We found five reasons why you should...so there is no reason not to!
Paige Brophy
I’ve been doing some research, I could call it soul searching to make it sound more impactful, but who are we kidding, it is research.
As you may have noticed we have started a brand-new community sponsor program, and it is really becoming a trend. This of course got us all thinking… is there really a downfall to partnering with a local charity?
I didn’t find any reasons not to but I did five reasons why you SHOULD on PaySimple a site dedicated to small business shortcuts. You can click here to read their article, but I wanted to break it down for you.
Here are the five reasons with our insight:
- It builds brand awareness- heck yes it does. We have an email reach with our newsletter that ends up in 10,000 Jefferson County homes. What better way to build your brand awareness than a segmented advertising campaign going to the constituents YOU need to reach.
- The charity can market for you- don’t waste your database of contacts. Use ours. We craft our communications with a highlight on our partners.
- Target customers in your niche by choosing the right charity- have you ever heard of someone saying “I hate Outdoor Lab?” We didn’t think so. Everyone in Jefferson County loves Outdoor Lab so we are your perfect charity partner.
- Unlock new networking opportunities- If you haven’t been to After Dark then you are missing out. It is the fundraiser of the year that everyone keeps talking about. You meet everyone and anyone.
- It helps others- who doesn’t feel good being a part of a Jefferson County legacy like Outdoor Lab? There is a great line in this article that we truly understand. “most charities today understand the practical reasons businesses get involved with charities and will do everything they can to create a return on your investment.” We promise we will.
So honestly, from these five reasons, partnering with Outdoor Lab is a unique way to add some distinction and flavor to your business.
If you are ready to learn more about joining Outdoor Lab today, click here.
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Ben Kusnetzky
If you could be any food, what food would you be?
If I could be any food I would be a nice slice of pizza. Because who doesn’t like a good slice of cheese pizza.What is your favorite Outdoor Lab memory?
My favorite outdoor lab memory is going on my first all day hike as an intern. Watching my core group summit the challenging hike reignited my passion for teaching and the outdoors.If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you buy?
If I won the lottery the first thing I’d buy would be a double chicken, double steak burrito bowl from chipotle to celebrate winning the lotto.What are some of your hobbies?
I love everything outdoors. Anything from running to skiing to golf, count me in. I also consider myself a food connoisseur because I love all types of food.What were you doing when you found out you were selected to be on the Youth Advisory Board?
The day I was selected for the youth advisory board I had just finished my first week of my second semester as an intern. I was sitting at Beaujo’s pizza in evergreen surrounded by my peers and co-workers.What are you most excited to do on the Youth Advisory Board?
As a member of this board I am very excited to learn as much as I can to better this program. Outdoor lab school has changed me as an individual and it has given me the skills I will need for the rest of my life. This board will help me give back to outdoor lab in the same way that the program has given to me. -
Tyler Houston
If you could be any food, what food would you be?
A sopapilla specifically from Casa BonitaWhat is your favorite Outdoor Lab memory?
Walking out of the staff room after my first day as a high school leader and knowing that I wanted to live there. As a sixth grader, looking through the telescope and seeing Saturn.If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you buy?
A husky named ApolloWhat are some of your hobbies?
Astronomy, rock climbing, hiking and seeing new placesWhat were you doing when you found out you were selected to be on the Youth Advisory Board?
I was sitting at my desk in the ED center getting ready to have a “brain blast” with Outdoor Lab’s Program CoordinatorWhat are you most excited to do on the Youth Advisory Board?
To establish a sense of stewardship for our high schools leaders, who truly make our program go round. -
Blake Armitage
If you could be any food, what food would you be?
I'd have to say bacon because It goes with almost anything and makes it taste so much better!What is your favorite Outdoor Lab memory?
As an intern being able to see that growth and maturity in the 6th graders that they develop over one short week. It's amazing to see that the kids who step off the bus on Monday get on that bus a totally changed kid on Friday.If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you buy?
Not really sure if this counts but I'd probably pay off my student loans and my car loans. Then I'd give back to the community and make a donation to the Outdoor Lab Foundation to ensure that the program not only continues but gets better every year.What are some of your hobbies?
I'm a really big fan of woodburning or pyrography. I find it very relaxing and the smell is amazing!What were you doing when you found out you were selected to be on the Youth Advisory Board?
I believe I was actually driving home from school. I was so excitd I almost had to pull over!What are you most excited to do on the Youth Advisory Board?
One thing I am super excited to do is community awareness and outreach. I don't think a lot of people truly comprehend how amazing this program is not just for 6th graders, but for high schoolers as well and I want to make sure that the value of this program is clearly understood for generations to come.
