vHarmony : The Perfect Corporate/Nonprofit Volunteer Match begins here

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Benefits to the Company Build brand awareness Strengthen trust and loyalty among consumers Further corporate image and reputation

64% of executives surveyed say that corporate citizenship produces a tangible contribution to the company bottom line. Among executives at large companies, 84% see direct bottom-line benefits. Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College and Business Civic Leadership Center, 2005 volunteer programs to support core business functions. In 1999, 81% of companies reported using EVPs. In 1992, 31 percent of surveyed companies reported using their employee

Benefits to the Company Strong recruiting tool Enhance employee productivity and loyalty Increase employee retention More than 90% of employees prefer to work for a company with an employee volunteering project” and such a project is particularly relevant to Gen Y Employees. Source: Deloitte and Touche’s 2007 Volunteer Impact Survey

Benefits to the Company 64% of executives surveyed say that corporate citizenship produces a tangible contribution to the company bottom line. Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College and Business Civic Leadership Center, 2005 Positive conduit to reach strategic goals

What companies can provide to nonprofits by volunteering: People Power Skills and competencies that nonprofits may not be able to afford Nonfinancial resources such as use of materials, space, equipment Connections and networks

Other possibilities of what companies can provide: Potential for financial support of projects Matching funds for volunteer time Future relationship and support

What Volunteer Centers can provide to companies by connecting them to nonprofit projects: Opportunity to leverage grant dollars A stable commitment when charitable dollars are down Team-building opportunities Leadership opportunities New skills and understanding

Other possibilities of what Volunteer Centers can provide: A recruitment edge Health and wellness Loyalty Positive culture

How to Manage Projects for Corporate Volunteering (Core Services) 1 Learn more about the company to identify agencies based on their criteria 2 Provide a report stating a variety of project options 3 Help to coordinate the initial site visit 4 Support the employees who are coordinating additional logistics, including transportation and communications 5 Provide thank you’s and recognition

Additional services you may want to offer 1 Help manage acquisition of project materials 2 Provide day-of leadership and support 3 Assist in reflection and recognition activities 4 Create reports and presentations showing impact

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Questions? Jane Royer Volunteer Center Director Heart of West MI United Way Dawnlynn Suttorp Volunteer Coordinator Amway