Sponsor & partner
In very good company
Businesses that choose to align themselves with SCIO are forward-thinking organizations that see the good they can do in this province. There are endless opportunities to match your business goals with our mission and activities. The result? A strong, creative partnership that changes things, for the better.
Choose your partner!
The great benefits for your company in partnering with SCIO include exposure to a dynamic community of over 30,000 clients, families and friends from across the province and Canada.
In addition, your company earns a reputation as a caring and generous corporate citizen who makes a difference in your community. Your employees are buoyed by your commitment to an exceptional cause and are energized to help improve accessibility and support services in our province.
We will work with you to create a customized corporate engagement plan, which can include sponsorships, cause-related marketing programs, participation in fundraising events, corporate and employee volunteering, and workplace giving.
As a small grass roots non-profit, we guarantee that your corporate participation will have great impact for people living with a spinal cord injury in your community and across the province, and satisfy your business partnership needs.
Philanthropy
As a registered Canadian charity with 75 years of history in Ontario, we will provide you with tax benefits, a tax receipt and recognition for your financial support. You also receive peace of mind from knowing your investment in SCIO directly impacts the services, support and advocacy we provide to strengthen our community.
Sponsorship
Here are a few dynamic and engaging sponsorship opportunities to consider:
- Promote a strong presence of your company at popular community events in Toronto and across the province.
- Outline your business offerings on a relevant topic within the Living with an SCI section of our website
- Become a go-to company for our community by getting listed. Your brand on our popular online business directory is a smart match.
- Get your workforce up to speed on expert disability awareness training for your HR department and staff. Online or in person, our training is developed and often delivered by those with lived experience.
Cause-related marketing
Harness the brand equity of SCIO by creating a special promotion that is mutually beneficial, advertises your company’s brand and supports a cause close to the hearts of your customers and employees.
Corporate teams
Form a corporate team to participate in fun activities-based events such as golf, curling, snowboarding or lawn bowling. There’s always something exciting going on at SCIO.
Gifts in kind
We accept gifts of goods, products and services – items our community is always in need of, and highly appreciative of receiving. Your gift will be evaluated in accordance with our gift acceptance policy.
Employee engagement and volunteering
Getting involved with SCIO is a fantastic team-building and volunteer opportunity that will motivate and unite your employees. On your company employee volunteer day, consider coming to work for us. We can customize an opportunity that helps you to meet your business and social responsibility goals while raising your company’s profile in the community.
Event hosting
Raise awareness for your company by organizing a fundraising event or golf tournament on our behalf. Our team will guide you through the process of creating a successful event.
Matching gifts
Maximize and encourage employee giving by matching your staff’s charitable contributions or create a corporate matching challenge.
Workplace giving
Start an employee fund drive offering workers the opportunity to make a one-time gift or spread out payroll deductions over the course of a year.
Advertising in Community Magazine
Our magazine reaches about 12,000 consumers and now much more online. You can broadcast your corporate logo and unique messaging, and receive recognition from SCIO for your generous support.
