In today's economy, Americans believe it's more important than ever for companies to be socially responsible. In fact, when price and quality are equal, 79 percent of Americans will switch brands to support a cause they believe in. (Cone/Duke University Behavioral Cause Study)
Even in tough economic times, the corporate community of Greater Houston continues to step up and deliver on its promise to support Komen’s mission of saving lives and ending breast cancer forever. We are extremely thankful for the generosity and commitment of our Corporate Partners whose support ensures that funding continues for life-saving breast cancer education, screening, treatment and research.
We are always interested in building Corporate Partnerships with companies who have a strong commitment to making a difference in their communities.
There are several ways to become a Komen Houston Affiliate Corporate Partner:
Sponsorship: Providing financial support to help fund Affiliate events throughout the year.
- Komen Houston Race for the Cure®
- Annual Awards Luncheon
Corporate Contribution: A non-specified charitable donation made to the Affiliate.
Financial Underwriting: Covering costs for printing, graphic design, advertising, postage & shipping, photography, auction items and meeting venues help to ensure that every dollar raised goes directly to our mission.
Fundraising: An organized activity of soliciting and collecting money for the Affiliate through special events and/or promotions. These are excellent opportunities to generate workplace fundraisers and create a strong culture of teamwork!
- Employee Fundraisers
- Komen National Programs
- Providing goods/services in kind
At Komen Houston we understand the importance of engaging in a Partnership that is mutually beneficial. Benefits for our Partners are offered at varying levels and may include the following:
- Recognition in select Affiliate Publications and Web-based communications
- Recognition in the “Corporate Spotlight” section of our quarterly newsletter
- Invitations with priority seating to Affiliate special events
- Educational resources including breast health materials and presentations for your employees
For more information about becoming a Corporate Partner, please e-mail us at info@komen-houston.org or call 713-783-9188.
