More than just words on a wall.
Since its inception the CI philanthropy program has overseen the distribution of over $6 million into the charitable sector.
We seek to add value to our grant partners by amplifying the impact of CI Staff Fund donations through the ‘network effect’. One dollar’s power has far greater reach when you add in time and talent to the treasure part.
The CI Philanthropy Committee was established so that staff members could have a say in where donations were made.
The CI Staff Fund was established in 2008 with an initial commitment from the Cooper Investors Board of $150,000 per annum, over time the amount per annum has increased. Today the fund distributes $400,000 per annum. Since inception, the Philanthropy Committee has overseen the distribution of $6 million dollars to close to 100 worthy organisations. These charities are on the ground, in the community, working to deeply understand the issues faced by the most vulnerable in society.
To honour the origins of Cooper Investors’ Philanthropy we remain committed to providing funding to match contributions to staff led community fund raising initiatives. As we move into the next 10 years and beyond, we look forward to continuing our long commitment to Philanthropy, the CI Way.
We operate with a “portfolio” approach to our philanthropy.
Seeking value, good operating trends and outstanding leadership to align with the CI Way of investing. To achieve Cooper Investors philanthropy goals, we will be directing the majority of our support to the following areas:
Soul In The Game
Soul in the Game is where we add the time and talent of our team to the treasure of our granting program. We have individual staff members who provide their time serving onboards of charities and participating in community volunteering.
In September 2023, Cooper Investors Philanthropy matched fundraising efforts for the Blue Dragon Marathon Walk.
The Blue Dragon Marathon Walk saw Cooper Investors staff challenge themselves across a 42km marathon walk or a 21km half one while also raising money for Vietnamese street kids and trafficking survivors!
Blue Dragon helps kids in crisis throughout Vietnam. For over 20 years Blue Dragon has worked with street kids, runaway children, victims of human trafficking, children with disabilities, young rural-urban migrants, kids affected by drugs and HIV/AIDS, homeless families, child prisoners, and the rural poor.
Blue Dragon is there for every child who needs us to see them through a crisis, and we work with them until they no longer need our assistance.
