Harnessing Collective Power: Engage Your Employees in San Diego Gives
San Diego Gives is an extraordinary opportunity for businesses to rally their employees in support of local nonprofits. By engaging your workforce, you can foster a sense of community, enhance team spirit, and make a tangible impact on the causes that matter most to San Diegans. Here’s how you can get your team involved:
Why Employee Engagement Matters
According to the 2023 State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Report by The Nonprofit Institute, 83% of San Diegans have benefited from nonprofit services in the past year. By engaging in San Diego Gives, your employees can be part of a powerful collective effort to support these vital organizations and address top local concerns such as affordable housing, homelessness, and mental health.
Ways to Engage Your Employees
1. Volunteer Together
Organize group volunteer activities during Volunteer Month in August. This is a great way to build team camaraderie while giving back to the community.
- Example: Host a day of service where employees can volunteer at local nonprofits focused on homelessness or affordable housing.
- Resource: Use our Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet and Volunteer Opportunity Guide to plan your event.
2. Internal Fundraisers
Encourage your employees to participate in or organize fundraising events within the company.
- Example: Host a bake sale, silent auction, or casual dress day where proceeds go to the “Love Them All” Fund or a specific nonprofit.
- Resource: Download our Internal Fundraising Ideas to get started.
3. Social Media Campaigns
Empower your employees to spread the word about San Diego Gives on their personal social media accounts.
- Example: Create a challenge where employees post why they support local nonprofits using the hashtag #SanDiegoGives and #ThisIsWhatAPhilanthropistLooksLike.
- Resource: Access our Social Media Templates and Graphics for ready-to-use posts (coming soon).
4. Matching Gifts Program
Incentivize giving by matching employee donations. For every dollar an employee donates to a participating nonprofit or the “Love Them All” fund, the company matches the contribution.
5. Lunch and Learn Sessions
Host informative sessions where employees can learn about the impact of local nonprofits and how they can get involved.
- Example: Invite representatives from participating nonprofits to speak about their mission and how employees can help.
- Resource: Use our Lunch and Learn Session Outline and Session Agenda to plan your event.
Promoting the Campaign
Display Promotional Materials
Place San Diego Gives posters and flyers around the office to raise awareness.
- Resource: Download Posters and Flyers from our Marketing Toolkit (coming soon)
Share in Company Communications
Include information about San Diego Gives in your company newsletters and emails.
- Resource: Use our Newsletter Templates and Sample Emails to communicate effectively (coming soon).
Celebrate Success
Recognize and celebrate the efforts of your employees who participate in the campaign.
- Example: Host a wrap-up event to thank volunteers and donors, share success stories, and highlight the impact made.
Get Started Today!
By engaging your employees in San Diego Gives, you contribute to a powerful collective effort that showcases the strength and generosity of our local community. Together, we can make a significant impact ahead of Giving Tuesday and support the nonprofits that are essential to our region’s well-being.