The Four Pillars
Guidelines
There are a few types of organizations deemed ineligible for community stewardship activities or contributions. Organizations are disqualified if they are:
Religious:
Time spent with religious programs or organizations whose principal purpose is promoting a particular religious faith, creed, or doctrine (e.g., missions, religious orders, etc.).
This does not include a religious organization supporting initiatives outside the scope of religion (e.g., food banks, homeless shelters, back-to-school events).
Discriminatory:
Carlisle Companies will not advocate, donate, nor allow Volunteer Time Off usage for any programs that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Political Organizations / Lobbying / Advocacy:
Carlisle Companies will not support nor allow VTO in any capacity that includes political causes or candidates. Volunteering with fraternities, sororities, their affiliated foundations, political organizations, lobbying groups, or individuals is also not permitted.
Civility
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Civility encompasses a variety of humanitarian avenues. Serving in operations that fulfill basic human needs, like local food pantries, homeless shelters, transitional housing, and disaster relief represent strong examples, though not an exhaustive list. Employees are encouraged to pursue passions in service and advocacy as long as the organization is not in direct conflict with Carlisle’s principles. Some types of nonprofit organizations that represent civility:
- Food banks/food pantries/soup kitchens/food drives
- Shelters & services combating homelessness.
- Community construction, like home building
- Environmental maintenance & restoration
- Children & youth charities
- Clothing drives
- Disaster response & humanitarian aid
Health
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The range of health includes mental health, physical health, public health, and any organization making good faith efforts to lift others into better health and well-being. Some types of approved health-oriented nonprofits include:
- Blood drives
- Disaster relief
- Health organization fundraising Health benefit events – walkathons, 5Ks, bike rides (volunteering)
- Community health educational events
Education
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Carlisle Companies are committed to professional education, evidenced by its state-of-the-art Training Center and various career development and skill training offerings. The organization also values education externally and supports youth and adult education outside the workplace. Types of educational nonprofits that qualify are:
- School supply drives
- Volunteer tutoring
- Professional & career mentoring
- Applied technical training
- Skills training
- International exchange programs
Veterans
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Carlisle Companies recognizes and appreciates the sacrifices of service men and women across America. As such, the company is committed to supporting nonprofits that aid past and current military members, including:
- Servicemembers family support charities
- Active-duty support programs
- Veterans support programs
- Wounded Servicemember or Veteran Support programs
- Career-focused Veteran support
- Fallen Veteran Memorial initiatives