The Minnesota Business Giving
and Community Involvement Workbook

Published by Building Business Investment in Community (BBIC)

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction: Why Have a Business Giving Plan?

Chapter 1: Why Do We Give?

Chapter 2: What Is a Business Giving Program?

Chapter 3: Who Gets Our Contributions?

Chapter 4: What About Taxes?

Chapter 5: What About a Budget?

Chapter 6: What Procedures Do We Need?

Chapter 7: How Do We Evaluate Requests?

Chapter 8: How Can We Involve Employees?

Chapter 9: Should We Consider Sponsorships and Advertising?

Chapter 10: How Can We Support Employee Volunteerism?

Chapter 11: What Can We Give Besides Cash?

Chapter 12: How Is Our Giving Recognized?

Chapter 13: When Should We Review Our Contributions?

Chapter 14: Where Can We Find Help?

Appendixes

A. Sample Policy Statements and Application Forms for Business Giving and Community Involvement
B. Minnesota Common Grant Application Form
C. Sample Budget Categories
D. Sample Matching Gift Policies and Forms
E. Writing an Effective News Release



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