Corporate Partnerships
Our corporate partners all share Oxfam America's commitment to creating lasting solutions to poverty, hunger and injustice around the world. There are many ways for your corporation to become an active member of the global philanthropic community.
Unrestricted Grants
The most useful grants are unrestricted and allow us to use the funding where it is needed most rather than it being directed to a specific program, campaign, or location.
Restricted Grants
Grants can also be restricted for specific programs, themes or geographic areas.
Here’s a sample of our Corporate Partners and what they have supported.
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A corporate partner for over a decade, The Capital Group Companies is a group of investment management companies that share our deep commitment to struggling communities around the world. The Capital Group has provided grants for our humanitarian response programs in Southeast Asia, Afghanistan, and Africa just to name a few. The Capital Group is also a leader in Ethiopia—funding programs that provide small-scale farmers the water they need to grow crops and feed their families. |
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As eBay connects buyers and sellers all over the world, they also bring compassion to ecommerce. Oxfam America is a recipient of an eBay Foundation grant to supply clean drinking water in Ethiopia and Zambia to thousands of people living in poverty. Oxfam America has also successfully raised funds via eBay Giving Works charity auctions. Our celebrity ambassadors have graciously auctioned off personal items and experiences, such as movie premier and media tour tickets, providing eBay customers one of a kind opportunities while also contributing to Oxfam. |
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Following the tragic 2008 earthquake in China, Ernst & Young generously supported Oxfam’s humanitarian response to distribute food, water, shelter materials, medicine, and sanitation equipment to people in need. Oxfam is still working in the region to help communities build back their life and reduce their risks in the event of a future quake. Ernst & Young also showed their commitment to having a positive impact on society with a grant in support of relief efforts following the 2005 Tsunami in South East Asia. |
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Corporations like NRG Systems, the global leader in wind measurement technology, are supporting our comprehensive response to global warming that addresses the cause of climate change and responds to the needs of the poorest, most vulnerable communities as they adapt to a changing environment. Our program is grounded in a powerful advocacy effort that seeks to advance US policies that provide funding for climate adaptation; promote fair allocation of resources in the US and internationally; and bring a human face to the climate change crisis. |
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Russell Investments, a global investment firm, supports Saving for Change—Oxfam America’s savings led microfinance program. Through this program hundreds of thousands of people have built savings collectively within their communities. Together with Russell Investments, we will give people living in poverty a way to save for unexpected costs of medical emergencies and shortfalls in crop yields. |
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In April 2009 Oxfam and UPS, the world's largest package delivery company, teamed up to respond to the devastating cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe. As part of its effort to slow the spread of the deadly waterborne disease, Oxfam purchased 450 biosand filters and UPS shipped them to Zimbabwe at no charge. The filters are part of Oxfam's pilot program to prevent future cholera outbreaks by providing 1,000 families with a reliable source of clean water in their homes. |
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Visa Inc., the world's largest retail electronic payments network, supports Oxfam America with general humanitarian grants and provides specific funding for relief in Darfur as the ongoing crisis displaces thousands of people a day. Visa has also made a grant in support of Saving for Change, Oxfam’s savings led microfinance program in Senegal – funding groundbreaking work to help poor people lift themselves out of poverty. As Visa facilitates global commerce around the globe they also lead the way in international philanthropy. |
Other ways your corporation can support Oxfam America
Fund a Humanitarian Relief Response
Oxfam America responds to human suffering in emergency situations created by war, drought, floods, earthquakes, famine and other dangerous scenarios. We deliver vital assistance in the form of safe water, sanitation, food and shelter in order to protect people from illness and save lives. To become a funding partner during a humanitarian disaster or to be included on Oxfam America’s humanitarian emergency partner list for future humanitarian needs, please send an email to foundationsandcorporations@oxfamamerica.org.
Purchase Corporate Gifts
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Include a link, banner and information on your web-site
If your business plans to donate a portion of revenue to Oxfam America or would simply like to help us get the word out, we encourage you to link to our website by downloading our banners. To request an electronic file of our logo, please send an email to foundationsandcorporations@oxfamamerica.org.
Propose a co-branding/marketing initiative
In order to get a full understanding of your corporation and proposal, please complete this questionnaire. Once complete, please send it to foundationsandcorporations@oxfamamerica.org along with your contact information so we can respond to your proposal.
Organize an event at your company
On average, we spend almost one quarter of our lives at work, so consider inviting your co-workers to join your efforts by holding educational and fundraising events that benefit Oxfam America at your place of business. For more information on hosting an Oxfam America Hunger Banquet Event or for other event ideas, please see the Hunger Banquet site. We are also happy to provide event guidance, resources and support.
Whether you are a representative from a small business or a large global corporation, we want to hear from you! Please send inquiries to foundationsandcorporations@oxfamamerica.org or call 617-728-2461.
In order to protect Oxfam’s ability to speak out on behalf of those who need it most and to preserve our independence, we cannot accept funds from organizations involved in industries in which we are campaigning. These currently include:
- Companies who have significant production of weapons or weapons related products
- Producers or marketers of tobacco, infant formula, or firearms
- Marketers of sportswear apparel
- Extractives companies (mining, oil & gas)
- Retail jewelers
- Supermarkets and major food retailers
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers