Community Partnerships Leverage SHF's active collaboration with local transit authorities, United Way chapters, OSU Extension, and schools to co-create donor engagement programs, joint events, and cross-promotional campaigns that expand donor networks and increase recurring contributions.

Event and Drive SHF frequently runs drive-thru distributions and community events across Ohio. Build sales opportunities around event sponsorships, in-kind donations, and logistics partnerships with retailers, shippers, and local businesses seeking visibility and impactful CSR activity.

Funding Leverage With annual revenue in the low millions, there is room to propose scaled donor programs, grant-ready initiatives, and corporate sponsorship packages tied to food sourcing, storage standards, and technology-enabled distribution efficiency.

Tech Enablement SHF utilizes multiple tech platforms (AWS, CMS and analytics tools). Propose integrated donor CRM, marketing automation, and analytics dashboards to optimize donor segmentation, impact reporting, and bidirectional fundraising campaigns.

Sustainability & Standards Emphasize SHF’s mission to set standards for distribution and storage. Position services around cold-chain optimization, inventory management consulting, and compliance solutions that attract partners seeking reliable, scalable nonprofit operations.