Leveraging Corporate Volunteers for Nonprofit Success: Strategies & Insights
Channel: Elijah van der Giessen
Date: 2024-03-27

This video features a detailed webinar on how to effectively utilize corporate volunteers to boost the operations and projects of nonprofit organizations. Eli, the community manager for TechSoup Connect BC, introduces guest experts Eric Franzo, founder of Purposely, Cree Henderson, Strategic Partnerships Manager at Purposely, and Nasira Aziz, a career and mentorship advisor at YWCA's TechConnect program. The session covers the motivations behind corporate volunteering, innovative ways to engage these volunteers, and the significant benefits they bring to nonprofits, including fresh perspectives, skill sets, cost-effective support, and increased capacity. It also showcases real examples, case studies, and an interactive brainstorming activity to highlight how nonprofits can identify opportunities that align with corporate volunteers' contributions. Furthermore, the discussion delves into the financial impact of volunteering and strategies for maintaining engagement and building long-term relationships with corporate volunteers. The video is aimed at nonprofit organizations seeking to expand their volunteer base, improve efficiency, and achieve their goals through corporate volunteer engagement.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Leveraging Corporate Volunteers
00:39 Meet the Experts: Insights on Corporate Volunteering
03:07 The Benefits of Engaging Corporate Volunteers
06:44 Financial Advantages and Company Motivations for Volunteering
10:24 Creative Ways to Utilize Corporate Volunteers
11:05 Interactive Brainstorming Session: Generating Volunteer Project Ideas
13:45 Case Study: A Real-Life Example of Corporate Volunteering Impact
15:52 Maintaining Engagement: Strategies for Post-Volunteer Relationship Building
20:15 TechConnect Program: Empowering Women in Tech through Mentorship
30:38 Q&A Session: Addressing Your Questions on Corporate Volunteering