93% of employees believe that companies should lead with purpose.
71% of employees say it is imperative or very important to work for an organization that is supportive of giving and volunteering.
55% of employees even said they would take a lower salary to work for a socially responsible company.
Companies that engage employees in doing good see an average of 57% lower turnover.
1. Host a fundraiser. You can host a fundraiser event with proceeds benefiting a nonprofit, such as Renovate San Diego, which hosted a golf tournament in 2023 and 2024 and donated proceeds to the Lucky Duck Foundation. Additionally, MRI Software hosted its Ascend 2024 conference in San Diego with the Lucky Duck Foundation as its nonprofit partner, resulting in $25,000 being donated. Organizations can also encourage employees to start their own fundraiser to raise money for the nonprofit of their choice.
MRI VP Allen Féliz
2. Purchase coffee through the Lucky Duck Coffee Club. Your employees already drink coffee (and San Diegans drink an average of 3.9 million cups of coffee a day). Why not make it count? Through the Lucky Duck Coffee Club, you can purchase exceptionally crafted organic coffee sourced from sustainable farms across the globe, while helping to prevent and reduce homelessness in San Diego County, as 30% of purchases are donated to LDF. The coffee is 100% organic fair-trade coffee from Tower Roasting Co., and bulk discounts are available for organizations. Enjoy premium craft coffee with a purpose.
3. Sponsor an event. Sponsor an event hosted by a reputable nonprofit organization like the Lucky Duck Foundation, which uses funds raised for homeless shelter beds, job training and employment programs, homeless youth and senior support programs, sleeping bag coats, food & water outreach, and much more. Currently the Lucky Duck Foundation hosts two fundraising events: the “Spring Swing” (golf tournament), which is typically held in April, and the “Showcase Soirée”, an entertaining variety show meant to be unlike any other fundraising event, which is typically held in September.
4. Volunteer. Encourage and support your employees taking some time out of the work day to volunteer for a reputable nonprofit organization. If your organization wants to take this a step further, like 40% of Fortune 500 companies, you can offer volunteer grant programs (also known as Dollars for Doers). If volunteerism is important to your workforce, be generous with your volunteer grants. By donating when employees spend their time volunteering, these grants turn volunteer hours into impactful financial donations. 80% of companies with volunteer grant programs provide between $8-$15 per hour volunteered. You can check a nonprofit’s reputation by looking it up on Charity Navigator or Candid’s Guidestar Charity Check. The Lucky Duck Foundation has the maximum score on both platforms: 100% Four-Star Charity on Charity Navigator and Platinum Transparency 2024 seal on Candid. Volunteer opportunities available through LDF include:
5. Forego your holiday party and donate the money saved instead. As demonstrated through the above stats, employees heavily prioritize companies that are supportive of giving and volunteering. If your organization touts a strong corporate social responsibility, show them your organization puts its money where its mouth is.
If you’re interested in exploring further, please reach out to our CEO Drew Moser at DrewM@luckyduckfoundation.org.
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San Diego, CA 92123
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