Business Membership
Engage your employees while making an impact on your community.
Why Join BVU?
Our powerful approach to leadership development and team building helps you create a culture of corporate community engagement.
- CONNECT through Nonprofit Board Matching, Skills-Based Volunteering, and Team Volunteer Projects
- EDUCATE through leadership development and training
- CONSULT on community engagement strategy and best practices
A partnership with BVU means you and your organization will get more out than you put in.
Together, we will…
Engage your employees and build your team
Develop your leaders for the long term
Brand and market your business for social impact
Give back to our community
CONNECT
BVU makes volunteering easy by matching professionals to nonprofit boards, connecting your unique skills to nonprofits that truly need them, and facilitating direct service volunteerism for individuals or teams.
Nonprofit Board Matching
BVU’s Board CONNECT program helps professionals find the right nonprofit board where they can make an impact. More than 60% of candidates connected by BVU move into leadership positions on those boards.
Skills-Based Volunteering
BVU’s Skill CONNECT program connects your employees to nonprofits that require their specialized skills and talents, making a huge different in the daily operations of a nonprofit while sharpening their skill sets.
Team Volunteer Projects
BVU’s Volunteer CONNECT program provides your employees with opportunities to make a tremendous impact while promoting team-building and boosting morale in your business team.
Invest in our shared future by helping your teammates find volunteer opportunities that connect their passions to the pressing needs of local nonprofits.
We connect passionate people with opportunities to serve.
Ready to make a difference?
Educate
We create opportunities for your employees to network with and learn from other civic-minded professionals, helping your organization build community.
Corporate Community Engagement Seminars
Access to BVU's Online Resource Center
Specialized Training for Current or Future Board Members
BVU organizes more than 40 events and seminars each year for businesses and nonprofits, providing leadership development and invaluable networking opportunities.
Consult
Strategy Development
Access the knowledge, expertise, and experience of BVU Cleveland to help you get the most out of your community outreach, philanthropy and employee engagement. We work with you to understand and design a strategy and policy recommendations that enable you to make a greater impact in our community.
Development of Employee Volunteer Committee
Create or energize an employee-led steering committee to plan an annual calendar of impactful volunteer events. BVU helps you define the structure and responsibilities of an Employee Volunteer Committee and identify potential participants.
Employee Volunteer Interest Survey
Assess current volunteer activities and employee interests through BVU’s Employee Volunteer Interest Survey. Leverage your findings to inform a community engagement strategy that delivers results for your business, your team and the community.
Customized Community Engagement Event
Let BVU bring the training and education to you through tailored on-site programs that inspire your employees to support community needs and become effective members of nonprofit boards.
What BVU Does For You
Engage Your Employees & Build Your Team
BVU’s services significantly enhance employee engagement and retention
- Nonprofit Board Matching aligns employees with board positions that match their skills and expertise, fostering a sense of purpose, belonging, and motivation for professional growth. Your employees will appreciate that you have selected them to represent your business and will become more entrenched in their community – expanding their network and increasing visibility.
- Skills-Based Volunteering allows employees will apply their talents to meaningful causes, increasing job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.
- Direct Service Volunteer Projects help employees will feel a sense of collaboration and comradery, strengthening workplace relationships and morale.
Collectively, these initiatives create a more fulfilling and connected work environment, leading to higher employee loyalty and retention.
Develop Your Leaders for the Long Term
BVU’s services a pivotal role in leadership development.
- Nonprofit Board Matching exposes employees to governance and strategic decision-making, enhancing and diversifying their leadership skills.
- Skills-Based Volunteering allows individuals to tackle complex challenges, fostering problem-solving abilities and innovation.
- Direct Service Volunteer Projects encourage collaboration and team building, essential traits for effective leadership.
These experiences not only cultivate a sense of purpose but also equip employees with the competencies needed for advanced leadership roles, thereby fostering their growth and development within the organization.
Brand and Market Your Business for Social Impact
BVU’s services offer substantial marketing benefits for companies. By participating in these initiatives, companies can showcase their commitment to corporate social responsibility, enhancing their brand reputation and appeal to socially conscious consumers. Engaging in community-focused projects generates positive publicity and media coverage, amplifying the company’s visibility and credibility. Additionally, these activities provide compelling content for marketing campaigns, highlighting the company’s values and community impact. This not only attracts potential customers but also strengthens loyalty among existing clients who appreciate the company’s dedication to making a difference.
Give Back to Your Community – Corporate Social Responsibility
Partnering with BVU allows your organization to significantly bolster our community’s nonprofit sector.
Nonprofit Board Matching ensures that nonprofits have access to skilled and passionate leaders who can drive their missions forward.
Skills-Based Volunteering allows organizations to leverage professional expertise that might otherwise be inaccessible, enhancing their operational effectiveness and impact.
Direct Service Volunteer Projects provide essential manpower and foster partnerships between the corporate and nonprofit sectors, promoting resource sharing and community engagement.
Through these initiatives, your partnership with BVU helps strengthen nonprofit organizations, amplifying their ability to serve and support their communities.