CenterBeam in the Community September 13, 2006
Confidential2 Who we are Outsourced IT services provider 200+ employees San Jose based (45 employees) Additional offices in Saint John, New Brunswick (150 employees) Field sales force (15 employees) Values-driven company
Confidential3 Focus Areas Youth and Education Bill Wilson Center Shelter and Drop in Center RAFT Community Outreach American Cancer Society Second Harvest Food Bank Family Giving Tree
Confidential4 Activity Selection Annual Employee Survey The Committee for Social Intelligence A representative from each department in the company meets regularly in our secret meeting chambers to discuss new ways to give back to the community. Goals Form new ideas that will benefit the community as well as employee satisfaction in giving. Make a difference in someone’s life. Impact By partnering with Bill Wilson and other smaller organizations, we can see the difference we can make when we deliver volunteer efforts.
Confidential5 Sample Activities Ongoing Activities Drives for BWC items (socks, etc.) BBQs for fundraising Recycling funds Quarterly Activities Daffodil Days (American Cancer Society) Maintenance projects for Bill Wilson Center Back to School Back Pack Drive Dress for Success Second Harvest/Giving Tree 6K Runs Science Kits (RAFT)
Confidential6 Themed BBQ Events Science Kit themed BBQ event with tickets and posters: featuring Einstein. $465 “Sock Monkey” BBQ for Bill Wilson Center fundraiser. $135 plus large box of donated socks
Confidential7 North American Solutions Center The Rally of Hope Set a $5K Target 6K run Fundraisers including: silent auction, poker night, raffles, golf tournament and BBQ $5010 Raised
Confidential8 Past Holiday Activities Bill Wilson Center Gift Wrapping assistance Food Service for the Drop-In- Center Holiday Party Giving Tree gifts Second Harvest Food Bank Money and grocery contributions Recognized with Gold Certificate by SHFB: most weight donated for company our size The Family Giving Tree 3 years of The Family Giving Tree Average of 70 gifts per year Adopt a Family
Confidential9 Upcoming Holiday Activities Bill Wilson Center Bags for Gifts for Teens Wrap Party for Drop-In-Center Food Service for their Holiday Party The Second Harvest Food Bank November Potluck fundraiser The Family Giving Tree Send Shoppers Adopt A Family North American Solutions Center
Confidential10 How do we engage our staff? Encourage Employee Participation Badger!! Use social intelligence team to drive participation Offer a broad range of ways to participate: Time Money Talent Internal and External Marketing: Posters s Executive support
Confidential11 Upcoming Event Dress for Success A clothing drive to donate gently used clothing and work attire for youth at the Bill Wilson Center job interview program. A drive that has spread throughout our business park.
Confidential12 Best Practices Watch for Saturation Quarterly big drives Monthly smaller fun drives Know your employees Timing Availability Types of organizations we partner with Types of activities we select Don’t go it alone! Executive support Team participation
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