Corporate giving
The Children's Wisconsin Foundation supports varied corporate giving and engagement opportunities so you can develop a plan that makes sense for your business.
Creating a corporate giving program with Children’s Wisconsin
Good business feels good, and it comes with benefits! Children’s Wisconsin engages with corporate partners throughout the year to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships.
There are many ways to get involved with Children's Wisconsin, whether you're a large or small business or corporation. Whatever your role, the Children’s Wisconsin foundation wants to connect with you!
Below are some of the most common ways we partner for corporate giving.
Create a cause marketing campaign
Cause marketing is a collaboration between a for-profit business and a nonprofit organization for a common benefit. The breadth and depth of Children's Wisconsin's programs and services mean endless opportunities to align with your organization's mission and vision. It also builds goodwill among your customers and employees — all while benefiting kids and families across the state and nation.
Cause marketing can take a number of formats, including:
- Donating a percentage of sales or a predetermined amount during a defined promotional timeframe
- Requesting donations from customers in exchange for a discount or special offer
- Collecting coins or selling paper icons at registers
- And more!
“If it had not been for the quick thinking and highly skilled team working in the Children’s Wisconsin emergency department, our daughter would not be alive today. So, when our family came up with an idea to give back (Do Good with Food) we brought it to the Children’s Wisconsin foundation team in 2019. From there the process was seamless and we knew right where we wanted the proceeds to go."
– Leanne Fazzari, Grateful parent and corporate partner
Children’s Miracle Network
Children's Miracle Network (CMN) raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each year to kids across the U.S. and Canada. Children’s Wisconsin is proud to be a CMN member hospital. CMN dollars stay local, rooting businesses in the community.
Partner spotlight: Panda Express
Watch this powerful video to learn more about how CMN partner Panda Express works with Children’s Wisconsin to support a cause that aligns with their corporate mission.
Corporate giving – make a contribution
Children's Wisconsin offers a variety of programs and services that appeal to your corporate giving priorities. Consider a multi-year commitment to maximize your philanthropic impact and investment.
“Beyond supporting a great cause, we see tremendous value in providing employees with the opportunity to create a corporate culture that is built on hard work, thoughtfulness and giving back.”
– Tom Nicholson, Vice president of operations and finance, GS Global Resources (20+ year Children’s Wisconsin partner)
Sponsor a fundraising event
Children's Wisconsin hosts various fundraising events across the state, bringing together our patient families, friends and supporters in the community. By sponsoring an event, your organization helps create a brighter future for kids, and your brand benefits from positive exposure, new audiences and employee engagement opportunities. Click the button below to visit our events webpage; each event page also includes a digital sponsorship menu with complete contact information.
Connect with our network or create an employee giving campaign
We offer sponsorship and match opportunities through our annual fundraising campaigns that can help you strengthen your corporate image and brand recognition through employee giving. This may include name recognition in print mail pieces, email campaigns, and additional digital promotions to thousands of donors and friends of the Children’s Wisconsin Foundation.
We can also help you set up resources for employee giving at your workplace. This can include employee-led fundraising or employer match programs, both of which connect your colleagues and your brand to an essential cause.
Corporate giving through volunteerism
We offer select group volunteer opportunities to meaningfully engage employees and unite around a common goal. Foster team building at one of our events, purchase and pack top “wish list” items for our programs and services, sort donated items and more.
Thank you for helping us help kids!
We are happy to work with you to develop customized corporate engagement opportunities that make sense for your business. Complete our intake form to connect with us.