Partnership Opportunities

Partner with us. Be a part of our mission to green and beautify Chicago.

We believe in collaboration and will work with you to design a custom partnership that aligns with your goals and existing programs while helping to green and beautify Chicago today and for generations to come. Every business, big or small has a role to play and is a meaningful partner. Consider the benefits of partnering with us - we look forward to having you as a partner.

Contact Us
312-540-9930 x222| CWoolley@gatewaygreen.org

Download a Partnership Brochure(pdf)

Expressway Partnership
Show your commitment to beautifying and greening the roadways leading into and out of our great city and help us reflect the pride we feel in Chicago. Do your employees or customers commute? Help us improve the quality of that commute and leave a positive impression of our City by supporting the installation and maintenance of landscapes along the expressways. View our current Expressway Partners.

Tree Partnership
Help us plant more trees along the expressways and transform empty lots in communities along transportation corridors. Trees are an important part of the green infrastructure of the city and have an environmental impact that contributes to improved quality of life now and for future generations. Make a general commitment, or consider sponsoring one of our large public plantings. If you are interested in taking actions that offset your carbon footprint, this is a measurable opportunity for you. View our current partners for this program.

Cause Related Marketing Programs
Make our message part of your message and drive revenue by letting Chicagoans know what you are doing for the community. There is a return on investment for supporting green efforts: consumers and employees choose you. Our work is visible and tangible for your customers – pledge a donation with every purchase and let your customers be a part of our partnership. Help us get the word out about our work by sharing our message.

Event Sponsorship
Sponsor our annual charitable gala which attracts more than 1000 Chicagoans each year. Reach an influential audience of 25-40 year olds who are stylish, live green lifestyles, and are deeply committed to Chicago. We also hold smaller fundraisers throughout the year including an annual Casino event. More interested in reaching Chicago businesses - sponsor a business to business event like the Partner Recognition Breakfast.

Web, Video or Mobile Sponsorship
Chicago Gateway Green isn’t afraid to push the envelope and innovate. We want to engage the public in our efforts in exciting ways that involve new media and technologies – help us forge the way! Get in front of your audience by sponsoring our efforts to build interactive web tools, develop exciting videos and engage our Chicagoans through mobile communications and campaigns.

In Kind Donations
To help ensure as much money as possible goes directly to our program work, we welcome donations of services such as printing, advertising, marketing, public relations, graphic design, food, equipment and many others.

General Donations and Grants
Every commitment, big or small, is important and helps us accomplish our mission. We have a small but committed staff and minimal administrative costs associated with all of our work. General donations will be spread across all areas of our work and ensure we can continue our operations. 80% of every dollar goes directly to program costs. General donations can be made online or via check sent to: Chicago Gateway Green, 200 E. Randolph Street, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60601.

Other Ways To Support Us
• Hold a fundraiser or employee engagement day with Chicago Gateway Green as the beneficiary
• Hold a matching fund drive with your employees/customers
• Tell other business associates about the opportunity to partner with Chicago Gateway Green
• Tell your employees and customers about us and all the ways to get involved
• Award employees’ performance with a donation to Gateway Green to plant a tree in their honor
• Tell us how you would like to partner

 

Benefits of Partnering with Us
• Association and alignment with what consumers today care about – greening their community
• A visible and tangible commitment through our landscapes and tree lots
• Expanded reach – reach our audience of 11,000 and growing via newsletters and our website
• Access to our partner network - more than 100 leading Chicago businesses and key departments in the City and State
• Measurable and visible impact – your commitment to our work is visible on roadways and in the community and we’ll help you quantify the impact
• Engagement opportunities for your customers and employers
• The opportunity to drive home a message of responsible corporate citizenship by customizing your program with Gateway Green and making an impact on the triple bottom line: people, profit, planet
• The public expects it. 93% of Americans believe companies have a responsibility to help preserve the environment and 91% have a more positive image of a company when it is environmentally responsible.*

Contact us, to discuss a customized partnership with Chicago Gateway Green. 312-540-9930 x222 or CWoolley@gatewaygreen.org

*Research Report: 2007 Cone Cause Evolution and Environmental Survey (pdf)