Service for Impact: Creating Volunteer Opportunities that Advance Social Impact Strategies

When: 
Thursday, June 27, 2024 -
9:30am to 11:00am EDT
Where: 
Philanthropy New York; 320 East 43rd Street; NYC 10017
Members of PNY & Partner Orgs: 
$0.00
Non-Members: 
$150.00
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The Service for Impact working group, rooted in the principles of Reimagining Service, provides a unique opportunity for both corporate grantmakers and corporate volunteer managers to foster a peer network, share successes and challenges, brainstorm on solutions, and explore new opportunities to make a difference in society while supporting business objectives through volunteerism.  

This program will dive into how companies can create volunteer opportunities linked to overall social impact strategy and local community needs in a hybrid work environment. Various topics, include how to center equity in program design, addressing global workforce challenges, identifying meaningful large-group projects, and balancing employee preferences with overarching strategies. We will also have a fireside chat between volunteer-focused organizations that are focused on creating meaningful employee volunteer experiences.

What will you learn? 

  • Strategies for aligning business goals with social impact strategies. 

  • Best practices for centering equity in program design.

  • Benefits of leveraging employees' specialized skills for impactful volunteer projects. 

  • Innovative approaches to address challenges and maximize the impact of volunteer initiatives. 

Who should attend?

Corporate funders and CECP-affiliated companies. What to expect: panel followed by group discussion.

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What else should you know?

This is an in-person event. Space is limited and will be first come, first serve basis. 

How do you sign up?

Members: To register yourself and/or a colleague at your organization, please log in and click the Register Now link above. (no fee)

Guests of Collaborators: Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org with your name, title, organizational affiliation, business mailing address, and phone number. Please indicate by which organizer you were invited. (no fee)

Non-Member Funders: Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org. ($150 fee).

Registration is required by May 29th. 

Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org with questions or for further information on this program or on eligibility.

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