WE ARE THE ROSS Business Community
Throughout Kawartha Lakes, business leaders give back to their communities.
The RMH Foundation is grateful to the many businesses who support our community hospital, enhancing patient care with funding for equipment, capital projects, and technology needs. The WE ARE THE ROSS Business Community is a new program, created to recognize your exceptional caring.
What is the WE ARE THE ROSS Business Community? How do I join?
When your business supports the RMH Foundation through your donations, promotions, fundraising events, or employee giving campaigns, the impact of your giving extends beyond the walls of Ross Memorial Hospital. You are contributing to the health of everyone in Kawartha Lakes who counts on the hospital for care. We want to help let everyone know about the important role your business is playing in patient care with enhanced public exposure to build your brand.
If your business has chosen the Ross to be your charity of choice, please contact us to discuss your project.
My business has supported the Ross for years. Will our past giving be recognized?
Yes, absolutely! The RMH Foundation keeps records of every donation. The WE ARE THE ROSS Business Community recognition program will amplify your recognition with new opportunities to celebrate your giving as you reach new giving levels. These begin with website and social media mentions and grow to include branded signage for your business, feature stories and plaques on our donor wall. These recognition opportunities are cumulative as your giving grows. They are also optional.
| Giving Level | Recognition Opportunities |
|---|---|
| $250 - $499 | Inclusion in Business Community list on RMH Foundation website |
| $500 - $999 | WE ARE THE ROSS Business Community window decal; Social Media mentions (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) |
| $1,000 - $2,499 | Inclusion in RMH Foundation’s Exceptional Caring Gratitude Report |
| $2,500 - $4,999 | Business is featured in WE ARE THE ROSS poster; RMH Foundation issues media release; Business may use RMH Foundation logo in approved communications |
| $5,000 - $9,999 | Business qualifies for Supporter plaque on Donor Recognition Wall; Letter from the RMH Foundation board chair |
| $10,000 - $19,999 | Business qualifies for Provider plaque on Donor Recognition Wall; owners invited to special events |
| $20,000 - $49,999 | Business qualifies for Benefactor plaque on Donor Recognition Wall; owners receive personal thank you from RMH board member; owners receive donor impact report |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | Business qualifies for Patron plaque on Donor Recognition Wall; owners may discuss room naming opportunities with Foundation CEO |
| $100,000+ | Business owners become members of the 1902 Society with plaque on 1902 Society donor wall in hospital’s main lobby and options for special recognition at events, hospital tours and naming opportunities |
How do I know what giving level my business has reached?
We keep records of every donation and will contact you each time your cumulative giving reaches the next level of recognition. If you choose to have a plaque, we will assist you to ensure the wording reflects the sentiment behind your support for the Ross. Please note, as per the Foundation’s Donor Recognition policy, business logos are not permitted on plaques.
To learn more, contact Kim Coulter, Communications Specialist at 705-328-6137 or email kcoulter@rmh.org
We are happy to discuss our donor recognition programs with you.
