Corporate Involvement

FARA has gained critical momentum through its partnerships with companies interested in funding FA research. There are a number of ways companies can engage their staff and the corporation as a whole in the giving culture. Please consider some of the opportunities for corporate giving listed below.

  One-time or Multi-year Donations
  Corporate Foundations and Sponsorships
  Matching Gift Programs
  United Way
  FARA - Your "Charity-of-Choice"
  Cause-related Marketing
  In-Kind Donations

One-time or Multi-year Donations

FARA welcomes one-time and multi-year donations from corporate donors online, via check or in planned installments. For further information on donation initiation, visit the Donate Now page or contact us by e-mail, info@cureFA.org or phone, (484) 875-3015.

Corporate Foundations and Sponsorships

Companies large and small provide charity support through donating funds, goods and services. Many also have separate Foundations that provide grants to non-profits. Companies are also getting more and more interested in "cause marketing". Regardless of the type of support, companies are more likely to support a cause that impacts their employees. You can make a difference by letting FARA know if your company has a program that FARA would be eligible for and, where possible, introducing FARA representatives to your company. Whether the result is funding for research or goods or services to support a FARA event, the result will help FARA fund more research. Corporate sponsorships of FARA fundraising events are great opportunities for companies to increase awareness of their goods and services in a particular market. Some events such as Ride Ataxia provide publicity and exposure on a regional and national level. Preview the list of planned events to see if the fundraisers being held in your geographic area may be of interest to your company. If you feel your company is a good fit for FARA support, contact FARA's Development Office first. They will work with you to determine the right steps to approach your company.
To learn more, read this letter to the FA community from Jean Walsh, FAer and professional grant writer.

Matching Gift Programs

Many employers are committed to supporting the interests of their employees through matching programs. When an employee makes a donation to an eligible nonprofit organization, an employer will match the donation with designated company funds. This means that a donor’s contribution to FARA could total twice the amount they donated personally. Employers that participate in matching gift programs will usually require donors to submit a form to initiate the match. If you need assistance from someone at FARA, please contact us – e-mail, info@cureFA.org or phone, (484) 875-3015.

United Way

FARA works with many local United Way organizations throughout the United States. A business can establish a company wide, employee giving program with the United Way. Employees can then designate FARA as the recipient of their donations. If needed, FARA can contact the local United Way, at your request, to have FARA listed as a charity for earmarked donations. Please note that local United Way policies may vary from branch to branch.

FARA - Your "Charity-of-Choice"

If your company hosts fundraising events of your own, you can designate FARA as your "charity-of-choice". FARA would be the beneficiary of any funds raised at such an event or series of events. You can highlight FARA as your "charity–of-choice" for one event or over a period of time. This gives your company the opportunity to make a significant difference in specific cause area for a designated amount of time.

Cause-related Marketing

Cause-related marketing ties a product or purchase to a charity by allowing a percentage of proceeds to go towards the cause for a period of time. If you have product that you feel is suitable as a cause-related marketing tool for FARA, please contact us by email, info@cureFA.org or by phone, (484) 875-3015.

In-Kind Donations

FARA accepts in-kind donations of goods and services. People that have expertise in given areas or networks may contact FARA to explore ideas. Previously accepted in-kind donations include: