Making donations as a direct primary care practice
This year, we made many donations to local charities in our community, from $100 to $1,000, gifts can be impactful and go a long way, especially in a small town or a close-knit community. As physicians, we have an obligation to give back, to enrich the lives of others. Some of my favorite categories to give to include health and wellness, children and families, and recreational activities.
A shout out from a company that we donated to this year.
For your direct primary care practice, donating to a local charity can build good will for your practice in several ways. First, it demonstrates that your DPC practice is invested in the community and cares about the well-being of its residents. This can help to create a positive image for your practice and your physicians and improve your overall reputation.
Additionally, by supporting a local charity, your DPC practice may be able to build relationships with community members who may become customers or advocates for the business. Even if the folks at the charity don’t sign up for your practice, they will likely spread the good word about your practice to the people that they serve.
Finally, it can also show employees that your DPC practice is socially responsible and that you care about making a positive impact. This can help to boost employee morale and engagement. It’s a great way to boost engagement to work with your teammates, physicians, and staff to pick a local charity that you want to support. You could have everyone chip in and provide a match in addition to a baseline gift.
Good luck with your DPC practice, and happy giving!
-Paul Thomas, MD with Startup DPC