Earth Share for Employers

Thank you for your interest in making Earth Share part of your workplace giving program. Earth Share’s staff is ready to help you add the environmental giving option to your existing campaign, or create a new campaign.

Did you know?

In a 2006 national GolinHarris survey, an overwhelming two-thirds of Americans interviewed said:

• "’Doing well by doing good’ is a savvy business strategy. Good corporate citizenship should be approached as an investment, asset and competitive advantage for business that contributes to the company's success.”
• “Business should invest significantly more money, time, attention and resources in corporate citizenship than it does today.”
• “Corporate citizenship should be considered an essential, high priority compared to other priorities companies face and manage in running a profitable, competitive and successful business.”

There are many benefits in offering environmental charitable giving options as part of an overall corporate citizenship strategy:

It’s good for business: Environmental issues cross all borders. Introducing an Earth Share campaign is an excellent way to demonstrate your company’s commitment to the health and future of your community, the country, and the world. Becoming an Earth Share partner sends the message to your employees, customers and other stakeholders that your company cares. Additionally, your company will join the growing ranks of hundreds of businesses that espouse corporate responsibility and environmental protection by offering Earth Share to their employees.

Improved employee relations: More and more employees are becoming aware of environmental causes and issues – causes that may not be represented in the traditional workplace campaign. Allowing your employees the opportunity to invest in causes they believe in demonstrates your commitment to your employees.

Ease and effectiveness of administration: If your company already conducts a campaign, Earth Share can easily be added as an option alongside United Way and any other charities that are represented. If your business does not have workplace giving, we can work with you to create a charitable campaign that is ideal for your office(s).

More choices: Most workforces today include a diversity of race, culture, gender, age, interests and beliefs. Offering Earth Share as an option in your workplace giving campaign empowers your employees with more choices that address their interests.

We’re here to help: Earth Share can help you identify your employees’ charitable interests and walk you through the steps involved in adding Earth Share. We will:

• Assist your payroll department with incorporating Earth Share;
• Provide brochures, pledge forms, videos, posters, speakers and all other elements necessary for running a successful campaign;
• Supply electronic lists, graphics and other elements for an online campaign; and
• Assist in creating campaign pledge and financial reports.

For more information about Earth Share and workplace giving, please contact us.