Your organization is more than just the products it sells, services it offers, or causes it supports. It’s about the people who work there. And finding unique ways to give back to your employees – and your community – can go a long way in terms of morale, productivity, and retention.
- 54% of workers say that benefits are a reason they stay with their employer.
(Source: WorldatWork) - Employees are 2.2 times more likely to stay at a job where they feel proud to work, and 1.7 times more likely when they consider their workplace to be fun.
(Source: Great Place to Work)
But smart employers already know this. What you might not know, however, is how a partnership with the Maryland Zoo can help you achieve your corporate social and cultural goals. In this article, we’re exploring four Zoo partnership opportunities that are great for employees, great for organizations, and great for animals around Maryland and the world.
Corporate Memberships
With a corporate membership to the Zoo, you give your employees the ability to reconnect with animals and nature, improve mental health and wellbeing, and spend time with their friends and families.
What’s included in a corporate membership? Depending on which level of membership you choose, you and your staff can enjoy things like:
- Free admission tickets
- Discounted family memberships
- Behind the scenes animal encounters
- Exclusive member events
- Group volunteer opportunities
Events at the Zoo
Another way to show employee appreciation is by hosting your next corporate event at the Zoo. Forget amusement parks, what if your team had the run of the Zoo all to themselves? Whether you are looking for a full buyout or simply to rent a space in a historic location, when you book an event at the Zoo you contribute not only to employee wellbeing and culture, but the conservation efforts that the Zoo participates in around the world.
Plus, all event rentals include:
- Four hours for your event
- Two hours of set up and one hour break down
- Parking
- Indoor events include up to 180 padded chairs and up to 48 tables of various shapes and sizes
- Outdoor events include use of picnic tables
- List of preferred caterers (bring your own for a fee)
Marketing Presence at the Zoo
Want to partner with the Zoo but need something with a little more ROI? Leveraging the Zoo as your next marketing tool could be your opportunity to do something good for both the community and your bottom line.
A marketing partnership with the Zoo can get your brand in front of up to 400,000 guests per year, with opportunities including:
- Habitat and exhibit sponsorships
- Event sponsorships
Grants and Major Gifts
Foundations and donors can also reap the benefits of partnering with the Zoo, through grantmaking and major gifts that benefit the aspects of the Zoo that align with your corporate mission. Be it education, conservation, or another goal, our team can help you determine the best fit for your philanthropic needs.
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