Volunteer programs can be refreshed with 8 new strategies: 1) Team volunteering builds collaboration and accomplishment. Verizon matches teams of 10+ up to $10,000. 2) Skills-based volunteering provides long-term value through expertise in areas like technology and accounting. Deloitte offers 1,200 pro bono projects. 3) Virtual volunteering reaches more volunteers through online opportunities like HP's program training students worldwide.
An introductory document covering what the NGO The Pink Foundation is all about and what are it's activities. Please support us and donate and get Tax benefits.
We want to change the story & We want you to help.
The statistics are scary:
1 in 7 young Australians experience mental health condition
Suicide in young Australians is the highest it has been in 10 years
Suicide is the biggest killer of young Australians and accounts for the deaths of more young people than car accidents
For husband and wife team (and Homestead for Youth founders), Carla and Marty Fadelli, these statistics are unacceptable. They became frustrated with these statistics and especially from experiencing, at first hand, the gaps in the systems for young people, placed in the bracket of “able to help themselves” yet clearly not able to do so.
So, they decided to do something and change the story associated with these statistics. In 2009, recently married, Carla and Marty started looking after teenagers and young people by providing emergency, residential and long term living arrangements.
By providing young people with a safe refuge and a home, Carla, a registered psychologist saw how more relaxed and open they were with her therapy. This started their innovative approach (link to Our approach) to youth mental health, and in 2014, established Homestead for Youth at their parents’ 5 acre property in the Swan Valley.
The H4Y story today…
In 2016, the suicide epidemic in the Peel region of Western Australia drove Homestead for Youth to move their now farm home base to Meelon.
At this 148 acres farm home, we are changing the story, day by day, one young person at a time.
Find out how we’re changing lives
An introductory document covering what the NGO The Pink Foundation is all about and what are it's activities. Please support us and donate and get Tax benefits.
We want to change the story & We want you to help.
The statistics are scary:
1 in 7 young Australians experience mental health condition
Suicide in young Australians is the highest it has been in 10 years
Suicide is the biggest killer of young Australians and accounts for the deaths of more young people than car accidents
For husband and wife team (and Homestead for Youth founders), Carla and Marty Fadelli, these statistics are unacceptable. They became frustrated with these statistics and especially from experiencing, at first hand, the gaps in the systems for young people, placed in the bracket of “able to help themselves” yet clearly not able to do so.
So, they decided to do something and change the story associated with these statistics. In 2009, recently married, Carla and Marty started looking after teenagers and young people by providing emergency, residential and long term living arrangements.
By providing young people with a safe refuge and a home, Carla, a registered psychologist saw how more relaxed and open they were with her therapy. This started their innovative approach (link to Our approach) to youth mental health, and in 2014, established Homestead for Youth at their parents’ 5 acre property in the Swan Valley.
The H4Y story today…
In 2016, the suicide epidemic in the Peel region of Western Australia drove Homestead for Youth to move their now farm home base to Meelon.
At this 148 acres farm home, we are changing the story, day by day, one young person at a time.
Find out how we’re changing lives
Makerble finds, funds and follows the change you want to see in the world.
£665million per year would be given extra to charity if British people knew more about what their donations would achieve. That's equivalent to the annual income of 80,000 charities - that's half the number of registered charities in the UK.
We believe Makerble can harness those missed donations and start a domino effect of change:
As charities begin to experience the financial benefit of making their work more transparent through Makerble, and consumers begin to compare the relative impact that charities achieve, charities will be incentivised to become more competitive: in terms of both effectiveness and efficiency, which will accelerate social progress.
An introduction slide deck for one of the 2017 Design Innovation Projects which will be undertaken in collaboration with the Cause2Create. The presentation was delivered by Briony Pete.
The Design Innovation Project is run by the Institute for Design Innovation at Loughborough University in London http://www.lborolondon.ac.uk/
"Philanthropy and a better society" brings together leading CGAP academic experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges for philanthropy under the Big Society umbrella.
It also states that corporate giving is guided by the values of a company’s board and does not necessarily reflect the needs of the local area.
The authors argue that the sector needs to focus on entrepreneurial philanthropy. Charitable start-ups answer specific needs within a community and, as such, have the capacity to grow and develop into strong resources which will help to moderate the individualism that characterises much of today’s charitable giving.
Engage young people in global development group charity and promote volunteeringscipinc
There are many other benefits related to Volunteering. Greater social action and improved academic performance are directly proportional to each other. So volunteering is a great opportunity for young people at the beginning of their careers as they can acquire useful skills which can help them in the future. So, one must get involved in global development group charity programs to excel in one’s careers.
10 no-fee volunteer programs to kickstart your development careerDevex
Recruiters agree that volunteering is one of the best ways to break into global development. But finding a reputable organization where your particular skills will be best utilized is a challenge in itself. Here are 10 no-fee programs where you can gain experience while doing good. (Some even pay!)
This publication is a collaborative effort of the Waterloo-Wellington LEAVE A LEGACY™, a program of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP-ACPDP™), to provide valuable information to the readers on planned gifting and charitable giving.
