There are many ways corporations and their employees can support Children’s National Medical Center. Here are just a few of the ways you can get involved.

Make a Philanthropic Gift

By making an annual gift to the Kids Care Fund, corporations can support the most pressing needs of Children’s National. Corporations can also make an annual or campaign gift to support endowments, programs, or facilities. Naming opportunities are available. Contact Barbara Schroeder for more information.

• The Aetna Foundation has supported a wide-range of programs at Children's National, including the Adolescent Dental Project and the Start Early, Start Right program to promote healthy eating habits and increased physical activity among Latino preschool children and their families.

Start an Employee Giving Campaign

Employee giving campaigns give businesses a chance to get their employees involved with Children’s National. We make it easy for you by helping you shape your program and speak to your employees about the impact their donations can make. Structure the program however it works best for you payroll deduction, an annual drive, or a corporate matching program. Contact Heather Terry Elliott for more information.

• Read about GEICO's annual employee fundraising campaign and the company's 36-year history of supporting Children's National.
• ExxonMobil's employees have a 98% participation rate in their workplace giving program. As an added incentive, the company provides a partial match to make employees' donations go even further.

Support the Children's Miracle Network

Children's Miracle Network is a national alliance of top children's hospitals that raise money through national corporate sponsors for sick and injured kids. Through its year-round efforts to help kids, Children's Miracle Network has raised more than $3 billion, most of which is donated a dollar or two at a time at grassroots campaigns and events conducted by our corporate sponsors such as Costco Wholesale, Wal-Mart and Food Lion. Send an email to Patty Jasper-Zellner for more information.

• Read about Costco Wholesale's partnership with Children's Miracle Network and the millions of dollars it has raised for Children's National Medical Center.
• In addition to financial and in-kind giving, employees from Marriott  volunteer their time with patients at Children's National through the company's Spirit to Serve program.

Create a Cause-Related Marketing Campaign

Are you interested in linking your company’s sales to philanthropy? Consider donating a portion of the sales of your goods or services to support kids and build loyalty among your customers or clients. Contact Kimberly Lane for more information.

• Read how Kohl's net profits from the sale of special merchandise support Children's National.

Sponsor an Event

Throughout the year, there are many opportunities to sponsor events that benefit Children’s National. Our events include the Children’s Ball, golf tournaments, private dinners, and cocktail events. Sponsorship levels range from $2,500 to $250,000. Contact Diana Kurnit for more information.

• The Washington Area Lexus Dealers have been the main sponsor of Children's Ball, our signature event, since 2003. Over the past nine years, they've donated nearly $1 million to Children's National.

Host a Community Event

Businesses support Children’s National by hosting fundraising events for the community. Ideas range from golf tournaments and 5Ks to dress-down days and bake sales. Children’s will help you brainstorm ideas that are a good fit for your company and employees. Contact Caitlin Browne for more information.

• Read how some of Washington's top restaurant entrepreneurs at Passion Food Hospitality have fun while raising money for Children's National through their annual ComPassion Golf Tournament.
• Design, history, fine living, and a worthy cause come together for DC Design House, the region’s premiere residential design showcase which benefits Children's National.

Sponsor a Radiothon

Children’s National holds several radiothons throughout the year. Corporate partners may sponsor an hour or more of the radiothon or provide volunteers to work at the phone bank. In return, corporations may receive on-air mentions and visibility in recognition of their support. Contact Heather Terry Elliott for more information.

• The staff at MIX 107.3 FM poured their hearts and souls into the annual MIX for Kids Radiothon to galvanize their listeners to call in and donate.

• For the past six years, WFLS-FM in Frederickburg, VA, has held two-day radiothons to raise money for  Children’s National.