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The private sector is a powerful engine for economic growth. Through trade, manufacturing, investment and technology, corporations provide opportunities for millions of people in low-income countries to lift themselves out of poverty.

Today, Heifer is scaling up to increase our impact with even more communities. We work with organizations like Danone, Elanco, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and the The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop high impact partnerships that strengthen value chains, engage employees and enhance brand value while building the knowledge, business skills and social capital of our project participants.

BUSINESS IMPACT

Expand presence in emerging markets
Develop new, market-based business models and enterprises
Mitigate risk of supply chain volume and quality problems
Access traceable raw materials for quality products
Earn trust in communities
Develop relationships with local, regional and national government influencers
Strengthen brand and reputation
Increase employee engagement, morale and loyalty

SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Improve farm capacity and productivity
Increase income for farmers
Improve nutrition and health for families
Increase access to sustainable value chains and markets
Build knowledge, business skills and social capital
Protect natural resources
Increase access to livestock and agriculture inputs, services and market information
Empower individuals and communities, especially women, through training and leadership development
Influence agriculture governance and regulation

To learn more about how Heifer brings unique assets to our corporate, foundation, and government partnerships, please contact our Global Partnerships & Alliances team at corporate.partners@heifer.org.

See how some of our current partnerships are making an impact:

	Green Mountain Coffee’s long-term support has facilitated expansion of project work in Guatemala and Mexico, with a focus on addressing the challenges of “los meses flacos,” (“the thin months”) when income from the coffee harvest is depleted. Families that were once completely dependent on coffee for income are finding new ways to feed themselves and improve their quality of life. Visit Heifer's Green Mountain Coffee microsite
	Organic Valley was instrumental in supporting the creation of the National More Organic for Everyone (MORE) project in the US. This project seeks to improve access to high-quality organic food by underserved communities and strengthen linkages between organic producers and communities in food desert areas. Visit Heifer's Organic Valley microsite
	Elanco and Heifer believe healthy people and animals promote a healthy, hopeful future. Thanks to the generous support of Elanco and its employees, 2,100 families in Lampung, Indonesia have been provided with the support to permanently lift themselves out of hunger and poverty. Currently Elanco is bringing the same support to over 7,200 families in the Copperbelt region of Zambia and Heibei Province in China. Visit Heifer's Elanco microsite
	Through the inspiration of CEO Howard Schultz, Starbucks and their employees rallied together to provide heifers for a new project in coffee-growing communities of Rwanda. Visit Heifer's Starbucks microsite
	With a strong commitment to social advocacy, Garnet Hill asked its customers in 2009 what charitable initiative they’d choose to support. The resounding plea to help end world hunger led the clothing and home decor company to become a strong supporter of Heifer’s domestic and international efforts. Visit Heifer's Garnet Hill microsite
	Media Networks, Inc., the multimedia targeted marketing division of Time, Inc., provides remarkable exposure to Heifer by sharing Heifer’s message in their prestigious national news magazines. Through MNI’s support, Heifer’s story is reaching significant audiences of Time, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated, nationwide. Visit Media Networks, Inc
	Dr.Hauschka Skin Care shares Heifer International’s commitment to improving the health and welfare of people and the earth. Dr.Hauschka embraces a holistic approach to improving livelihoods through their support of sustainable agriculture and self-empowerment in Heifer projects in Brazil. Visit Heifer's Dr. Hauschka microsite
	Danone Group and Heifer International have partnered to unite communities and support dairy cooperatives in Ukraine – seeking to increase income and improve quality of life for rural farm families in this struggling region. Visit Danone Group
	Savannah Bee Company has sourced honey from Heifer-supported community beekeeping projects in Honduras. Consumer support of the “Peace Honey” line has directly benefited families in these honey-producing communities. Visit Savannah Bee Company
	Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, established and incorporated by African American college women, has selected Heifer International as one of its charities of choice during the term of International President, Carolyn House Stewart. Supporting the platform of "Global Leadership Through Timeless Service" Stewart will rally AKA's 260,000 members in the effort to raise awareness of and funds for the work of Heifer International in Kenya and Ecuador. Visit Alpha Kappa Alpha
	The Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation’s “Farmers Feeding the World” campaign aims to use the generosity, willpower, and expertise of American agriculture to address world hunger. The Foundation, formed by Farm Journal Media, will bring together agriculture and consumers. Funds raised will be donated to organizations working toward solutions. Visit Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation
	Novus International is supporting Heifer’s work through an innovative 5-year project to improve the livelihoods of rural, smallholder farmer households in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Heifer International’s strength in community-level development, complemented by Novus’s commitment to sustainably improve the health and nutrition of local households, offers farmers practical training towards improving animal health, maximizing productivity, and strengthening local feed resources. Visit Novus International
	Terracycle creates eco-friendly products from a wide range of non-recyclable waste materials, finding unique uses for materials often deemed garbage. Heifer will be a recipient of Terracycle’s national collection program in schools across the nation. Visit Terracycle
	The General Federation of Women's Clubs is dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service and has selected Heifer International as a partner in the area of international outreach. The goal of this program area is to affect change for our global friends in communities around the world through advocacy, education, and action. Reflecting the motto "Unity in Diversity", GFWC's members in thousands of communities across the United States and around the world are encouraged and resourced to raise awareness and funds in their local communities to support Heifer's work. Visit GFWC

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At Heifer International, we are fortunate to receive many proposals from companies who wish to fundraise in support of our mission. So that we may properly evaluate each of these proposals and their feasibility, we ask that all requests be submitted via a National Corporate Partnership Application. This will allow us the opportunity to thoroughly examine your proposal and respond to you in a timely manner.

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National Corporate Partnership Contact Information

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How long has your company been in business?:*
Has your company raised funds for Heifer before?:
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What is the scope of your business?:
Please define your objective in a marketing partnership with Heifer (check all that apply):	Cause branding Corporate citizen/social responsibility effort Employee morale/loyalty Employee volunteer opportunity Drive sales Drive store traffic Launch a new product or service Other
Please describe the fundraising program you would like considered by Heifer.:*
Please indicate the level of annual fundraising you anticipate.:*
If approved, what Heifer resources and assets would you request to utilize to facilitate a partnership program?:*
Please note any criteria below that you would not be able to meet and explain::

Partnership Criteria
The following list outlines a minimum selection of criteria for being considered for a national corporate partnership. Your submission of this application signifies your understanding and ability to comply with the criteria.

The program has the potential to raise awareness of the Heifer brand and broaden its donor base.
The prospective corporate partner has a recognizable brand and demonstrated corporate social responsibility standards.
The program will advance the mission of Heifer.
The proposed alliance must not threaten Heifer's 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit status.
The prospective partner and/or their operating companies does not market controversial products or services including, but not limited to, alcohol, tobacco, adult content, etc.
The partner will agree to the standards of the BBB's wise giving guidelines.
Heifer will not enter into partnerships with startup companies marketing a new product or service.
Heifer will reserve the right of review and approval for all program materials using Heifer's brand, marks, name and logo.
Heifer International will not endorse products or services.
Heifer International will not allow the acquisition, use or solicitation of Heifer International donors, vendors, partners or employees.
Heifer International does not market, advertise or promote products or services to raise funds.

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