Leader Dogs for the Blind provides guide dogs to empower people who are blind or visually impaired. The organization offers strategic partnership opportunities for companies to get involved through employee engagement, consumer engagement, and event sponsorships. Partnering with Leader Dogs can help companies demonstrate corporate social responsibility and add value for employees and the community.

1. Strategic Partner Programs
Aligning your business with social impact
Contact Us
For more information or to inquire about
partnering your company with Leader Dogs for the Blind,
contact us at 248/659.5007
or email us at partner@leaderdog.org.
Leader Dogs for the Blind
1039 S. Rochester Road
Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307-3115
leaderdog.org
The mission of Leader Dogs for the Blind is to empower people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for
independent travel through quality Leader Dogs, highly effective client instruction and innovative services.
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2. Leader Dogs for the Blind Offers Your
Organization a Unique Opportunity
Companies have always been expected to deliver quality products and services.
Today, companies are also being asked to demonstrate effective corporate
social responsibility.
We know that 65% of Americans own pets and that the beloved dog is the
most popular pet of all. And when dogs are paired with people to give them
greater independence, confidence and travel, it is powerful and moving!
Leader Dogs for the Blind is a national brand with a global reach. Since 1939,
we have been the premier organization for guide dogs, serving nearly 15,000
clients in 39 countries around the world.
Partnering with Leader Dogs for the Blind is a strategic way to add value to
your employees and the community. We look forward to making our impact in the
community part of your company’s success story.
Employee Engagement
Sponsor (and Name) a Future Leader Dog
Sponsoring a Future Leader Dog is a great way to involve your employees in our
mission for a full year. You can name the puppy after your brand or founder, or
host a contest to involve everyone in choosing the dog’s name. Throughout the
puppy’s first year of development you will receive updates on the puppy’s progress
and get at least one site visit from the puppy.
Raise a Future Leader Dog
Your team can play a big part in empowering a Leader Dog client with advanced
travel opportunities by raising a Future Leader Dog. This project is a unique way
to build team cohesiveness around a great cause. While raising a Future Leader
Dog only takes 12–14 months, the personal impact to your team and Leader Dog’s
client will last a lifetime.
Matching Gifts
A matching gift program is a great way to let your employees know that you are
a good corporate citizen and that you support Leader Dogs for the Blind. The
program is easy to set up and can be promoted via your existing newsletters,
intranet sites or meetings.
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Employees can set up direct contributions to Leader Dog or designate Leader Dog
in their United Way gifts. We will be happy to provide literature and help set this up.
Host a Fundraising Event
Jeans day, casual Fridays, golf outings, movie marathons or ping pong
tournaments; however your team defines fun, you can do it while supporting
Leader Dogs for the Blind. Turn your work or social event into a fundraiser by
charging an entry fee, running raffles or collecting sponsorships. In many cases,
we can arrange for a Future Leader Dog to attend your event.
Employee Enrichment
Keynote Speaker
Powerful keynote presenters motivate their audience to see the world and
your business in a different way. Our professional speakers will present your
conference or corporate goals from a different point of view using unique
insights and personal experiences. By connecting with the audience as an
individual and business leader, our speakers’ goal is to change how you view
relationships and perspective inside and outside your organization.
Leadership Development
Harness the Power of Leadership is a one-day, one-of-a-kind experiential
workshop using the profound relationship between a person and their Leader
Dog to give new meaning to the word “team.” When working together can
literally mean life or death on a daily basis, the abilities to communicate
proficiently and give direction clearly take on new meaning. A great experience
for seasoned executives looking for fresh ideas, managers charged with
executing change, and cross-functional or newly-formed teams.
Consumer Engagement
There are many ways to partner with Leader Dog through your company
initiatives. Show your clients and customers that you are socially responsible
through cause-related marketing, donating a portion of proceeds, co-branding
or cross promotion. These are just some of the ways we can work together.
Event Sponsorships
Leader Dog University: Homecoming
Come celebrate with 600+ dog enthusiasts and their four-footed friends. First
held in 1987, this annual event gives volunteer puppy raisers and breeding hosts
a place to learn about, share and celebrate everything Leader Dog. Program
presenter and merchandise display opportunities are available.
Lead in the Holidays
Highlight your support at this elegant annual fundraiser. Attended by more than
500 guests including individual supporters, national corporations and regional
business leaders, this event features silent and live auctions, delicious food and
the chance to meet our puppies and Leader Dogs in training. A wonderful way to
entertain your best clients before the holiday season kicks into full gear.
Program Grants
By including Leader Dogs for the Blind in your company or foundation’s
grantmaking, you have the option to support programs in the areas of canine
development, health, human services, youth, technology or disability. Each
year we identify a number of projects and initiatives that provide unique
opportunities for grantors wishing to recognize a legacy or specific priority
area. We can collaborate in several ways with every type of foundation seeking
to work with a vital Michigan-based nonprofit.
Leader Dog Daisy proudly attends a golf outing
sponsored by Toyota.
Future Leader Dog August, named after Audi
founder August Horch
Be On the Look Out...
One puppy will change how
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BOLO
Future
Leader Dog
Labrador
Retriever
Born
8/1/2013
9 ounces
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of BOLO
products made by Dog is Good support Leader
Dogs for the Blind.
Our annual Lead in the Holidays event is a great
way to entertain clients and key employees.
Jim Platzer and Leader Dog Mica engage the
audience during a keynote presentation.
65% of Americans
own pets