Corporate Programs

Any corporation or business, regardless of the financial contribution level, is welcome and encouraged to partner with Habitat Greater San Francisco. Through contributions of time and dollars, your company can build a legacy of affordable housing in Marin, San Francisco and on the Peninsula.

Partnering with Habitat Greater San Francisco is a win-win for both sides. According to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation,* there are four main reasons that a firm would engage in corporate philanthropy:

• Direct impact: To promote social good.

• Market reputation: To build the company's reputation and goodwill with customers and potential customers.

• Recruitment & retention: To aid in recruiting and retaining employees.

• Strategy: To improve the competitive context of the firm.

Habitat Greater San Francisco provides an opportunity for local companies to meet their philanthropic goals in a unique and highly rewarding way. Companies are often drawn to the 'Habitat experience' not only because of the urgent need for affordable housing in our community, but also for the extraordinary hands-on opportunity it provides. Corporate giving, of course, is not just about the dollars, although funding is critical to sustaining our work. Corporate giving is also very much about community-building, among your own employees as well as within the greater community in which they live, work and prosper. Many employees appreciate the opportunity to "give back," and view volunteering as an essential component of giving back to the community.

"Don't underestimate the infrastructure of the Habitat for Humanity staff-they make it very easy to get involved. Each of our offices volunteers on a construction site and plan fundraising events. We find that they love the partnership and actually get very competitive with each other!"

-Rick Turley, President SF/Peninsula Region, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

"Executive team building on the golf course is a thing of the past, now people want to make a bigger impact."

-Ophelia Basgal, Vice President Civic Partnerships, PG&E

Corporate Volunteering Opportunities

We welcome partner companies to roll up their sleeves and get to work at Habitat Greater San Francisco. This is an excellent opportunity for team-building among staff members and gives employees a chance to work side-by-side with Habitat families, helping to support their dreams of owning a home. Employees feel a sense of camaraderie as they build relationships with their co-workers and pride that their team-building dollars go to support something enduring: fighting poverty housing in our community. Corporate volunteering also fosters a closer working relationship among employees, who gain leadership skills, develop an ethic of service, and build loyalty to your company as well.

Matching Gifts

Your company may match your investment of time and dollars. Check with your HR department to see if your company matches charitable contributions - this can potentially double, even triple your gift to us! Check with your employer and request an employee matching gift form today.

Contact:
Tina Duong
Director of Development
415-625-1015
tduong@habitatgsf.org

* Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Corporate Philanthropy in Silicon Valley Report, October 2007.