What a corporate partnership with Plan looks like.
A corporate partnership with Plan International Canada connects your business to programs that support equality for girls through sponsorships, campaigns, employee engagement, or long-term funding.
Why do businesses partner with Plan International Canada?
A strong partnership should do more than look good - it should give your team a clear reason to take part.
With Plan, your company can:
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Bring employees together around a shared purpose
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Show customers what your business stands for
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Support work shaped with communities, not for them
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Choose an approach that fits your goals
Girls today face increasing barriers, from staying in school to moving safely through their communities. When those barriers are removed, the impact reaches far beyond one person.
That's the work your partnership can help support.
Ready to explore a partnership for your business?
Companies across Canada partner with Plan International Canada
What makes Plan International Canada different
We focus on what holds girls back - and support work that responds to those challenges over time.
Unlike short-term campaigns, our partnerships focus on long-term, community-led work that addresses the root causes of inequality for girls.
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A clear focus
Equality for girls is central to everything we do.
Long-term outcomes
We support work that addresses root causes and builds progress over time.
A Community-led approach
We work with girls, families, and local organizations to shape solutions that reflect each community’s priorities.
A practical partnership
We'll work with you to shape an approach that fits your business, your audience, and your people.
Corporate partnership opportunities for businesses in Canada
There are several ways businesses can partner with Plan International Canada, depending on your goals, audience, and level of involvement.
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Corporate sponsorship
Support programs, campaigns, and events that connect your brand to work for girls and young people.
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Cause marketing
Link a product, service, or campaign to a clear purpose and connect with values-driven customers.
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Corporate philanthropy
Invest in work that aligns with your company’s priorities – from long-term projects to urgent needs.
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Employee engagement
Bring your team together through workplace giving, fundraising, or campaign participation.
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Employee matching gifts
Match your employees' donations to increase participation and extend your company's contribution.
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Additional options
We can also work with you on Gifts of Hope, Child Sponsorship, payroll giving, or a custom partnership.
What Unilever Canada says about working with Plan International Canada
It's really important that leaders give people an opportunity to see what is possible, and it's important for men to understand what challenges women face.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do corporate partnerships help advance girls' rights and equality?
Corporate partnerships help fund programs that support girls' rights and equality. Businesses can contribute through sponsorships, employee-engagement initiatives, cause marketing campaigns, employee matching gifts, and other partnership opportunities that align with their goals.
What types of corporate partnership opportunities does Plan International Canada offer?
Plan International Canada offers several ways for businesses to get involved, including corporate sponsorship, corporate philanthropy, cause marketing, employee-engagement initiatives, employee matching gifts, and customized partnership opportunities.
Why do companies partner with Plan International Canada?
Companies partner with Plan International Canada to support girls' rights and equality while engaging their employees, aligning social impact initiatives with their business goals, and contributing to programs that help create opportunities for girls around the world.
How can employee-engagement initiatives support girls' rights?
Employee-engagement initiatives give employees opportunities to support girls' rights through workplace giving, fundraising activities, and employee matching-gift programs that contribute to Plan International Canada’s work.
What's the difference between corporate philanthropy, cause marketing, and employee engagement?
Businesses can support Plan International Canada in different ways. Corporate philanthropy focuses on charitable giving. Cause marketing connects fundraising to products or campaigns. Employee-engagement initiatives involve employees through giving, fundraising, or matching-gift opportunities.
How can Plan International Canada help create a partnership that aligns with our goals?
Every organization has different priorities. Plan International Canada offers a range of partnership opportunities and can work with businesses to explore approaches that align with their objectives, audiences, and employee-engagement goals.
Prefer to connect directly?
Meet our corporate partnerships team
Kester Chu
Manager, Corporate Partnerships
Email: KChu@plancanada.ca
Liz Bremner
Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships
Email: LBremner@plancanada.ca
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