Every partnership has its advantages. But what value would you place on a partnership that allows your company or organization to make a direct impact on the lives of nearly 20,000 people a year in your own community?
Partnership Opportunities
The American Red Cross of Portage County works around the clock, 365 days a year, to help men, women, and children in our community prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Your partnership with the Red Cross can provide disaster relief, first aid and CPR training, emergency communications for military families, community disaster education and more.
Through a Red Cross partnership, your company will be associated with one of America’s favorite charities. You will see results in your community, your customers, your employees and your bottom line. Let a Red Cross partnership create value for your organization.
Cause-related Marketing Opportunities
Your name can be identified with the American Red Cross and a commitment to your community through sponsoring Red Cross events, programs, or promotions. E-mail Bonnie Wilson for more information about cause-related marketing opportunities.
Event sponsorship – sponsor an existing Red Cross event or help us plan an event that meets both our objectives.
Sponsored/Donated Advertising – Donate a portion of your print or broadcast advertising schedule to the Red Cross or provide funding from your marketing budget for sponsored placements.
Percent of Sales – Highlight your support for the Red Cross by donating a percentage of your sales during any given time period.
Joint Promotions – Let us lend our well-known name to a promotion that meets both our objectives.
Media Relations Partnerships – Support the work of the Red Cross by providing public service mentions and showcasing our work in the Portage County area.
Internal Communications for Your Company – Let the Red Cross help educate your employees through newsletters or flyers.
Community Disaster Education Sponsorship – Sponsor valuable disaster preparedness information for the local community.
Training Opportunities
Every individual in your corporation or organization should be trained in first aid and CPR, and should know how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). The American Red Cross has been a leader in health and safety education for more than 75 years, and we guarantee high-quality, standardized training that is nationally recognized.Click here for more information about work place training opportunities.
On-site contract training – conduct health and safety education at your worksite – we offer courses 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Individual/Community Training – Register for a health and safety course offered by the Red Cross in your community.
Authorized Provider Training – Become certified to provide Red Cross training at your business or organization.
Health and Safety Presentations – Offer a one- to two-hour health and safety presentation at your workplace to better prepare your employees for emergencies.
Volunteer Opportunities
Your employees can take an active role in helping your community through volunteering for the American Red Cross. Volunteers are needed for disaster response, community education, team projects, professional consulting and more. E-mail Jennifer Harvey for more information about volunteer opportunities.
Governance Leadership – Offer guidance and direction as a member of our Board of Directors or one of our Board committees.
Fundraising Leadership and Participation – Lend your expertise and contacts to help the Red Cross develop resources.
Pro Bono Consulting (loaned executive) – Provide expert guidance through consulting or participating in a loaned executive program.
Community Team Projects (employees and/or retirees) – Assemble a group to volunteer their time to support a project or initiative.
Health and Safety Instructors – Let your internal trainers lend their teaching skills to our community courses.
“Ready When the Time Comes” volunteers – Commit to providing employees to help in the event of a major disaster in your community.
Community Disaster Education Volunteers – Volunteer time to provide valuable preparedness information in our community.
Disaster Services Human Resources – Enroll to be a part of the Red Cross disaster team by committing three weeks a year.
Disaster Action Team Members – Provide volunteer disaster response in your community.
College Internship Program – Gain professional experience through an internship with the Red Cross.
Giving Opportunities
By giving to the American Red Cross, you can help fund many of our programs and services. Your gift can also be dramatically increased through employee gifts and matching gifts. E-mail Bonnie Wilson for more information about giving opportunities.
Individual Donations – Make a personal contribution to the Red Cross, and allow your resources to impact the lives of men, women and children in our community.
“Save the Day” Sponsorship – Sponsor a day of disaster relief services in Portage County.
Grant Funding – Provide the financial backing for a specific program or service the Red Cross provides.
In-kind Donations – Donate your products or services.
Matching Gifts – Support your employees’ gifts by matching them dollar for dollar.
Financial Donations from your Customers – Give your customers an easy way to help the organization you support through in-store donation opportunities.
Planned Giving – Include the Red Cross in your will trust instrument, or insurance policy.
Dollars for Doers – financially support the organization where your employees give their time.
Disaster Planning Opportunities
Is your corporation or organization ready for a disaster? Disasters can strike at any time, and a Red Cross disaster planning consultant can help your organization be prepared and ready to respond. For more information about disaster planning opportunities, please call Denise Bergman at 330.296.9991
Corporate Disaster Planning – Let the specialists at the Red Cross help your organization get started developing a plan of action in the event of a disaster.
Adopt-a-Shelter – Your employees can be trained to staff an emergency shelter in the event of a disaster.
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