Community partnerships Appeal to United Way of Will County as a conduit to scale grantmaking and in-kind support by aligning with their four focus areas (Self Sufficiency, Youth Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Safer Community) to secure funding, volunteers, and program partnerships from local businesses and corporations.

diaper depot Leverage the Diaper Depot and Community Baby Shower programs as entry points for corporate sponsorships, in-kind donations, and employee volunteer initiatives, emphasizing measurable community impact and recurring engagement.

Strategic partnerships Target collaboration with local manufacturers, retailers, and logistics partners (e.g., Cadence Premier Logistics) for home goods, furniture, and essentials drives, offering joint cause-related marketing and distributed distribution of donated items.

Board and leadership Engage with leadership changes and governance updates to position pilot programs or new funding streams, presenting scale opportunities aligned with Will County Continuum of Care priorities and potential donor stewardship initiatives.

Digital and analytics Propose technology-enabled fundraising and impact reporting leveraging their current tech stack (Microsoft 365, Google Analytics) to create donor dashboards, volunteer mobilization portals, and transparent impact metrics suitable for corporate sponsors and grantmakers.