We Are Your Community Partner

We are committed to helping our neighbors in need and ensuring there is a strong local safety net for the most vulnerable
in our community.  You can help by making a general donation, sponsor an event or encourage your employees to donate
with a matching gift by your business.
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We have the following corporate partnership packages available to socially responsible businesses/merchants: 

Darien Road Race

The Darien Road Race, a signature event for 40 years, takes place each September at Pear Tree Point Beach and features a 1.5-mile fun run, 5-mile timed race, and auction. More than 500 participants and some 150-200 spectators come together to raise funds and awareness. Sponsorships start at $1,000. 

Volunteer Appreciation Day

The Community Fund of Darien has the pulse of local nonprofits and knows firsthand the impact volunteers make in critical, mission-driven initiatives. The best of the best volunteers are nominated by our nonprofit partner agencies and the general public for recognition of their deep contributions and support. We come together as a community to acknowledge and celebrate this special group in the spring. 

Leadership Cocktail Party

The Community Fund of Darien celebrates the lifeline provided by supporters, and expresses its gratitude in a group setting once a year at our leadership cocktail party in October. Impact donors, grant review volunteers and corporate sponsors are celebrated in a private home setting. 

Youth Community Fund Sponsor

Approximately 60 high school students participate in this incredible program. We are seeking corporate sponsors, starting at $500, to contribute funds to the YCF grant pool to empower this group of young adults the opportunity to do due diligence in vetting local nonprofits for small grant funding consideration. Your participation in this program doubles your community impact by instilling philanthropy and the importance of giving back to young adults and by supporting the charities they learn about during the year. 

​Business Donations

We are your community partner. We are committed to helping our neighbors in need and ensuring there is a strong local safety net for the most vulnerable in our community. You can help by making a general donation, sponsor an event or encourage your employees to donate with a matching gift by your business.

Businesses that support The Community Fund of Darien at the following levels receive the following of forms of acknowledgment:

Benjamin Fitch Business Leader – $10,000 or more

• Your logo and link to your website on our website
• Logo included in the spring newsletter and online TCF Annual Report in a prominent location 
• Your brochure/marketing materials displayed at the Darien Road Race and Volunteer Luncheon
• Your website and acknowledgment of support via social media and email blast (approx. 4,000 recipients)

Patron Business Leader – $5,000 to $9,999

• Logo included in the spring newsletter and online TCF Annual Report in a prominent location 
• Your brochure/marketing materials displayed at the Volunteer Luncheon
• Your website and acknowledgment of support via social media and email blast (approx. 4,000 recipients)

Business Leader – $1,000 to $4,999

• Logo included in the spring newsletter and online TCF Annual Report in a prominent location 
• Your website and acknowledgment of support via social media and email blast (approx. 4,000 recipients)

Business Supporter – $250 to $999

• Your website and acknowledgment of support via social media and email blast (approx. 4,000 recipients)