Business Report
Retailers are becoming increasingly aware of how charitable contributions to local communities and non-profit organizations can impact customer buy-in and loyalty to the company. The general manager at your work has asked you to research a possible community service opportunity for this class or your workplace. Some examples include reading to children at a school, sponsoring a blood drive with the Red Cross, or a local wildlife cleaning event.
Your task is to write a three-paragraph (minimum) memo addressed to the general manager and team leads at your store that recommends one charitable organization you wish to partner or volunteer with that you found via a web search. This memo will briefly discuss the rational /benefits of partnering with a non-profit, explain your recommendation for a non-profit foundation found during your research, and propose a date for a meeting with the charitable organization.
Part 1: Research & Analysis
Research the following:
How many non-profit or charitable organizations are in your city?
How many non-profit or charitable organizations are within a 5, 10, 15, and 20 mile radius from your city?
Find the two best rated non-profit or charitable organizations within a 5, 10, 15, and 20 mile radius of of your city.
Sample Answer
To: General Manager and Team Leads From: [Your Name] Date: March 8, 2023 Subject: Community Service Opportunity
I am writing to you today to recommend a possible community service opportunity for our store. I have been researching non-profit organizations in our city, and I believe that we would be a good fit for a partnership with the [Name of Non-Profit Organization].