Your Business, Our Community, Our Kids A partnership proposal for: (add company name here) Your Business, Our Community, Our Kids

Who are we? BBBS of (agency name) We currently serve more than XXX young people in this community with the help of more than XXX volunteers. We are part of a national network including more than 400 affiliate agencies nationwide. Our goal is to serve XXX young people in (next year, end of quarter etc) What do you know about BBBS or have you had any experiences with us? Your Business, Our Community, Our Kids

Our Mission Our mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact. Your Business, Our Community, Our Kids

What’s in it for you Stronger public image –You will be linked to the Big Brothers Big Sisters brand--more than 80% of Americans know Big Brothers Big Sisters –BBBS provides a strong media relations & marketing infrastructure Employee pride and enthusiasm from working at a company that cares about the community. A better community that surrounds your business. Are there other benefits that you generally seek in working with service partners? Your business will benefit from: Your Business, Our Community, Our Kids

Our programs are virtually turn-key Programs are tailored to your organization Regular impact reports and clear measurement systems Many employees can do it Designed for busy professionals Are there other features you look for in your business partners? We’re a partner that fits well. Your Business, Our Community, Our Kids

BBBS Programs School-Based Mentoring –Your employees spend about 1 hour a week meeting with their Littles at a local school Community-Based Mentoring –Bigs and Littles meet on their own either after school or on the weekends Your Business, Our Community, Our Kids

BBBS Results Young people with a Big Brother or Sister are*: –52% more likely to attend school –46% less likely to use drugs; 27 percent less likely to use alcohol –30% less likely to hit someone to resolve their problems What kind of community would your business like to see for our young people? *According to a Public/Private Ventures study. Your Business, Our Community, Our Kids

Partnership Goals Strengthen the public image for both your business and BBBS Strengthen employee pride and enthusiasm Attract and retain quality volunteers from among all groups of employees Generate financial support for BBBS programs Build community awareness of the partnership Build community strength and appreciation Other goals? Your Business, Our Community, Our Kids

It’s Great for all ages. Boomers Included! Boomers (born ) have more life experience and special talents to share with young people. This is a chance for Boomers to give back Volunteers of this age find mentoring to be fun. And kids have fun with them. Mentoring schedules can be flexible Your Business, Our Community, Our Kids

Potential Partnership Opportunities We invite (company name) to join hands with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Here are a few approaches that some BBBS partners have liked: –Host brown bag information sessions for potential volunteers –Feature BBBS partnership story in company newsletters, pay stubs inserts, on their website, etc. –Hold a kick off event launching the new partnership –(other ideas your agency might have) Other ideas? Your Business, Our Community, Our Kids

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Next Steps Appoint a contact person at (company name) for BBBS to work directly with Work out details and craft a draft plan. Agree on the written plan. BBBS will provide regular updates with measurable results Company Name to announce to employees affiliation with BBBS and actively encourage mentoring via agreed- upon steps. Your Business, Our Community, Our Kids

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