In today’s conscious marketplace, companies are realizing that supporting important causes isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s also a pathway to sustainable success. By partnering with non-profit organizations in authentic ways, businesses tap into something very powerful: the human desire to make a positive impact. When companies embrace non-profit causes, they engage employees and customers on a deeper level—catalyzing benefits that enhance brand affinity, fuel growth, attract talent, and ultimately feed the bottom line.
At Investments Limited, giving back is the heartbeat of our company. Jim & Marta Batmasian, our founders passionately support numerous causes including education, health & medical; children & youth development; poverty/low-income relief; arts, culture, & humanities; human rights and social justice groups and economic & urban development. We invite you to join our family and give back to those in need.
Recent data underscores just how much doing good interconnects with doing well. According to two 2023 studies,
- 87% of consumers said they would buy from a brand that advocates for issues they care about.
- 92% of consumers reported they’d remain loyal to a brand that partners with a relevant cause.
- Purpose-driven companies had 40% higher workplace satisfaction and 63% higher trust levels.
Here are 10 profound ways supporting non-profits creates shared value for businesses:
- Customer Loyalty and Trust
By clearly demonstrating social values, purpose-driven companies inspire trust and unwavering loyalty from conscientious consumers.
- Enhanced Brand Reputation
Today, a strong reputation hinges on being a force for good. 85% of consumers had a more positive perception of companies that prioritized social impact.
- Differentiation and Preference
In crowded markets, purpose gives brands an edge to stand out and create lasting impressions. 88% of consumers said they’d switch to a brand partnering with a good cause if price and quality were equal.
- Increased Sales and Revenue
Good causes inspire consumers to buy more and provide pricing premiums for purpose-aligned brands. 87% said they would purchase a product because a company advocated for an issue they cared about.
- Employee Recruitment and Retention
Top talent is drawn to companies that lead with purpose—with 63% citing their company’s purpose as a key motivator to stay. This drives down costly turnovers.
- Engagement and Productivity
Employees are intrinsically motivated by contributing to important causes, with 73% of workers who can apply purpose to their roles reporting higher job satisfaction and productivity.
- Brand Amplification
Reputable non-profit networks amplify company marketing and extend reach to new audiences passionate about those causes.
- Innovation and New Opportunities
Diverse non-profit collaborations spark new ideas, strategies, and products—while expanding into values-based markets.
- Tax Benefits
Donations of funds, products or services to qualified non-profits provide tax deductions that offset costs.
- Greater Societal Impact
Ultimately, non-profit support helps accelerate solutions to pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges.
Beyond just business advantages, partnering with non-profit causes fulfills a profound human need to have a purpose—to make a lasting positive impact. As bestselling author Daniel H. Pink said: “Human beings seek transcendence and meaning.”
When companies connect brand purpose to causes that improve people’s lives, they tap into something invaluable: hope. And that amplifies the energy, goodwill, and passion that fuels their success.
By strategically aligning with respected non-profit organizations, businesses of all sizes can drive meaningful brand affinity, customer loyalty, employee engagement, and growth—while making a positive difference.
At Investments Limited, we are committed to our community and proudly support nearly 100 nonprofit organizations that are making a powerful impact including PROPEL, Changing Lives, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Habitat for Humanity, Boca Helping Hands, Boca Raton Police Foundation, multiple programs at Florida Atlantic University, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Boca Raton Museum of Art, Impact 100, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Junior League, St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Aid to Victims of Domestic Assault (AVDA), Nova Southeastern University, The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, Alzheimer’s Association, and more.
There are many ways businesses can support worthy causes. Being genuine is essential. As stated in Forbes: “Your business goals should tie into your giving goals. Align your brand values with how you want to give back to the world.”
Methods to give back:
- Corporate Donations/Grants
Commit a portion of profits or product sales to donate funds directly to non-profit organizations aligned with your mission and values.
- Volunteer Programs
Organize team volunteering events and give paid time off for employees to volunteer with nonprofit partners.
- Matching Gift Programs
Match employee charitable donations to their chosen nonprofits to double the impact.
- In-Kind Donations
Donate excess inventory, products, or professional services to nonprofits in need of those resources.
- Cause Marketing Campaigns
Attach a charitable component to your marketing campaigns with a portion of sales going to a specific cause.
- Charity of the Month
Spotlight a different non-profit partner each month to raise funds and awareness across your channels.
- Social Media Initiatives
Use your platforms to highlight non-profit work, share ways to get involved, and activate supporters.
- Customer Donation Drives
Collect customer donations at checkout or host periodic in-store/online fundraising drives.
- Payroll Deductions
Make it easy for employees to automatically donate to nonprofits from each paycheck.
- Charity Event Sponsorships
Sponsor fundraising events, galas, and races organized by non-profit partners.
- Customer Loyalty Points
Allow customers to redeem loyalty points for non-profit donations instead of product rewards.
- Buy-One, Give-One Model
For every product purchased, provide a donation of another product, service, or funds.
- Non-Profit Cobranding
Collaborate on co-branded products or services and share a percentage of proceeds.
- Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Empower employees and customers to run their peer fundraising campaigns.
- Non-Profit Discounts
Offer free or discounted products/services to nonprofits and their supporters.
The key is making support for non-profit causes integrated, sustained, and authentic to your business and people. Engaging customers and employees goes far beyond just writing checks.
We invite and encourage our tenants and the community to join us and support those in need in our community. To learn more about how we give back, please visit https://investmentslimited.com/our-story/giving-back/.