Corporate Giving: Best of the Basics

Fundraisers often are told to find a way, by any means necessary, to snag a corporate partner. But at a certain point, a fundraiser cannot convince a company that has a philanthropic mission concerning domestic violence to become the season underwriter of a music festival. (Actually, you might be able to, but it would take a lot of time and major creativity!) Fundraisers must do their homework to ensure that their organizations’ missions are aligned with those of the corporations they approach.