Become a Business Partner
Partner with the Otago Medical Research Foundation in a way that aligns with your brand and values. From funding scholarships or Annual Grants to sponsoring events, running fundraising initiatives, or offering Payroll Giving, we’ll work with you to create a meaningful partnership that supports medical research in Otago while benefiting your organisation.
Partnership opportunities can be tailored to align with your business’ brand and based on the shared values of our organisations.
Discuss with us the options available. Whether your business directly funds a summer research scholarship or Annual Grant, or becomes an Event Sponsor - we can work with you to put together a partnership arrangement that meets your business needs.
We also encourage organisations to run their own fundraising activities in support of medical research in Otago. Please contact us if you are planning to do this as we can provide you with the correct branding/logos for the Foundation.
All our partners and sponsors are acknowledged on our website, and via our newsletter and social media forums.
Payroll Giving
Payroll giving offers the employees of your organisation the opportunity to donate directly to the Otago Medical Research Foundation. If your organisation chooses to, their contributions can be matched by the organisation.
Payroll Giving means that your donation to the Foundation is taken out of your regular pay before it goes into your bank account. If your donation is more than $5, you receive a third of the donation amount as an immediate tax rebate. With other forms of donating, you usually have to wait until the end of the tax year to claim your tax rebate. Payroll giving ensures you get the tax advantages immediately.
To offer your staff the chance to donate through Employee Giving, you need to sign up for the scheme with the IRD. Find more information on the IRD Employer Information page.
