Good corporate citizenship is a well-accepted reality of business today. Businesses benefit from operating in our communities, and many of them believe in giving back to the community to support its well-being. These days, this is more important than ever, because the government-funded social safety net is stretched beyond its means to provide all the services needed to maintain the delicate balance between the haves and have-nots. The corporate sector has risen to the challenge.
Since its beginnings more than 12 years ago, Ability Online has looked to the corporate sector for funding. We have established some close relationships, and the generosity of these philanthropic corporations has certainly allowed us to champion the needs of young people with disabilities by developing accessible programs that put Internet technology to work in innovative ways.
However, the need for funding never goes away - and these days, it is a competitive environment with many, many worthy causes seeking help from corporations and individuals. It is our job to draw attention to the work we do, the services we offer, and why there is mutual benefit to our donors in being associated with Ability Online.
Here are just a few good reasons why you might want to choose Ability Online as a key focus of your philanthropic activities: