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- 1. Bringing the tech community together for social good NPower | Proprietary and Confidential | Not for Distribution 1
- 2. Who is NPower? Founded 1999, NPower brings the technology community together to do social good and offers its services through two core programs designed for optimal impact on communities in need: NPower | Proprietary and Confidential | Not for Distribution 2
- 4. Participant Recruitment • Veteran, age 21 – 40 • High school degree or GED • From San Francisco Bay Area • Approximately 30% female participation • Partner with VSOs such as Swords to Ploughshares • Partner with VSOs such as Swords to Ploughshares • Staff performs outreach to community organizations to identify • Staff performs outreach to community organizations to identify additional candidates additional candidates NPower | Proprietary and Confidential | Not for Distribution 4
- 5. Holistic Approach NPower | Proprietary and Confidential | Not for Distribution 5
- 6. Best Investment Considerations “The NPower TSC program provides a pool of great talent to the technology industry. Accenture is proud to have many TSC alumni employed full-time in our New York office; especially with our local technology support team. These men and women have consistently demonstrated ‘can do’ attitudes and continue to grow both professionally and personally.” — Cathinka Wahlstrom, NPower Board Member and Managing Director, Accenture NPower | Proprietary and Confidential | Not for Distribution 6
- 7. The Community Corps NPower | Proprietary and Confidential | Not for Distribution 7
- 8. What we offer We mobilize skilled tech volunteers to help schools and nonprofits achieve their missions. Our volunteers assist with: • • Internal tech needs and Delivery of mission www.thecommunitycorps.org NPower | Proprietary and Confidential | Not for Distribution 8
- 9. How it works • We support you throughout: • • • NPower Customizing based on causes and preferences Tracking and reporting activities Concierge services | Proprietary and Confidential | Not for Distribution 9
- 10. Nonprofit Experience Easy project registration o Guided project scope creation o Personal assistance if needed via Concierge o “Prescreened” volunteers with desired skills Easy access to Tech Volunteers sourced primarily from leading corporations Automated suggestions sent directly to potential “qualified” volunteers User friendly online dashboard to manage volunteers NPower | Proprietary and Confidential | Not for Distribution 10
- 11. Volunteer Experience Quick and easy registration User friendly online dashboard to manage personal activity Access to opportunities tailored to your profile and managed by the Corporate Ambassador Ability to search for projects by cause, skill and location Send automated email suggestions to volunteers Custom newsletter provided to Corporate Ambassador NPower | Proprietary and Confidential | Not for Distribution 11
- 12. Corporate Experience What is the best way for a Corporate Partner to share its skills, expertise and passion? There is no right answer. TCC collaborates with Corporate Partners to identify and accommodate volunteer preferences. Characteristics of Volunteer Options Choose what works best for you Reach Team Make-Up Location Effort Focus Area Local Onsite with NPO Day of Service Skill or Set of Skills Regional Team Onsite with “Team” Short-Term Project Cause National Coordinated Teams Virtual Campaign Duration Skill + Cause Global NPower Individual Part of “Pledge” or Campaign Multi-Year (e.g. Mentoring) Skill + Cause + Pledge | Proprietary and Confidential | Not for Distribution 12
- 13. Our Supporters National Corporate Underwriters Corporate Partners Corporate Sponsors NPower | Proprietary and Confidential | Not for Distribution 13
Editor's Notes
- Blake Key points - NPower founded in 1999 with mission to bring technology community together for social good - TSC and TCC are core programs addressing this mission
- Duane Key points Age 21 – 40 is different from proposal, which states 18-30 VA expanded education/training benefit to older veterans Note 30% women-also different from proposal Key points We have met goal for program recruitment with 33 recruits We are working with several VSOs and other community organizations Each candidate completed extensive program application Accepted program participants meet with TSC staff
- Patrick Key points -15 week training period -Toward A+ Certification -First Dallas class is just in the morning but will expand to morning and afternoon in second class Possible questions
- Alignment – Connection between program goals for workforce development TSC Dallas is in line with the community goal of moving more individuals out of poverty, permanently by providing unemployed veterans a clear path to lasting careers in technology Impact – Effectiveness of programming as reflected by evaluation efforts and outcomes Track record of success with TSC programs in New York Track record of success form 2013 inaugural graduating class in Dallas Fully developed system for performance evaluation and reporting with program and administrative oversight Resources – Access to the resources (staff, experience, financial, etc.) to successfully implement the program Have aligned with partners that are knowledgeable, capable and highly motivated All staff needed have been hired and expanding where needed Funding from corporation is in place with additional foundation interest