Workplace Giving Month 2020 : More Important Than Ever!
Media release: 21 May 2020
During June, Australia’s peak body for workplace giving – Workplace Giving Australia (WGA) – is highlighting the importance of funds that working Australians are donating from their pay to charities.
June is Workplace Giving Month and WGA is calling on employers to implement a campaign for their team members. To assist, WGA has prepared a free kit of materials for employers and charities to use. For 2020, the kit has been adapted to accommodate employees working remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions.
“Charities across our country are experiencing unprecedented demand for their services, yet due to the COVID-19 crisis, many have not been in a position to implement traditional fundraising campaigns. Yet again, workplace giving is proving to be a stable and recurring form of fundraising” said Jenny Geddes, CEO, Workplace Giving Australia.
“On behalf of those in our community in need, we encourage employers to implement a campaign for their team to get behind…all the 50 cents and $1 dollar donations from working Australians add up to millions when combined with other working Australians.”
To access the Workplace Giving Month Resources, please click here
For further information, please contact:
Rania Chamie, Manager, Workplace Giving Australia rania.chamie@workplacegivingaustralia.org.au
About Workplace Giving Australia
Workplace Giving Australia (WGA) is the architect, driver and thought leader for workplace giving in Australia. WGA advises employers on how to develop best practice giving programs and advocates for workplace giving as the most effective way for working Australians to support charity. In partnership with the sector, it has a mission to see one million Australians giving through the workplace.
REPORTING TOOL – TRACK PROGRESS
The only place employers can benchmark their workplace giving program against other organisations.
SUPPORTER MARK – CREATE AWARENESS
Employers and charities engaged in workplace giving can be issued with a Mark for use in communications.
AWARDS – DRIVE EXCELLENCE
Enter the annual industry Awards. Opening July 2020.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Watch Workplace Giving Australia’s TVC encouraging employees to donate the smart way – direct from their pay. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohkaqp5rnRs