Did you know that VolunteerMatch powers the volunteer programs of more than 150 network partners? Or that more than 9 million annual visitors come to www.volunteermatch.org to get involved in strengthening our communities? Sponsors can get in on the action, too.

Today VolunteerMatch offers lots of ways for companies and products to support our work and communicate your values in our network. Here are 7 great reasons to get involved as a VolunteerMatch sponsor:

1. Our audience cares about their world, and they want you to as well.

   Four out of five VolunteerMatch members have bought a product because it would help a cause. Three out of five want to hear about shopping opportunities that benefit their favorite nonprofits. If you’re into cause-related marketing or branding and these numbers don’t get your attention, you can probably stop reading now!

2. Timing is everything.

   There’s never been a better time to align your brand with the values of volunteering. Not only is traffic and participation at an all-time high at VolunteerMatch, so too is awareness about the critical role that volunteers play in our communities.

3. You can make a great impression.

   This year we’ve made it easier for brands and companies to support the work we do as sponsors of VolunteerMatch.org. Now you can find our sponsors on our home page, our Search results and our Opportunity pages, which together means that more than 95% of the pages on our website are sponsor-friendly.

4. Sponsorship is social at VolunteerMatch.

   Volunteering is a social thing, so it’s no surprise that volunteers use social media. Ask us about bundling social media engagement at LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube into your sponsorship program.

5. Two words: Cause alignment.

   Brands and volunteering are the perfect match. Pet food and serving at animal shelters. Text books and literacy tutoring. Health insurance and the health benefits of volunteering. The options are endless. Talk to us about what makes sense for your brand.

6. We want to talk about the good work you are doing.

   While the main goal is raising consumer awareness about your brand or campaign, we think it’s important that other companies and thought leaders hear about your contribution to social good, too. VolunteerMatch is the only volunteer engagement network with specialized resources, blogs, and webinars dedicated to advancing ideas in corporate social responsibility. We often use these channels to highlight the positive impact and innovations of our sponsors.

7. Because VolunteerMatch is where volunteering begins.

   For more than a decade we’ve made it easier for good people and good causes to connect, helping to generate more than $600 million in social value every year for the nonprofits that use our service. If your company or brand cares about volunteering and nonprofit capacity building, we hope you’ll recognize our unique role.

If you’re interested in learning more about sponsorship at VolunteerMatch, let us know at news@volunteermatch.org and we’ll be happy to discuss upcoming opportunities.