Corporate Partnerships
Make a Difference
Your employees' time, talent, and passion can make the world of a difference for our students. Thompson Island Outward Bound's Corporate Partnership Program creates dynamic and customized partnerships with companies in the Greater Boston Area that directly support our mission and align with your company’s goals for civic participation, corporate philanthropy, employee engagement, team building, and increased visibility in the marketplace.
To learn more about how your company can partner with Thompson Island Outward Bound, please contact Sarah Swanson or fill out the form below.
Put your intellectual muscle to work on our Board
We value the expertise and guidance from corporate partners who join our Board of Trustees or Board of Advisors. Use your industry and personal talent to serve youth from Boston’s most underserved neighborhoods.
Build your employees’ community engagement and civic participation
The Corporate Volunteer Program offers a deeply satisfying day of service for employees to engage in our mission by maintaining the island’s natural resources, trails and beaches. Service projects are intended for groups of up to 50 employees and can be scheduled from April through October.
Enter a team in the annual 4K Trail Run for a different kind of team building
This race brings 2,000 runners from Boston’s top companies out to Thompson Island. Companies sponsor a team of employees who enjoy an evening of running, fundraising and celebrating together. The race is followed by awards, a delicious BBQ, beer, and sunset cruise back to downtown Boston.
Sponsor the Annual Evening Expedition Gala
This fundraising dinner brings together 500 community-minded corporate employees and local philanthropists to celebrate the thousands of young people participating in Thompson Island Outward Bound education programs each year.
Directly Invest in Our Education Programs
We welcome your investment in the island’s youth education and in the capital infrastructure (our fleet, facilities and grounds) needed to serve youth now and for generations to come.
Network with Young Professionals City-Wide
Designed for your young professionals, ISLE stands for those who are In Support of Leadership and Education. This group gathers throughout the year at social events and volunteer opportunities to support the mission and engage the next generation of Island supporters.
Host A Gear Drive
Coordinate a gear drive with your employees that will build morale and teamwork while ensuring Thompson Island Outward Bound has the supplies we need to deliver programing to Boston’s youth.
Strengthen your company through professional development programs
Outward Bound Professional delivers customized professional development programs that increase productivity and effectiveness while creating lasting change. Meet your team’s goals while surrounded by nature and feel good knowing all proceeds support youth education programming.
Support the community by hosting your Corporate Outing on Thompson Island
Companies bring from 50 to 700 employees to enjoy our award-winning event venues with options of clambakes, BBQs, bonfires, sports and games, walking trails, and delicious food, beginning with a majestic 25 minute Boston Harbor ferry ride. Voted best overall Boston event venue in 2016! All proceeds support youth education programming.
