Creativity, Heart and Passion

One of my Comerica Bank colleagues, Dawn Allen, has abundant energy, limitless creativity and unbridled passion to make a difference for nonprofits in our community.  She has created 25 professionally presented baskets for our internal March of Dimes Silent Auction.  Thanks to her initiative, we will raise significant funds toward our $51,000 goal.  She saw a need and volunteered her incredible talents to raise much needed funds for March of Dimes.

When we are receptive to ideas, input and platforms for success from our broad networks, we often identify key contributors whose skills we might not otherwise realize.

Creativity, heart and passion are priceless!

Follow Passion when Volunteering

My day has been filled with varied volunteer activities for DePelchin Children's Center, March of Dimes and Junior Achievement.  The activities were different for each organization, but the common element is that each benefits children.  There are unlimited opportunities to make a difference and we need to assess the best fit for our skills and interests.  Fortunately, I learned early in my volunteer experience that just because an organization is worthwhile, I may not be the best volunteer for the organization.  When we are passionate about a cause we bring our best to the opportunity and tend to maintain involvement. 

Charity Fundraising Ideas for Companies

Sterling Bank supports many deserving non-profits in our focus areas through direct contributions and volunteer hours.  Much of our employee fundraising involvement in Houston and Dallas is committed to March of Dimes.  In San Antonio, our bankers raise funds for United Way. 
Employee fundraising ideas that we've successfully implemented include:

• Meals and snacks of every variety
• Bake Sales
• Chocolate Sales
• Sending Singing Pink Flamingos Office-to-Office
• FunFests with Children's Activities, Camel Rides and Music
• Water Balloon Toss to Douse Your Favorite Managers
• Rent-a-Manager for a Day
• Rent-a-Team for a Half-Day
• Silent Auctions
• Children's Art Calendar
• Selling March of Dims Labeled Products including bears and bracelets
• Jeans for Babies
• Pumpkins or Booties for Babies
• Garage Sale
• Change Wars
• Cutest Pet Contest
• Extra Vacation Day Auction

We would love to know of other office friendly, low cost and easily executed charity fundraising ideas.