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Partner with a worthy cause
Corporate partners make a crucial contribution to our work while being associated with Oxfam’s recognised and respected name.
Being good is also good for business. The Stillwater/AC Nielsen report "Good as Gold" found some important facts about New Zealanders:
- 85% tend to think more highly of companies that support charities;
- 82% say they would be more likely to buy products or services from a company that supports a worthy cause;
- 74% would be prepared to change their normal brand or service if a similar brand or service supported a worthy cause; and
- 72% working for a company involved in cause activities have a strong feeling of loyalty for that company.
We would like to say a big thank you to current partner Naked Organics who are contributing money to assist our work training organic farmers in the Pacific.
There's something to suit everyone
Sponsor an event
Oxfam Trailwalker is the world's greatest team challenge to help overcome poverty and injustice. Your company can enjoy an association with this prestigious event and the Oxfam brand. Become a title sponsor, adopt one of the seven checkpoints along the course, encourage teams to enter the 100km challenge or provide volunteers for the event.
- Check out the Oxfam Trailwalker sponsors' page that lists all our wonderful sponsors of this event.
Oxfam's Biggest Coffee Break is our annual Fairtrade awareness raising and fundraising event. Our key sponsors provide free products to be sent to participants. You can join the fun and help raise vital funds for Oxfam while enjoying a Fairtrade cuppa with your workmates.
- Check out the Oxfam's Biggest Coffee Break sponsors page that lists all our wonderful sponsors of this event.
Payroll giving
Payroll giving is a simple and easy way for you and your employer to make a real difference in reducing poverty. The new IRD scheme means that payroll giving donations are now deducted before tax, so you will receive immediate tax credits of 33.3 cents for every dollar you give! Contact chelsie.willis@oxfam.org.nz for further details.
Make a corporate donation
Making a company donation is a simple way to make a lasting difference for those who need it most. And it can boost employee morale and improve staff loyalty.
For example, Web Widgets chose to donate $10,000 towards a specific Oxfam project in Samoa,targeting 150 rural villages and helping to alleviate poverty, create sustainable village economies and revitalise the agriculture sector in the country. Oxfam works in association with WIBDI (Women in Business Development Incorporated) in Samoa.
For something a little different, you can buy Oxfam Unwrapped gifts for your loyal customers. Visit our Oxfam Unwrapped Corporate Gifts site to find out more.
Fundraising at work
If you want a change from your usual nine-to-five, and fancy getting to know your colleagues a bit better - fundraising at work is for you! Set yourself and your colleagues a challenge and have lots of FUN too! Fundraising at work is a great way to boost your employer’s reputation with shareholders, suppliers and the community.
Or why not join the fun that is Oxfam's Biggest Coffee Break and help raise vital funds for Oxfam while enjoying a cup of Fairtrade coffee with your workmates.
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Become a Fairtrade workplace
Gifts in kind
Can your business offer a service or product that will reduce Oxfam's overheads here at our Auckland office? We are continually looking to be more efficient and effective and donations of your time, product or service may be just what we need. A big thank you to Fiona Ward, our wonderful graphic designer, who has kindly designed all our Oxfam Water Challenge materials free of charge.
We are also very grateful to Amanda Reelick, our lovely Auckland photographer, who beautifully captures the moment at our Oxfam Water Challenge and Oxfam Trailwalker events. Thanks also to our pro-bono lawyers DLA Phillips Fox for their valuable free advice.
Please contact chelsie.willis@oxfam.org.nz if you wish to offer your services or products free of charge and 'donate what you do'.
Corporate volunteers
Reflecting the increasing popularity of volunteering, many companies offer employees the opportunity to take special volunteer days. Oxfam is perfect for this, as we can offer flexible hours, often on a one-day basis.
Socially responsible investment
Action on poverty can benefit business performance, as well as building a better world in which to operate. Even in hard times, it can make commercial sense for companies to develop markets that include poor people, and business models that address poverty.
- Companies make a crucial contribution to Oxfam's work. For more information contact Chelsie Willis, our Partnerships Manager, by calling 09 358 5904 or send an email to chelsiewillis@oxfam.org.nz
 Fancy a cuppa? Host your own Coffee Break at this delicious Fairtrade fundraiser!
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