Corporate Giving Opportunities

Partnering with the American Red Cross makes a difference. Supporting a worthwhile cause helps build your brand.

  • When all things are equal, 80 percent of consumers will switch to a new brand if that brand is associated with a good cause. (Cone 2010 Cause Evolution Study)
  • American Red Cross is a top five nonprofit power brand. (Cone International, 2009)
  • Red Cross is the most respected nonprofit brand compared to 19 major nonprofits. (Brand Asset, 2009)
  • Red Cross is the most familiar of 16 large nonprofits. (Harris Interactive, 2008)
  • People feel they know the Red Cross better than any other charity. (Brand Asset, 2009)

Ways to Give Financially

Small business? Consider our Save the Day program
The work of the Capital Area chapter would not be possible without sustainable contributed funding. We are an organization that relies on the contributions of time and money from individuals, companies and foundations to maintain its on-going community preparedness and disaster response services. Learn more about Save the Day.

Sponsor an Event
Our chapter hosts two major events every year, our annual spring cycling event, Tour du Rouge, and our fall women's luncheon, Power of the Purse.

Proceeds from the fundraising events support our vital lifesaving programs and services that include health and safety education, youth preparedness, emergency military communication and assistance and disaster relief. Sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels.

Mid to Large Organizations: Become a Sponsoring “Ready When the Time Comes” Partner
The RWTC program supports the local Red Cross mission of growing chapter and regional disaster readiness and response capacity.

Red Cross chapters need to have stable leadership and financial capacity to be able offer services in the community, and ensure the chapter is ready to respond at all times. Our corporate sponsors provide critical financial support to ensure the chapter has the continued ability to provide community training. Learn how your company can be a Ready When the Time Comes sponsor and partner.

Match Your Employees' Gifts
Promote and match employee giving to the American Red Cross—Louisiana Capital Area Chapter. A corporate match is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate corporate citizenship and support an organization that is important to your employees. 

Customer Donation Programs
Give customers the ability to donate at the register or donate a percentage of your sales. Give a kick-off gift or match donations to inspire excitement and boost participation.

Other Ways to Give

Volunteer
Encourage your employees to take an active role in helping our community by volunteering for the Red Cross in areas such as disaster response, community education, and health and safety training. As an organization, you can participate in our Ready When the Time Comes program and allow employee teams to act as reserve disaster responders trained in specific areas such as shelter management and call center operations. Volunteer Now.

Train Your Employees
Protect your employees by providing training in First Aid, CPR, AED and Preparedness. Red Cross training ensures that your employees are in safer and healthier environments whether they are at work, home or out in the community. In addition to health and safety training, one-hour disaster education classes are available. Train Now.

Donate Now, or learn about Your Gift At Work.
 

For more information about ways in which you can get involved, please contact our Development Office.

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