BVU connects businesses and people to meaningful volunteer opportunities serving Northeast Ohio nonprofits.
3 WAYS TO VOLUNTEER
SERVE ON A BOARD
Board CONNECT matches individuals to nonprofit boards, coupling the needs of nonprofits with the passions, skills, and commitment of community members.
DONATE YOUR SKILLS
Skill CONNECT connects skills-based volunteers or pro bono consultants to the unique needs of nonprofits making the perfect connection to generate the biggest impact.
GIVE YOUR TIME
Volunteer CONNECT provides community and corporate volunteers with direct service opportunities to make a difference where nonprofits need them most.
WHO WE SERVE
INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
In order to achieve our vision of a vibrant and inclusive community through business volunteerism, Business Volunteers Unlimited (BVU) will be a more informed and inclusive voice in Northeast Ohio with inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) as core values. BVU will commit to transparency and innovation in our decision-making and embrace feedback. Collectively, we will lead in a transformative way by welcoming and attracting diverse people, ideas, and partnerships for an equitable future. We will strive to embed IDEA into our culture, our strategic plan, and our work with businesses, nonprofits, volunteers, and the community.
UPCOMING EVENTS
RESOURCES
Programs & Special Events Coordinator – Canalway Partners
Canalway Partners is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the full-time newly-created position of Programs & Special Events Coordinator. About the Nonprofit: Canalway Partners is a...
Executive Director – Milestones Autism Resources
Milestones Autism Resources is seeking their next Executive Director to lead the organization. About the Nonprofit: Milestones Autism Resources is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the...
Key Traits of Successful Nonprofit Chief Executives
Nonprofit chief executives are vital to an organization's success, and there are several key leadership traits and skills that often make a difference in this role. Leadership Traits Mission-driven: A deep commitment to the organization’s mission is...
WHAT WE DO
Business Volunteers Unlimited (BVU) is a Northeast Ohio-based organization whose mission is to engage, connect, and strengthen businesses, nonprofits, and the community. BVU’s variety of services and events provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for business community engagement and nonprofit capacity-building.
We CONNECT through nonprofit board matching, skills-based volunteering, direct-service volunteer coordination, and business team projects.
We EDUCATE through events, seminars, and resources focused on community engagement, nonprofit capacity building, diversity and inclusion, and more.
We CONSULT nonprofits on board governance, strategic planning, and much more. We provide businesses with insight into corporate community engagement.