As the holiday season approaches, the spirit of giving is in the air. Businesses have a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in their communities during this time of year.
At Transcend Ideas, supporting local nonprofits is a core value of ours. This year, we were a sponsor for GAP!’s Annual Luncheon and helped support some of our favorite organizations, ABC – Above and Beyond the Classroom and Valley of Tetons Library & Teton Arts, through the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Tin Cup Challenge.
Here’s why businesses should consider donating to nonprofits during the holidays and throughout the year:
Benefits of Giving Back
- Build a positive reputation and create impact in your community
- Boost employee morale and engagement
- Allow your business to engage with the community in a meaningful way
- Enjoy potential tax benefits
Identifying the Right Nonprofits
When deciding how to give back, consider the following:
- Which nonprofits align with the values and mission of your business or you personally?
- What causes do your employees care about?
- Remember that local giving can have an even greater impact on your community.
Donation Strategies to Give Back
There are several ways businesses can support nonprofits:
- Direct Monetary Donations: Write a check and donate directly to a cause or nonprofit.
- Donate a Portion of Sales: For example, local coffee shops in Jackson Hole and Teton Valley donate a portion of Pumpkin Spice Latte sales to People Spread Love each fall.
- Year-Round Giving: Consistent support throughout the year can create a greater impact. Consider setting up a recurring monthly donation.
- Fundraising Events: Organize or co-organize a fundraising event for a nonprofit like “Pilates and Puppies” where Core Studio, a pilates studio in Teton Valley invites patrons to enjoy a pilates class with adorable puppies from Aska’s Animals Foundation.
- In-Kind Donations: Contribute non-monetary goods, services, time, or expertise.
- Volunteer Time: Offer paid time off for employees to volunteer.
- Discounted Rates: Offer discounted services to nonprofit clients. For example at Transcend Ideas we offer non-profits 20% off our services!
- Participate in #GivingTuesday: Join the global giving movement on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 and give in a way that best aligns with you.
Spreading the Word and Setting an Example
In addition to direct giving, businesses can support nonprofits by:
- Sharing information about the nonprofits you support on your business’s social media channels
- Encouraging your employees to get involved and support the causes they care about
- Providing a community board in your brick-and-mortar location for nonprofits to share their messaging
Remember, while holiday giving is commendable, consistent support throughout the year can create an even greater impact. By incorporating these strategies, your business can make a meaningful difference while strengthening its community ties.
Do you want to increase your holiday giving in the Tetons and aren’t sure where to start? Reach out to our team and we’re happy to share community resources and non-profits we work with in our every day work to channel your charitable giving to where it can make the biggest impact.
