefits:

  • enhanced brand perception by associating with our organization
  • increased awareness by leveraging our reach
  • influencing consumer choice and increased sales/profits by differentiating your product/company
  • increased productivity and employee satisfaction through employee engagement

Partnership Opportunities

Event Sponsorships

Companies and products find it increasingly difficult to differentiate themselves from competitors and to align their brand values with the values of their consumers. Supporting a cause that matters to your customers is a great way to achieve those business objectives.

In recent surveys:

  • 92% of consumers consider it important for corporations to contribute to non-profits
  • 76% of consumers have taken part in at least one cause-related marketing campaign
  • 90% of millennials said they would switch to a brand affiliated with a good cause, if price and quality were equal.

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Employee Engagement

Research shows that employees who are given the opportunity to give back to their community through their employer are more productive, feel more positive about the company that they work for, and are more engaged.

Employee engagement opportunities include corporate volunteerism, like giving employees a couple of hours a week to volunteer or a one-time group give-back. We are always open to discussing creative opportunities to meet your unique employee engagement challenges.

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Host your Own Event

These events are organized by you or your community group (e.g. school groups, unions, or corporations) to help raise funds necessary for Big Brothers Big Sisters to operate.

An event can be any activity by a non-affiliated group or individual. Big Brothers Big Sisters has no fiduciary responsibility and little or no staff involvement, however, we will support you and your event as much as possible to help it be a success.

Event examples include: A “something”-a-thon, Raffles, Auctions, Golf Tournament, Parties, Video Game Fundraising Models – “something-for-kids-sake”. Not interested in hosting an event? Why not make Big Brothers Big Sisters the beneficiary of an existing event!

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In-Kind Donations

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hamilton and Burlington rely greatly on in-kind contributions from our local community and partners. If you are considering an in-kind donation, please e-mail us.

Examples of in-kind donations can include:

  • Event tickets for Big and Little Matches (ie. sporting, theatre, special events)
  • Discounted rates or gift certificates to restaurants and retail chains for Big and Little Matches use.
  • Silent and Live Auction Items for our annual events
  • Prizes and giveaways for our annual events
  • Business services (marketing, administrative, technology, consulting)

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Program Sponsorship

Help fund a new or expanding program. Align your brand with specific Canadian youth group such as Newcomer Canadians, Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ+, or young women or men. Big Brothers Big Sisters serves all of these groups in various ways through our existing mentoring programs, and we are constantly looking at new and effective mentoring programs to reach local youth. You can help us achieve more!

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EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFTS

Many companies offer matching gift programs. Employees of matching gift companies can donate to our agency and have their donation impact doubled. Please check with your company’s HR or charitable giving departments for clarification of any policies. For more information on how you can support BBBS, please connect with us.

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