Corporate partnerships
Partner with Lort Smith and help keep pets and people together, in a way that suits your business and engages your team.
Partner with us
Every partnership is different. Tell us what your business is hoping to achieve, and we’ll find a way to work together.
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Why partner with Lort Smith
Lort Smith is Australia’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital. Every year, we care for thousands of pets in North Melbourne and Campbellfield, find loving homes for animals in our Adoption Centre, and support people through programs like pet therapy and emergency shelter for pets.
We don’t receive ongoing government funding, so the support of businesses and our community is what makes this work possible. Partnering with us is a chance to show your customers and team what your business cares about, and to help pets get the care they need when their families are doing it tough.
Ways to partner with us
Every partnership is different, and we’ll work with you to shape one that fits your business. It might include:
- Cause-related partnerships: donate a share of sales from a product or campaign to support our work
- Sponsorship: support a program, appeal or event, like our pet therapy program
- In-kind support: provide products, services or pro bono expertise that help us care for animals
- Staff engagement: bring your team on board through workplace giving, fundraising challenges or volunteering
Partnering for impact
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Recognising our partners
We value every one of our partners, and we’ll agree together on how we recognise your support. This may include:
- Acknowledgement on our website and social channels
- Updates for your team about the difference your support is making
- An annual impact report showing what your partnership has achieved
- Opportunities to visit and see our work up close
Let’s work together
Tell us what your business would like to achieve, and we’ll find the right way to partner. Call us on 03 9287 6419 or send us an email.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of businesses do you partner with?
We partner with businesses of all sizes, from local businesses to national companies. What matters most is that we share values, and a commitment to the wellbeing of pets and people.
Is there a minimum commitment?
Every partnership is tailored, so there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Tell us what you have in mind, and we’ll help you find an option that suits your budget and goals.
Can our staff get involved?
Yes. Staff engagement can be a big part of a partnership, whether through workplace giving, team fundraising or other activities. Talk to us about what’s possible for your team.
Is our support tax deductible?
Lort Smith is a registered charity, and donations over $2 are tax deductible in Australia. Sponsorships and other partnerships where your business receives a benefit may be treated differently, so check with your accountant.
How will we know the difference we’re making?
We’ll keep you updated on what your support makes possible, including stories and figures you can share with your team and customers.
Corporate partnerships with an animal charity in Melbourne
As Australia’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital, Lort Smith works with businesses that want to make a difference for pets and the people who love them. Our corporate partners help fund vet care for pets whose families are doing it tough, care for animals waiting for a new home, and support community programs across Melbourne.
Find the right partnership for your business
Whether you’re a local business or a national company, there are many ways to partner with us, from cause-related campaigns and sponsorship to in-kind support and staff engagement. Get in touch to start the conversation.