The corporate sector can and does provide invaluable support to Down Syndrome Ireland. Whether you are a business owner or a staff member, there are many ways you can support our goals.

Employee Fundraising

There are many ways employees can support Down Syndrome Ireland.
The following are some sample opportunities:

• Hold fundraising campaigns on your company property / grounds.
• Create a fundraising event, using your company’s resources.
• Host events for management, their families, friends and employees.
• Make financial or in-kind donations as individuals or through your company.
• Hold a company golf tournament to benefit Down Syndrome Ireland.
• Name Down Syndrome Ireland as the beneficiary of an employee payroll deduction plan.

 

Sponsorship

Sponsorship opportunities will benefit both DSI and your company.

THE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Create interest in your product and or services
• Associate your business with a recognised and respected organisation.
• Invest in the community.
• Promote your business regionally and nationally

Benefits vary based on the individual sponsorship programme and level of funding and include but are not limited to:

• Signage placed prominently at all events
• Donor listing placed prominently at event venue yearly.
• Logo on all PR material
• Logo (with hyperlink to your company website) on Down Syndrome Ireland website.
• Recognition in relevant print advertisements.
• Recognition in quarterly magazine
• Recognition in relevant press releases and organisation conferences.
• Opportunity for company display
• Opportunity to use Down Syndrome Ireland name, logo and brand to communicate sponsorship

 

Corporate Donations

Financial donations from our corporate supporters to keep our services up and running.

Down Syndrome Ireland offers support to our members and their extended families 25 local branches nationwide. We can offer corporate sponsors value and positive PR. If you would like to explore sponsorship possibilities, please contact kathleen@downsyndrome.ie

Corporate Social Responsibility

Working with DSI can benefit your company by promoting your corporate social responsibility strategy by demonstrating a commitment to people with Down syndrome. Businesses can support the work of DSI by sponsoring an event, organising their own fundraising event or providing support in-kind through their staff and expertise.

Charity of the Year

Why not nominate Down Syndrome Ireland as your company’s ‘Charity of the Year’, a planned and sustained method of helping the organisation. A whole range of fundraising events can be tailored to suit the needs of your company and its employees.

For more information please contact kathleen@downsyndrome.ie

Corporate Partnerships

There are many different ways for companies of all shapes and sizes to get involved in the work of Down Syndrome Ireland. Contact us if your company would like to develop a partnership with our organisation.

For more information please contact kathleen@downsyndrome.ie

Cause Related Marketing

Your Company and Down Syndrome Ireland can work together for mutual benefit by associating one of your products with our work. Statistics show that 86% of consumers when faced with a decision between two similar products are more likely to choose the product that is associated with a good cause.

For more information please contact kathleen@downsyndrome.ie