Community Businesses
Nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses have a lot in common,
including being regulated through federal, state, and local laws and
following some of the same basic management and operating practices.
While for-profit businesses operate for the benefit of owners and
shareholders, nonprofit organizations operate for the benefit of the
general public. As employers and service providers, partnerships between
businesses and nonprofit organizations may net very positive results
for the community and growth of local businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Businesses may support the work of nonprofits by donating needed cash
and resources, as well as providing valuable promotional opportunities.
At the same time, nonprofits offer businesses an opportunity to engage
with the local community in ways that may build brand loyalty and
increase sales.
The following resources are provided to forge better communications
between the nonprofits and the businesses that serve San Mateo County.
If you would like to recommend other resources to be included in this
list, please contact info@thrivealliance.org
Business - Nonprofit Partnership Opportunities
Entrepreneurs Foundation - http://www.efbayarea.org Entrepreneurs Foundation works with emerging companies to help them develop philanthropic programs for the community.
Taproot Foundation - http://www.taprootfoundation.org The Taproot Foundation provides volunteers from various professional disciplines to work on specific nonprofit projects such as
brochure writing and Web site design.
The Volunteer Center - http://www.thevolunteercenter.net/volunteers_cvc.php The Corporate Services department at the Volunteer Center knows that
every business has its own vision of employee volunteering. The Volunteer
Center will work closely with you to match your company's culture
and community service objectives.
Business Resources & Networks
"The State of Corporate Citizenship in the US: Business Perspectives in 2005" is a report by The Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College.
"Part of the Solution: Leveraging Business and Markets for Low-Income People" presents lessons learned from the Ford Foundation Corporate Involvement Initiative.
Doing Business in San Mateo County - http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/smc/county/service/0,,1774_2126_2109,00.html If you have or would like to start a business in San Mateo County, or if you're doing business with the County, you may want
to check out the information and resources on the County of San Mateo's website.
Samceda and the Peninsula Policy Partnership - http://www.samceda.org/ Samceda brings together local businesses, individuals, and civic leaders in a collaborative effort with local, regional and state officials
to address the challenges of maintaining a high quality of life on the Peninsula. Samceda's affiliate, the Peninsula Policy Partnership (P3)
brings together various segments of the community to address economic vitality and quality of life issues in San Mateo County.
Small Business Administration - http://www.sba.gov/ca/sf/aboutus.html The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent federal
agency established by Congress to assist, counsel and protect the
interests of small businesses as they launch and expand. The San Francisco
District Office (SFDO) of the SBA serves fourteen counties in Northern
California, including San Mateo County.
Coastside Chambers of Commerce
Half Moon Bay Coastside - http://www.halfmoonbaychamber.org
Pacifica - http://www.pacificachamber.com
North County Chambers of Commerce
Daly City-Colma - http://www.dalycity-colmachamber.org
South San Francisco - http://www.ssfchamber.com
San Bruno - http://www.sanbrunochamber.com
Millbrae - http://www.millbrae.com
Burlingame - http://www.burlingamechamber.com
Foster City - http://www.fostercitychamber.com
San Mateo - http://www.sanmateoca.org
South County Chambers of Commerce
Belmont - http://www.belmontchamber.org
San Carlos - http://www.sancarloschamber.org
Redwood City - http://www.redwoodcitychamber.com
Menlo Park - http://www.menloparkchamber.com
East Palo Alto - Belle Haven - http://www.epa.net/epabhcc/
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