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Serving Albany & Rensselaer Counties
Great Partners Help To Create Great Futures
Corporate partners provide financial support, resources like volunteers & expertise, and increased visibility & credibility for The Club. For businesses, this is an opportunity to boost brand reputation, attract customers who value social responsibility, and engage with new demographics. More benefits are described below.
BGCCA offers numerous areas of focus to align with, including: Character & Leadership Development, Career & Education, Food Access, Health & Life Skills, Sports & Recreation, and The Arts,
There are many ways to participate! Event sponsorship, Corporate volunteering, cause marketing, employee matching, and peer fundraising are some of the many ways your organization or business can get involved with The Club.
Let's talk about the ways we can work together!
BGCCA Team
Sponsor Events
By becoming an event sponsor, you can gain recognition for your organization and support the kids who need us most — a true win-win.
Possible benefits include:
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Direct access to local customer base.
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Fostering sense of corporate philanthropy.
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Highlighting a product or service offering.
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Social media and/or website reciprocity.
Questions? Contact Tracy Moore, Events Director at (518) 274-3781 x2004 or tmoore@bgccapitalarea.org.
Get Involved
Employee matching gifts provide significant value by enhancing the company's brand reputation, attracting and retaining top talent, deepening employee engagement and loyalty, and demonstrating a tangible commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR). This is a strategic business advantage, as matched gifts boost philanthropic efforts, provide measurable social good, and create positive brand associations with consumers who prefer to support charitable-focused businesses.
Corporate volunteering helps to improve employee satisfaction and retention, strengthen company reputation, foster community relations, and facilitate employee skill development. These experiences provide employees with a sense of purpose, help to enhance teamwork, attract talent to socially responsible companies, and help address societal challenges, creating a positive cycle for businesses, their workforce, and our Capital Area communities.
Spread The Word
Cause Marketing is a collaborative marketing effort, providing mutual benefits such as increased brand image, customer engagement, and sales for the business -- and greater funding, visibility, and new supporters for The Club. This "win-win" strategy can involve financial donations, product sales tied to donations, or integrated social campaigns, allowing businesses to demonstrate social responsibility and connect with consumers who increasingly prefer brands with a purpose.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) fundraising examples include viral social media challenges like the Ice Bucket Challenge, athletic events like a walkathon, and solidarity efforts like Movember where individuals grow mustaches for men's health. Other examples include birthday fundraisers or individual campaigns for specific projects or volunteer trips. The core idea is that supporters rally their personal networks to raise money for Boys & Girls Clubs, using platforms to create fundraising pages and share them through social media and other channels.
Here some simple ways to get started:
Legacy of Trust
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area scores highly with charity watchdog websites like Candid (formerly Guidestar) and Charity Navigator. See our updated profiles on each platform:
Sponsor Highlights
AT&T
Our Connected Learning Lab includes a mural as a thank you to AT&T!
Taco Bell
A mural dedicated to the Taco Bell Foundation for their generous support!
7 Benefits of Corporate Giving
Corporate philanthropy refers to the act of companies donating their resources, time, or money to charitable causes like Boys & Girls Clubs. Here are some of the benefits of corporate philanthropy:
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Positive public image: Corporate philanthropy can enhance a company's public image and reputation, which can help attract customers, employees, and investors who value socially responsible businesses.
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Increased employee engagement: Engaging employees in philanthropic activities can increase their job satisfaction, loyalty, and sense of purpose. This can also help with employee retention and recruitment.
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Improved community relations: By giving back to the community, companies can improve their relationships with local residents and organizations, which can help create a more favorable business environment.
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Tax benefits: Companies can receive tax benefits for their charitable contributions, which can help reduce their tax liability.
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Innovation and creativity: Engaging in philanthropic activities can encourage employees to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to social and environmental problems.
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Increased brand loyalty: Customers are more likely to remain loyal to a brand that they perceive as socially responsible and engaged in philanthropic activities.
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Improved financial performance: Companies that engage in corporate philanthropy may see improved financial performance over the long term, as they build stronger relationships with stakeholders and create a positive brand reputation.
Overall, corporate philanthropy can be a win-win situation for both companies and society, as it can create a positive impact on communities and individuals in need, while also providing benefits for the companies that engage in it. Join The CLUB!
Additional Reading
How Strategic Giving Can Impact Our Community
Strategic giving is a powerful tool for creating positive change in the Capital Area. It goes beyond traditional charitable contributions. Instead, strategic giving focuses on long-term impacts and systematic solutions to community challenges. Read more.
How Youth Can Benefit from Enrichment Activities
Enrichment activities have become essential for youth development in the Capital Area. These activities serve as an excellent way to provide kids and teens with opportunities to enhance their awareness, discover new interests, and build essential life skills. Read more.