

SCORE’s recent infographic, “Small Business Charitable Giving: Big Impact on Local Communities,” delves into how charitable donations from small businesses improve local communities and why more businesses should focus on giving back.
According to one survey, small businesses donate 250% more than larger businesses to local non-profits and community causes, and a staggering 75% of small business owners donate an average of 6% of their profits to charitable organizations annually. As of 2019, 81% of small businesses plan on giving back to their community 2019.
While each small business typically has a list of different organizations and causes it donates to, many businesses tend to support similar areas in their communities. Among the businesses surveyed:
While these are some of the top recipients of donations, a wide variety of community-based programs and organizations across the country are benefiting from the generosity of small businesses.
For businesses, the improvement of the local community isn’t the only benefit they see from charitable giving. Eighty-five percent of consumers have a more positive image of a company that gives to charity, and 90% of consumers want to know how companies are supporting charitable causes.
Businesses that give back have a huge selling point to offer customers. More than ever, people are looking to support local small businesses that share their values, so they know their money is benefiting their community.
Aside from a better community and happy customers, giving back also has a positive ripple effect on the company’s employees. 93% of employees who volunteer with their company said they are happy with their employer.
Company-sponsored volunteering is shown to:
The benefits of small businesses donating their time or money to local organizations are endless, and when businesses take the time to help their community, it improves the entire local ecosystem.
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