Corporate Partnerships

Strategic partnerships

One-off donations from company-driven fundraising events remain vital to the charity sector. However, we are increasingly looking towards building long-term strategic partnerships that can bring about lasting change in our community.

A strategic partner is a company that is seeking to support a specific service in a number of ways. It may be through funding particular aspects of our community or specialist palliative care services for example. It may involve volunteering, or providing grants.

The alignment between a company and a charitable organisation such as Marymount creates direct benefits to employees and customers alike.

Employee fundraising

Employees working together for a charity increases staff morale and motivation. It is also a wonderful way to enhance teamwork and project a positive corporate image. Employee fundraising activities can range from a table quiz to a family day out. Find out more about our major fundraising drives.

In lieu of Christmas Donations

If you would like to make a donation to Marymount in lieu of Christmas cards or give Christmas gifts to your suppliers we can organise hard copy cards or a digital e-card. Please get in touch with fundraising at marymount.ie for more information.

Cause-related marketing

A partnership between a company and a high-profile charity such as ours builds brand loyalty, increases company sales and shows a commitment to a worthy cause. We are actively looking to build enticing cause-related marketing partnerships through our well-known and highly regarded brand.

Corporate sponsorship

Marymount University Hospital and Hospice run a number of significant fundraising events and activities throughout the year. The campaigns gather considerable media attention and reach a wide-ranging demographic. By supporting these activities companies have the opportunity to align their brand with Marymount and to enjoy a positive feeling with staff, customers, and people across Ireland.

Some of the events previously held include; Annual Golf Classic, September Collection Day, Light Up a Life Christmas appeal, Christmas cards sponsorship.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR)

Donating funds makes an immediate and telling impact at Marymount University Hospital & Hospice. Funds can be aligned with a specific service if requested. CSR is a way to position your company as a generous corporate citizen.

Payroll giving

Payroll giving is a simple and effective way for employees to make regular payments to a charity directly from their salary. Many of our corporate partners will match employee gifts and donations. This is a great incentive to fundraise within a company and allows us to fund cancer services and provide support for people with cancer and their families across Ireland.

Corporate gift matching

These offer supporters a great opportunity to double the impact of their donations. Check with your employer if they offer such a programme and let donors know that it’s in place.

For further information please contact our Fundraising & Communications team on 021 4869100, or fundraising@marymount.ie

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) involves integrating social and environmental concerns into a company’s business operations on a voluntary basis. More and more businesses see corporate responsibility as essential to growing an ethical, sustainable and profitable business. In today’s world, companies want to be part of ensuring that their local communities are sustainable and resilient and many believe that as community members they have an obligation to support their local communities. Corporate or employee volunteering sits within CSR. Here are a couple of popular definitions describing Employee Volunteering:

• An Employee Volunteer Programme is a planned, managed effort that seeks to motivate and enable employees to effectively serve community needs through the leadership of the employer.
• Corporate Volunteering is any action by an employer to encourage and support the volunteer involvement of their employees in the community, whether during work hours or in employees’ own time.

Corporate Volunteering

Marymount University Hospital & Hospice has benefited from the help of a number of corporate organisations and businesses who have, as part of their corporate social responsibility, spent time here working on a variety of voluntary projects. From working in our 14 acres of gardens to painting and maintenance of some of our estate, these groups have made a genuine impact on our work and helped to make the site more attractive and appealing for our patients, residents and visitors.

Marymount University Hospital & Hospice is keen to further develop its corporate volunteering package, including exploring potential patient-focused projects and opportunities. If your business or organisation would like to get involved in a volunteering day (or ongoing volunteering commitment), please contact the a member of our Fundraising or HR Teams.

How does Marymount gain from corporate volunteering?

Marymount gains support, professional expertise, and additional human resources to carry out programs and projects that might otherwise not be feasible. Furthermore, we benefit from sharing our mission and work, fostering a collective comprehension of the contemporary societal challenges we face.