Community Support
Focus on Partnerships
Our Volunteers
At Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries we recognize all of our employees, alumni, and their family and friends who have volunteered in communities throughout Manitoba in the past year.
Last year, more than 580 Liquor & Lotteries volunteers generously gave 8,726 volunteer hours in support of 56 non-profit organizations and sport groups in Manitoba. Additionally, employees surpassed our goal, set by the Canadian Blood Services, by making 179 blood donations. Finally, we’re pleased to announce that we are on-track to exceed our goal of 10,000 volunteer hours in 2016/17, which will result in a $50,000 donation to the Employee Charity of Choice, benefitting children and youth in Manitoba. So, our various programs help to ensure that every hour volunteered has an ongoing impact in communities throughout the province.
We believe community support is about strengthening vital connections with people and their neighbourhoods. Volunteering enriches those who give and those who receive, and it represents an important contribution to our communities and society as a whole.
In keeping with our spirit of community, we happily encourage our employees to donate their personal time and talents to the organizations they care about. It is also an opportunity for them to spend quality time with co-workers, family, and friends, while making a difference in their communities.
We are extremely proud of the volunteer program we have here at Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries and thankful to all of our volunteers who generously contribute their time and effort. Their commitment supports our goals and more importantly grows this program and serves our community.
Liquor & Lotteries volunteers are an integral part of helping us achieve our vision to contribute to our province in meaningful and impactful ways. In today’s world, everyone is busy. We are fortunate to have so many volunteers who understand the impact they have and generously give their time back to our community. -Peter Hak, President & CEO
By the Numbers
We support nonprofit community and charitable organizations in arts and culture, health, environment, education, sports and tourism. We support many of your favourite festivals and have a deep impact in your community through charitable poker tournaments, asset donations and many other community programs.
Employees, friends and family volunteer at our sponsored events and independently in their communities. We encourage and acknowledge volunteerism and community fundraising. It contributes to work-life balance, offers a chance to spend time with family and friends, and makes a difference in our communities.
From organizations in arts and culture to health, the environment, education, sports and tourism, last year we supported 600 nonprofit community and charitable organizations. Through sponsorships, asset donations and many more community programs we are working with you to make a difference in your communities.
Sponsorships
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries enriches the lives of Manitobans through the return of revenue to the provincial government, as well as direct support to communities, local charities and non-profit organizations. We are committed to partnerships that build strong, vibrant communities and we take pride in a long history of charitable and sponsorship support. So, whether you kick up your heels at a community festival, get inspired by the performing arts or volunteer for a charitable cause that’s close to your heart, you’re likely to experience this support. In fact, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries sponsors hundreds of community festivals, arts and cultural events and charitable fundraising initiatives throughout the province every year – providing millions of dollars in support – all with the goal of improving the quality of life for Manitobans.
Sponsorship Requests
We will consider sponsorship requests for event-based initiatives that align with our core business interests and promote quality of life in Manitoba through the support of arts, culture, community, health, social causes, sustainability and diversity. Funding is provided under the following program areas:
- General Sponsorships
- Golf Tournaments
- Community Festivals
Requests are accepted and managed online. Browse through the support categories below for more information and links to apply.
Basic Eligibility
To save you time, please check your organization’s eligibility before applying to a program. The following applies to all of our programs. We'll contact you about 30 days after we receive your application.
Note:
- Meeting the following criteria does not guarantee approval for sponsorship.
- In order to maximize our sponsorship dollars across Manitoba, multiple requests for the same fundraising goal will generally not be considered.
To be considered, the applying organization must meet the following criteria:
- be Manitoba based or have a Manitoba division/chapter;
- have a Canada Revenue Agency registered charity number or be a registered non-profit organization. Consideration will be given to community organizations applying to the Festival Program, host committees for major events taking place in Manitoba, and organizations that have a direct business relationship with Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries; and
- be able to demonstrate sound financial practices.
In addition, the event must:
- be accessible to the general public and directed toward the community at large;
- provide significant economic gains for the host community;
- be viable without continued support from Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries; and
- the majority of funds raised must stay in the Province of Manitoba and primarily benefit Manitobans.
Sponsorship requests will also be evaluated for promotional and strategic fit. The event should meet one or more of the following criteria:
- provide significant activation and branding opportunities;
- provide recognition and benefits to Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries and demonstrate a reasonable return on financial investment or corporate image;
- reach a target audience specific to Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries’ business objectives and provide opportunities to promote our product brands;
- have a direct business relationship to one or more of Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries’ business units or product lines;
- provide an opportunity for social responsibility messaging;
- provide an opportunity for gaming or beverage alcohol product education;
- provide a volunteer opportunity for Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries’ employees.
We are unable to provide sponsorship support for:
- for-profit organizations;
- conferences, seminars and workshops;
- events targeted primarily to children;
- research projects;
- capital funding, or core and/or ongoing operational costs;
- endowment campaigns or projects;
- political parties, political initiatives or candidates;
- organizations with a controversial mission;
- national or international initiatives whereby Manitoba is not the host;
- religious organizations that limit accessibility and community inclusion;
- individual or team pursuits (i.e. wedding socials, trips);
- events/organizations of a narrow scope, e.g. limited audience and demographic;
- fraternal organizations;
- advocacy organizations; and
- community club teams and events (i.e. Scouts, choirs, bands, athletic tournaments).
Support in your Community
Financial support is a maximum contribution of $2,000 using the formula of $20 per volunteer. For example, a festival with 75 volunteers would receive $1,500 (75 x $20). Branded shirts are also provided for volunteers to wear during the event—please see the Festival Program Additional Questions form. As part of our support, we seek the exclusive title sponsorship of “Volunteer Sponsor.”
Application deadline:
- January 1 for all festivals happening between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2020.
How to apply:
- Review the Basic Eligibility criteria above.
- Download and fill out the Festival Program Additional Questions form:
Festival Program Additional Questions form (.pdf)
- Click on the ‘Apply Here’ button below to start your online submission. At the end of the application, you will have a chance to upload any supporting documentation, including the form you filled out in Step 2.
Support by Donation
Please review the Basic Eligibility criteria above before submitting your application.
Check back in May 2019 if you are interested in applying to place a coin box in Liquor Mart retail stores for 2020.
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