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Contribute your corporate expertise while developing goodwill and
employee skills
The corporate sector is receiving more requests for donations and support from
the voluntary sector than ever before. With limited budgets, many are looking
for strategic ways to demonstrate their commitment and contribute to
strengthening communities. One avenue gaining popularity is the creation of
employer supported volunteerism programs. For example, corporations can give
employees time off to volunteer, make donations to organizations where
employees have demonstrated volunteer commitment, and/or help employees
learn about volunteer opportunities. Employer supported volunteer programs
benefit employees by enabling them to become involved in their community in
a meaningful way with the support of their employers. The corporations
sponsoring these programs benefit by enhancing their reputation as good corporate
citizens, by aligning themselves with their employees' values, and by gaining
more committed, skilled and satisfied employees.
Opportunities for corporate sector involvement
Promote BoardMatch Fundamentals in your Company
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Organize an in-house BoardMatch Fundamentals Orientation or
Information Session -
Contact Us
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Provide information about BoardMatch Fundamentals to your
employees - you can e-mail information to employees, provide a link to
www.BoardMatch.org from your company intranet, include
information in your company newsletter and put up flyers about
BoardMatch Fundamentals.
Promote BoardMatch Leaders
in Your Company
The BoardMatch Leaders program provides an
opportunity for high potential employees to develop and enhance their
leadership skills by working on the board of directors of a charity or
not-for-profit of their choice. Classroom and online learning sessions,
mentoring via quarterly breakfasts and customized placement provide the
employee with the knowledge and competencies to serve effectively on a
voluntary sector board. Click here
for more information on BoardMatch Leaders.
Individual Learning Outcomes
A
study conducted by American Express and the Volunteer Consulting Group
determined the following key benefits of serving on the board of
directors of a nonprofit organization:
Thought Leadership
- Creating innovative solutions
- Shaping strategic vision
- Thinking conceptually & analytically
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Results Leadership
- Demonstrating initiative & accountability
- Pursuing learning & development
- Using management expertise
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Relationship Leadership
Collaborating effectively by valuing diversity Attracting & developing talent Influencing & negotiating effectively Leveraging networks
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