Knowing the trends of volunteerism can play a crticial role in your efforts to recruit and retain them to your mission. Examination of six trends provide suggestions on how to build a volunteer-centric culture, be responsive to volunteer needs, demonstrate flexibility and creativity, avoid overload, create the right connections and stand out from the crowd.
In our daily lives, we engage in a variety of community environments. At work, at
home, on vacation—wherever we may be, we can be engaging in and with a group.
These communities may consist of our co-workers, neighbors, family, or another
gathering of individuals with a common connection.
Makerble finds, funds and follows the change you want to see in the world.
£665million per year would be given extra to charity if British people knew more about what their donations would achieve. That's equivalent to the annual income of 80,000 charities - that's half the number of registered charities in the UK.
We believe Makerble can harness those missed donations and start a domino effect of change:
As charities begin to experience the financial benefit of making their work more transparent through Makerble, and consumers begin to compare the relative impact that charities achieve, charities will be incentivised to become more competitive: in terms of both effectiveness and efficiency, which will accelerate social progress.
An introduction slide deck for one of the 2017 Design Innovation Projects which will be undertaken in collaboration with the Cause2Create. The presentation was delivered by Briony Pete.
The Design Innovation Project is run by the Institute for Design Innovation at Loughborough University in London http://www.lborolondon.ac.uk/
"Philanthropy and a better society" brings together leading CGAP academic experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges for philanthropy under the Big Society umbrella.
It also states that corporate giving is guided by the values of a company’s board and does not necessarily reflect the needs of the local area.
The authors argue that the sector needs to focus on entrepreneurial philanthropy. Charitable start-ups answer specific needs within a community and, as such, have the capacity to grow and develop into strong resources which will help to moderate the individualism that characterises much of today’s charitable giving.
Engage young people in global development group charity and promote volunteeringscipinc
There are many other benefits related to Volunteering. Greater social action and improved academic performance are directly proportional to each other. So volunteering is a great opportunity for young people at the beginning of their careers as they can acquire useful skills which can help them in the future. So, one must get involved in global development group charity programs to excel in one’s careers.
10 no-fee volunteer programs to kickstart your development careerDevex
Recruiters agree that volunteering is one of the best ways to break into global development. But finding a reputable organization where your particular skills will be best utilized is a challenge in itself. Here are 10 no-fee programs where you can gain experience while doing good. (Some even pay!)
This publication is a collaborative effort of the Waterloo-Wellington LEAVE A LEGACY™, a program of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP-ACPDP™), to provide valuable information to the readers on planned gifting and charitable giving.
Knowing the trends of volunteerism can play a crticial role in your efforts to recruit and retain them to your mission. Examination of six trends provide suggestions on how to build a volunteer-centric culture, be responsive to volunteer needs, demonstrate flexibility and creativity, avoid overload, create the right connections and stand out from the crowd.
In our daily lives, we engage in a variety of community environments. At work, at
home, on vacation—wherever we may be, we can be engaging in and with a group.
These communities may consist of our co-workers, neighbors, family, or another
gathering of individuals with a common connection.
Nonprofit Insights: A 360-Degree View of Corporate-Nonprofit Partnerships - P...VolunteerMatch
In September, 2013, VolunteerMatch hosted a webinar that covered the key ingredients for a successful corporate-nonprofit volunteer partnership. The session was so popular, we've brought you back for round two! In this special session dive into how nonprofits and businesses can increase both the breadth and depth of these cross-sector relationships.
Join VolunteerMatch for a special joint edition of the Nonprofit Insights and Best Practice Network webinar series, as we welcome back three experts in corporate-nonprofit partnerships who present from multiple perspectives: Nonprofit consultant Mazarine Treyz represents the small nonprofit viewpoint, Desiree Adaway of The Adaway Group provides the voice of large organizations, and Amanda Lenaghan from the Charles Schwab Foundation presents the corporate angle.
Viewers walk away with new knowledge, practical strategies and tactics, as well as concrete resources and handouts. Whether you work at a nonprofit or a corporation, this webinar will enable you to move your program to the next level through successful partnerships.
In the senior capstone Communication Management Lab, I was tasked with creating a philanthropy program proposal for Renewergy, a simulated green energy company based in Ithaca, NY. With my team, we created a three-part program to enhance community service within the company and build a stronger culture of giving back, including developing incentives, preparing a budget, and planning for program evaluation methods. My work primarily included conducting secondary research about corporate philanthropy, developing program evaluation methods, creating implementation matrices, and writing company communications, in addition to contributing to the program’s elements.
I have posted the first version of the PledgeGo pitch deck. This is a high-level presentation of the PledgeGo model and the value we bring to our donors and charities.
According to a recent survey, 60-70% of donors say nonprofits should use more digital technology to communicate with people they interact with and serve. This means that more than ever, donors are open to digital interactions - which is often necessary during these times. Download this e-book and learn about the six ways to be a great fundraiser during challenging times.
Today, consumers are increasingly demanding accountability from progressive businesses. In light of this, companies must place a greater emphasis on corporate social responsibility now than ever before. A good business is no longer defined solely by its financial success. With the internet allowing for greater transparency than ever before, a good business must also act in good, responsible ways for society.
