Starting a Successful Corporate Volunteer Council Alan Witchey, Volunteer Center Director United Way of Central Indiana January 11, 2013.

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Starting a Successful Corporate Volunteer Council Alan Witchey, Volunteer Center Director United Way of Central Indiana January 11, 2013

Goals for Today Understand the value of Corporate Volunteer Councils to Employee Volunteer Programs, Volunteer Centers and the community. Learn about the various Corporate Volunteer Council models and structure. Gain insights on the practices of successful Corporate Volunteer Councils Explore programming options and activities to keep members engaged.

WHAT IS A CVC? A coalition of local businesses and corporations that come together to share effective practices and address community needs through workplace volunteering. Also called: Business Volunteer Council Workplace Volunteer Council Employee Volunteer Council Corporate Community Relations Council

WHY START A CVC? Strengthen the community Mobilize more volunteers Meet more needs Increase impact Coordinate local resources Promote workplace volunteering Position business community

BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY More resources are directed to people in need Business efforts achieve critical mass – there’s power in numbers Non-profit organizations and businesses learn to work together more effectively

BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MANAGERS Network with peers Learn about best practices Discover community needs Meet non-profit agency representatives Increase visibility of company efforts Achieve greater impact on social issues

UNITED WAY/VOLUNTEER CENTER BENEFITS Complements the core mission of volunteer centers Positions the volunteer center as a resource in volunteerism Builds stronger relationships with corporate partners Often leads to stronger engagement in other projects (such as skills-based or community-wide projects )

STARTING A CVC: FIRST STEPS Research successful CVCs Scan community for existing CVCs (Check CVC Map)Check CVC Map Recruit passionate leaders Determine needs (community, members, affiliate) Host a planning meeting Establish CVC structure Develop goals and strategies Construct programs and services Incorporate evaluation and feedback mechanism Join the CVC Network – it’s FREE!!!

THINGS TO DETERMINE Governance/administration Membership benefits Membership dues Expectations of members Activities Definition of success

Examples of CVC Offerings Regular meetings Peer networking Topic experts Best practices CVC business Information/support for members EVGP program management Community needs Accurate information about disasters/immediate needs Volunteer projects/strategic initiatives Recognition programs

Principles of Excellence for CVCs CVC Purpose: The CVC has a clearly articulated purpose and mission designed to support, encourage and provide venues for businesses to more effectively address community needs through their employee volunteer programs. CVC Activities: The CVC’s structure and activities are clearly connected to its purpose and ultimately support businesses interested in developing or strengthening their employee volunteer programs. Evaluation and Measurement: The CVC seeks to continuously improve its effectiveness and performance and that of its members.

TOP TEN HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL CVCs 1.Engage CVC members to grow your membership 2.Build a dedicated group of CVC leaders 3.Invest personnel resources into your CVC 4.Provide quality CVC programming 5.Be the EVP knowledge leader 6.Help CVC members link to their community 7.Provide peer-to-peer networking 8.Have the right mix of member benefits 9.Ask for member feedback 10.Contribute to the bottom line success of your HandsOn Action Center or Volunteer Center

CVC EXAMPLES

CVC MODEL – Program of or Partner with Volunteer Center May receive administrative support from Volunteer Center/HandsOn affiliate Volunteer committees guide work of the CVC Models: –Central Indiana: –Bay Area CVC: –CVC of Memphis:

Central Indiana Corporate Volunteer Council Mission: The Central Indiana Corporate Volunteer Council promotes corporate engagement best practices, enhances nonprofit capacity by leveraging corporate impact, and increases our community's long-range health by improving children's academic performance. The CICVC works in collaboration with United Way of Central Indiana's Volunteer Center.

Collaborative Projects Some smaller companies are looking for opportunities to collaborate with other companies with similar interests to have larger projects

CICVC Primary Activities 9 regular meetings – focus on one topic and one engagement opportunity Annual Leadership and Volunteer Summit – formal education conference Volunteer Awards – companies, nonprofits, individuals One specific networking/social event Collective Project – ReadUP tutoring and readers Collaborative Projects – connect members together Service Projects

National Days of Service CICVC companies work together on National Days of Service Lemonade Day Day of Caring National Volunteer Week

Signature Projects CICVC has three signature projects: ReadUP tutoring – providing more than 500 of 1,000 tutors annually BackPack Attack – 35,000 students receive school supplies Skills-based Volunteering

Awards and Recognition CICVC gives awards annually: EVP and project of the Year Nonprofit of the Year Volunteer of the Year

Annual Leadership and Volunteer Summit Past Topics Developing Leadership Skills Through Employee Volunteering Starting an Employee Volunteer Program Nonprofit and For-profit Collaborations Best Practices Return on Investment

CVC MODEL – Independent 501(c)(3) Governed by bylaws, with separate board of directors May be volunteer run organization or outsource administrative support May partner formally or informally with volunteer center/affiliate Models: –CVC of Central New Mexico: –CVC Twin Cities:

Corporate Volunteer Council of Central New Mexico Supporting workplace volunteers since 1995 MISSION: To build a better community by promoting volunteerism among employees and create an environment where companies can work together in community service. PURPOSE: To aid in the development of volunteer opportunities for employees To network, train and educate To involve companies in the central New Mexico community To collaborate through the creation of joint projects

For more information visit us at: Corporate Volunteer Council of Central New Mexico Demographics of Central New Mexico: Population is over 600K the area is not home to large corporate headquarters, but we do have corporate divisions and field offices. Only CVC in the State CVC-CNM Membership: 30 member organizations smaller-mid sized companies, government entities, consultants United Way is the only non-profit member (was formerly a sponsoring partner) Membership Dues are based on the number of employees who work in CNM & range from $100 - $200 annually

Member Driven Council No paid staff to support the work of CVC-CNM Governance Executive Committee –Meets quarterly or as needed –Current officers and immediate past chair Standing Committees –Marketing/Communication –Membership –Community Programs By-laws are reviewed bi-annually Member Provided Support Monthly Meeting Hosts, Activity Sponsors, CSR Topic Experts

CVC-CNM Activities Monthly meetings to provide opportunity to networking, professional development, and to learn about the community needs Annual planning retreat Community Projects: Back to Basics School Supply Drive Make a Difference Day Member Projects Networking events

WEB RESOURCES Corporate Volunteer Council Network Website ouncilshttp:// ouncils Find CVCs in your area (CVC Interactive Map) Other models: CaliforniaVolunteers Business Partners Program West Virginia Business Volunteer Council

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