Corporate Partnership
Corporate Giving
We welcome corporate partners of any size to share in our heart-warming mission.
Recently recognized as one of America's stronger brands, your employees and customers will recognize your association with a charity that is admired worldwide, yet focused on serving children in the very communities where your employees and customers live and work.
Opportunities for corporate involvement include:
The Make-A-Wish brand is our strongest asset and we are careful to partner with organizations committed to preserving our mission and adhering to policies and practices established to support our core values. All events and cause-marketing campaigns are subject to the Make-A-Wish Foundation's standard licensing process and use of the Make-A-Wish name or marks is otherwise prohibited.
To speak with a corporate giving specialist, please contact the Make-A-Wish office, 203-261-9044.
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Make a Corporate Gift
All giving supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation's ability to grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, your gift is tax deductible as allowed by law.
Donations may be mailed to:
The Make-A-Wish Foundation
of Connecticut, Inc.
126 Monroe Turnpike Trumbull, CT 06611
Donations are accepted online through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America® Web site, or by contacting your local Make-A-Wish office directly.
To speak with a corporate giving specialist, please contact the Make-A-Wish office, 203-261-9044.
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Sponsor an Event
Make-A-Wish Foundation events provide an opportunity to become personally connected to our mission. Whether meeting a wish child at the Fairfield County Ball or Bouquet of Wishes Gala, or hearing a touching story during a special fundraiser, the Foundation's events convey the power of a wish and create special opportunities for the children and families we serve.
Please read more about our events in the Event area of our website.
Benefits associated with sponsoring events vary from event to event. Our staff would be happy to provide a sponsorship proposal for each of the events listed above.
To speak with an event sponsorship specialist, please contact the Make-A-Wish office, 203-261-9044.
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Host an Event
Your company, association, club or school can create a fundraising event to benefit the local children served by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. From golf tournaments to company picnics to family reunions, group events are a perfect way to raise money in support of the Make-A-Wish mission. Some examples of successful events include bowling tournaments, casino nights, dances & socials, auctions, bakes sales, and themed dinners.
- To view fundraising policies and guidelines, click here.
- To submit your fundraising idea for consideration, click here.
To speak with an event specialist, please contact the Make-A-Wish office, 203-261-9044.
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Employee Giving & Matching Gifts
Today, many companies are looking to provide a link between charitable causes and their employees. We welcome the opportunity to participate in employee giving plans, corporate gift-matching programs, and fundraising events hosted by corporate partners. Foundation staff and committed volunteers also are available to educate your employees on our mission and support company campaigns.
To learn more about workplace giving opportunities, please contact the Make-A-Wish office, 203-261-9044.
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Cause-Marketing Campaigns
The Make-A-Wish brand is powerful. People everywhere have been touched by stories of seeing a child's most cherished wish come true. The awareness for our cause creates opportunities for businesses interested in supporting the Foundation's work while showing customers they care.
The Foundation's marketing-savvy staff welcomes the opportunity to learn about your business and suggest strategies that might help grow your business while supporting wishes.
- To view fundraising policies and guidelines, click here.
- To submit your fundraising idea for consideration, click here.
To speak with a cause-marketing specialist, please contact the Make-A-Wish office
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In-Kind Donations
The Foundation welcomes in-kind donations that can help us grant wishes, raise money, or reduce operating costs. Donations may include items commonly wished for by children, such as laptop computers and toys, or items that may be used for auction purposes, such as a vacation package. We also welcome donations of services that can help the Foundation provide better service to its constituents, such as technology consulting. Please consult with a corporate giving specialist at (203) 261-9044 to learn more about in-kind donations.
To see our Wish List, click here.
To speak with a corporate giving specialist, please contact the Make-A-Wish office, 203-261-9044.
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