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National Semiconductor Established in 1959 Premier Analog company…the Sight and Sound of Information 8,000 employees worldwide Headquartered in Santa Clara Major facilities in Texas, Maine, Malaysia, and Scotland Established in 1959 Premier Analog company…the Sight and Sound of Information 8,000 employees worldwide Headquartered in Santa Clara Major facilities in Texas, Maine, Malaysia, and Scotland
Community Relations Community Care Program – Employee Volunteerism & Matching Gifts Signature Educational Initiatives – “Science Alive” Program National Semiconductor Foundation – Global grants supporting education and addressing critical community needs Community Care Program – Employee Volunteerism & Matching Gifts Signature Educational Initiatives – “Science Alive” Program National Semiconductor Foundation – Global grants supporting education and addressing critical community needs
Tips For Engaging Executive Leadership in Community Involvement Tips For Engaging Executive Leadership in Community Involvement
Get Buy-In Early On Involve Executives in the Development of the Company’s Community Relations Mission, Focus Areas & Giving Guidelines – Conducted Informational Interviews – Presented Draft Plan for Input – Got Buy-In For Decision-Making Process – Limited Discretionary Spending Involve Executives in the Development of the Company’s Community Relations Mission, Focus Areas & Giving Guidelines – Conducted Informational Interviews – Presented Draft Plan for Input – Got Buy-In For Decision-Making Process – Limited Discretionary Spending
Involve Executives in the Big Picture Items Foundation Executive Board – Quarterly Updates on Foundation Finances – Approval of Grants or Major Programs over $100,000 – Annual Review of Guidelines, Direction and Fund Allocation Staff Handle Smaller Decisions and Issues – But Allow Input on Issues As Requested Foundation Executive Board – Quarterly Updates on Foundation Finances – Approval of Grants or Major Programs over $100,000 – Annual Review of Guidelines, Direction and Fund Allocation Staff Handle Smaller Decisions and Issues – But Allow Input on Issues As Requested
Think Beyond the CEO Passionate Directors and Vice Presidents Can Be Key Allies Involving All Levels of Leadership Significantly Increased Funds Raised, Awareness and Participation in our Community Programs. – Si Gutierrez - Inn Vision Partnership – Jim Gordon – Fun Team Efforts Passionate Directors and Vice Presidents Can Be Key Allies Involving All Levels of Leadership Significantly Increased Funds Raised, Awareness and Participation in our Community Programs. – Si Gutierrez - Inn Vision Partnership – Jim Gordon – Fun Team Efforts
Si Gutierrez’ Partnership With InnVision
Jim Gordon’s Spree Raised 200 Gifts For the Family Giving Tree
Play Into The Competitive Spirit Executive Shopping Sprees Helped Double the Amount of Gifts Raised for the Family Giving Tree Giving Program Executive Challenge Brings out over 600 Hundred Employees to our Annual Dare to Care Fair Executive Shopping Sprees Helped Double the Amount of Gifts Raised for the Family Giving Tree Giving Program Executive Challenge Brings out over 600 Hundred Employees to our Annual Dare to Care Fair
Create Easy Ways for Executives to Connect to the Community RAFT Presentation at a Foundation Board Meeting Presenters at Employee Volunteer Recognition Events Welcoming Comments at Community Events Hosted at National Participation in Family Giving Tree Executive Challenge RAFT Presentation at a Foundation Board Meeting Presenters at Employee Volunteer Recognition Events Welcoming Comments at Community Events Hosted at National Participation in Family Giving Tree Executive Challenge
Family Giving Tree Executive Elf Challenge
Be A Resource For Executive Involvement Assist with Company Match of Gifts, etc. Provide Thorough Information for Their Involvement in Events Draft Correspondence on Their Behalf Conduct Informational Interviews, etc. Assist with Company Match of Gifts, etc. Provide Thorough Information for Their Involvement in Events Draft Correspondence on Their Behalf Conduct Informational Interviews, etc.
Hand-Written Thank You Notes and/or Small Gifts For Their Involvement Photos of Executive Involvement on Company Website Encourage Organizations to Send Thank You Notes Encourage Nominations for Awards, etc. Hand-Written Thank You Notes and/or Small Gifts For Their Involvement Photos of Executive Involvement on Company Website Encourage Organizations to Send Thank You Notes Encourage Nominations for Awards, etc. Provide Thanks and Recognition
Joan Scott, Director of Community Relations (408) National Semiconductor 3689 Kifer Road MS G2-129 Santa Clara, CA (408) National Semiconductor 3689 Kifer Road MS G2-129 Santa Clara, CA 95051