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Employee-Driven Philanthropy
Our employees are the most important component behind our
commitment to the community. Employees at all levels of our
organization contribute countless hours to nonprofit
organizations each year; serving on boards, acting as mentors
and rolling up their sleeves to take part in community service
activities. Through the Takeda Matching Gift Program and
company-sponsored volunteer projects, Takeda actively looks to
partner with its employees to magnify and acknowledge their
contributions.
Takeda Matching Gifts - Takeda employee donations reach a wide
variety of social causes and community organizations. To
encourage and support their involvement, Takeda's Matching Gift
Program matches employee contributions dollar-for-dollar to
eligible nonprofit organizations. In 2007, more than 200
charitable organizations benefited from the generosity of Takeda
employees. Money is donated to cultural, social service and
educational organizations across the United States.
Community Outreach Day - In August 2007, more than 200 Takeda
employees participated in the fifth annual Takeda Community
Outreach Day by painting classrooms and hallways, building an
outdoor learning center and landscaping Daniel Webster Middle
School in Waukegan in partnership with Rebuilding Together - a
non-profit organization that specializes in rehabbing buildings
and homes in lower-income areas.
Employees also took part in two special projects: the painting of
a 4-by-16-foot mural and developing an outdoor prairie garden
designed by a resident science teacher to teach students about
plants and local prairie ecology.
Takeda is also a sponsor of the organization’s National Rebuilding
Day, held annually in Chicago to help refurbish homes of those in
need to make them safe, dry and warm. Takeda employees participate
in the refurbishment each April.
Annual Employee Programs - Takeda employees participate in a number of annual programs
throughout the year to give back to their communities. During the
holiday season each year, employees are encouraged to participate
in a toy drive and a food drive. For the past three years,
employees have also been given the opportunity to purchase bears
for children in local hospitals through the Starlight Starbright
Foundation’s Holiday Bear program.
Non-Profit Partnerships
Takeda focuses in many areas of the community, but specifically
on organizations that:
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Offer health and human services assistance with an emphasis on
type 2 diabetes, insomnia, cardiovascular disease, oncology, or
gastrointestinal disorders, or
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Support life sciences and health education programs serving
school or college-aged students
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Have measurable goals and realistic strategies for achieving
them, and direct funding to specific projects that address the
focus of the requesting organization.
Two of Takeda's key partnerships, chosen for their commitment to
educating kids about living a healthy lifestyle during the grand
opening of Takeda's new Home Office in Deerfield, Ill., include:
Girls on the Run-Chicago - Girls on the Run is a not-for-profit
organization that uses running to educate and inspire girls for a
lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. With a three-year,
$250,000 grant from Takeda, Girls on the Run-Chicago is adding
after-school programs to schools in Lake and Cook counties, as
well as in other in-need areas. In addition to the new programs,
Takeda's support is helping to fund the Spanish translation of
the after-school program's curriculum for use nationally, as well
as the program';s local signature event - The Takeda WonderGirl 5K
- held in Chicago annually in June.
Midtown Educational Foundation - The Midtown Educational
Foundation establishes and supports programs that promote the
educational and personal development of Chicago's inner-city
youth. The centers help kids become better students and better
people through after-school and summertime programs. As a
three-year corporate partner, Takeda sponsors the Takeda-Midtown
Summer Sports Program at the Midtown Center for boys - a program
that encourages students to make healthy lifestyles a priority.
With Takeda's donation, more sports and additional resources will
be provided to the students participating.
Partner Guidelines
Takeda is a supporter of numerous organizations locally,
nationally and globally. Takeda appreciates the work of all
community and charitable organizations, but asks that submitting
organizations ensure they meet the following criteria.
Areas of Focus
Offer health and human services assistance with an emphasis on
type 2 diabetes, insomnia, cardiovascular disease, oncology, or
gastrointestinal disorders, or
Support life sciences and health education programs serving
school or college-aged students
Have measurable goals and realistic strategies for achieving
them, and direct funding to specific projects that address the
focus of the requesting organization.
Eligibility
Applicants must be classified as a not-for-profit organization
with a U.S. government tax exempt 501c3 status.
Geographic Focus
Takeda focuses our corporate giving to areas where we have a
significant employee or sales force presence. The home office is
located in Deerfield, Ill., and sales representatives are throughout
the United States. Opportunities will be assessed based on our
presence in the local community.
Ineligible Organizations:
Takeda will not consider providing charitable support for:
Individuals (direct scholarships, stipends, fellowships, personal assistance, etc.)
Individual sports teams
For-profit ventures
Civic groups that are not exempt under 501c3, including fraternal, social, union or veteran organizations
Religious organizations or those aligned with religious teachings
Political groups
Organizations whose philosophy and mission may conflict with Takeda policy positions. Takeda will not support organizations that discriminate against a person or a group on the basis of age, political affiliation, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
To Request a Grant:
Takeda invites proposals from appropriate nonprofit organizations.
Before submitting a proposal, please be sure your organization and
program fit within the eligibility criteria listed above.
Proposals should be mailed to Takeda and include the following
information:
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Cover letter outlining:
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A description of the organization, including its mission, major accomplishments, governance, area and population served
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Detailed description of the project or activity for which support is being requested, including the amount of the grant request specifically
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List of any previous funding received from Takeda for past five years and program the funds supported
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Deadline by which you need a response in order for Takeda to participate
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Copy of the organization’s 501(c)(3) form
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Materials outlining:
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Specific project budget
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Operation budget for the current fiscal year
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Most recent financial statement
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Identification of funding sources for the
current fiscal year and amounts received (include foundation, corporate, individual and public support)
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List of current board members and key staff
Send your completed proposals to:
Rebekah Childers
Manager, Community and Association Relations
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
One Takeda Parkway
Deerfield, IL 60015
If you have all the documents electronically, you can email them to
corporategiving@tpna.com.
Takeda may request additional information. Proposal materials,
including photographs, videos, CDs and special binders cannot be
returned.
Eligible proposals are reviewed throughout the year. Generally,
applicants will be notified of their status of request within eight
weeks of submitting a proposal. Grant decisions are based upon
appropriate fit with guidelines and funding availability. All
eligible applications receive prompt staff review and response.
Please note: Funding provided by Takeda in any one year does not
ensure future funding. Renewal requests must be submitted annually
and incomplete requests will not be considered.
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