1. A Volunteer Refresh: 8 Ways to Reinvigorate Your Corporate Volunteer Program
By Juliette Cheatham
Several new volunteer strategies are emerging as a means to more effectively utilize the
talents of participants in volunteer programs and magnify the effects of their
philanthropic efforts. In the spirit of this refreshing summer season, we offer you 8 ways
to help bring new energy to your current corporate volunteer programs and examples of
companies that are already finding immense success by incorporating them.
1. Team Volunteering
A great benefit to team volunteering is that it gives employees an opportunity to
volunteer in a more social environment. As the millennial generation in particular
gradually begins to permeate the business world, companies are being encouraged to find
ways that support their desire to work collaboratively. Team volunteering provides
exponentially increased value to non-profits because the more individuals involved, the
more they are able to accomplish.
Verizon Wireless has begun implementing this collaborative style of
volunteerism by matching teams of 10 or more volunteers up to $10,000.
2. Skills-Based Volunteering (SBV)
By focusing on personal and professional skills of the individual volunteer, skills-based
volunteering is able to provide more long-term value to the non-profit; up to 500%
greater than traditional volunteering. Additionally, skills-based volunteerism expands the
employee’s skill sets and provides for a greater sense of satisfaction by using their
personal expertise. For instance, a technology firm might utilize SBV by cleaning up a
non-profit’s donor database, or an accounting firm might do a non-profit’s taxes for free.
Deloitte offers 1,200 pro bono projects that specialize in their extensive knowledge about
consulting, tax, and advisory service.
3. Virtual Volunteering
In this age of rapidly growing technological advances, what could be more convenient
than volunteering that can be done via your computer? Virtual volunteering offers a
solution to those who don’t have the time to actually work on site at a non-profit. By
making volunteer opportunities accessible any time or any place, corporate volunteer
programs are able to reach an entirely new population of volunteers that have yet to be
utilized.
Hewlett Packard’s HP Life program virtually trains students, entrepreneurs, and small
business owners from all over the world to help create stable jobs and prosperous
companies.
4. Community-based Volunteering
This style of volunteerism is a fun way to get involved not only with your local
community, but also with your family, friends, or your customer base. One of the largest
benefits is that this will extend the company’s volunteer impact beyond its own
employees to include the surrounding community. Also, volunteering locally helps
encourage the participation of those who need it most and who will directly benefit from
2. a community improvement.
Belk does a great job of focusing on assisting nonprofits local to their stores to help
improve the surrounding community in a more immediate and impactful way.
5. International Volunteering
Many large companies offer employees the opportunity to volunteer abroad. By
extending volunteerism internationally, the corporation has the opportunity to gain
insight about expanding into different global markets. Employees increase their
leadership and management skills as well as develop their own professional
abilities. Volunteering internationally allows the company to encompass a much more
diverse population of recipients and is able to generate global improvements more than
any of the other volunteer strategies.
The Grameen Foundation offers a program called Bankers without Boarders that’s not
just for bankers), which helps connect professionals with international volunteer
opportunities.
PepsiCo has created many international volunteer projects for its employees. Past
international volunteer opportunities have included groups of employees from around the
world meeting in Ghana to help improve access to safe water and promote eco-tourism.
6. Day of Volunteering
A day of volunteering within a company is a wonderful way to boost employee
engagement. Not only does volunteering build teamwork within departments, it also
builds leadership and utilizes the professional skills of those involved. Most volunteer
projects are long term and require months or even years of planning, but by creating a
day of volunteering people can come together to make a big impact in less than 24 hours.
Building a home with Habitat for Humanity, building a community garden, or picking up
trash at a local park are all great quick days of volunteering.
Good Done Great’s employees spent a fun day outside by volunteering with Keep
Charleston Beautiful. We were able to collect over 620 pounds of litter, 25 bags of trash,
and 5 tires from the surrounding marshlands.
7. Disaster-Based Volunteering
Disaster-based volunteering extends the impact of a traditional matching gifts disaster
relief program by supplying properly trained employees who can offer specialized
disaster relief assistance. Ready When the Time Comes is a program sponsored by the
American Red Cross that trains corporate employees to volunteer based upon their
rigorous standards. Appropriate disaster-based volunteer training prevents the challenges
of working with employees that might not be knowledgeable about how to apply their
specific skill to disaster relief.
Volunteers from Tyson Foods were able to provide more than 17,000 meals to victims
and relief workers that were affected by the destructive twin tornadoes in Pilger,
Nebraska.
8. Volunteer Grant Programs
The Dollars for Doers programs incentivize volunteering by providing cash grants to non-
3. profits. An employee will volunteer for an organization of their choice and in return the
employer will send a charitable gift to the non-profit they volunteered for based upon the
number of hours the employee volunteered. This style of volunteerism allows the
employee to choose where they would like to volunteer based on what is important to
them. Because this style of giving is personalized, the individual employee engagement is
much higher.
Microsoft offers a dollar-for-dollar match to nearly any school or organization the
employee wishes and limits each employee to a generous $15,000 matched donation per
year.