Become a Partner | Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine

Become a Partner

Why Become a Partner?

LL Bean Community Partner outside the Portland, ME Clubhouse

Your customers expect it

Most consumers (79%) continue to believe that companies should take action on political and social issues.

Your customers support it

87% believe that businesses have the power to influence change. (Global Strategy Group, 2019)

Your community will thank you

A strategic partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine is mutually beneficial to your business and to the communities we serve.

Partnership Programs

Community Partnership Program

A Community Partner is a business or organization, within our service areas, that is interested in providing specific programming to youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine for a discounted cost or free of charge. Community Partners bring their expertise into our clubhouses and help enhance the experiences and opportunities that we provide to our members.

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Corporate Partnership Program

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine has a long history of collaborating with business leaders in our community. Our Corporate Partners are critical to our mission and serving nearly 3,000 members annually.

Support Boys & Girls Clubs with a partnership that makes a difference in the lives of our members, and your employees, customers, and community. We will work with you to develop a partnership that aligns with your company’s priorities and goals.

We will provide special recognition for your partnership giving of $10,000+ in combined annual operating support throughout the year.

Employee Engagement

By offering volunteer opportunities with BGCSM to employees, businesses have benefited from meaningful employee engagement while demonstrating a strong sense of leadership, social responsibility, and connection to the community.

Some ways to engage your team in supporting BGCSM:

Ongoing volunteer opportunities for individuals to support various programs such as homework tutors, instructors, and mentors depending on you area of interest.

One-time or recurring volunteer projects such as painting, landscaping, preparing program materials, or renovating our spaces.

Goods drives to provide our members with back-to-school supplies, holiday gifts, or items to get ready for summer.

Attending or volunteering at a Club event or fundraiser.

Explore committees and other volunteer leadership opportunities

For more information about becoming a Corporate Partner of the Clubs or employment engagement opportunities, please contact Deirdre at dclifford@bgcmaine.org.