Charity work on Christmas Day in Manhattan?
I will be in Manhattan (near Empire State Building) for Christmas and would like to do some kind of charity on Christmas Day if this is possible? I would particularly like to support in a childrenn’s home or hospital, but if not, I would like to help any charity. Does anybody know how to get involved in this and the sorts of charities that there are? Thanks I’m sure there’s something you can help out with – perhaps a soup kitchen might be an option?
Here are some volunteering websites worth checking out
www.nycares.org
www.volunteermatch.org
Some require you to go to orientation meetings beforehand so just get in contact and explain your situation.
One secret of building strong corporate partnerships can be found in how you communicate with them. It may be cliché, but business men are busy people. They have a bottom line to meet and one question will keep coming up…what is in it for me? You as a small charity need to always keep these things in mind. So with that in mind, what is the best way to cultivate and solicit corporate partners?
In person – This works well with business that you frequent personally or with those local to you. Take a couple of hours and simply take a stroll around your neighbourhood with your brochures, newsletter or business cards. Ask to speak to the manager or owner. Introduce yourself and your charity. Use your elevator speech that is a two sentence summary of what you do. Ask if they have time to talk. If not, leave your information and ask when would be a better time to talk. Always have a general idea what you want: a gift certificate, employee giving or event sponsorship.
By phone – If you are shy, this can be a daunting prospect. Even professional sales people dread cold calls. But this method can be employed for businesses that are not located close to you. Follow the same basic steps as above, but mail your information to them after the call.
By letter – Is going to be the least effective way, because it is impersonal. But sometimes you simply cannot gain access to decision makers in person or on the phone. Then you have no choice, but to write a letter. Even then make sure you have the actual name of a person and not just a title. It will at least make your letter stand out a bit from the hundreds of others they receive. It might take a few phone calls and some charm to get this information from over-worked admins, but it is worth the effort.
Of course, however you make this initial contact with potential corporate partners remember to talk in their terms about how it benefits them…and be prepared for several letters, calls and visits before you get an answer.
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