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Thriving Community
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A vibrant community supports business success.
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Strategic Community Involvement Builds Powerful and Enduring Community Relationships
Meaningful Matches
We create opportunities for you to network with and learn from other employers that give back strategically in Northeast Ohio.
Board Service
Provide employees the opportunity to be impactful leaders in the community by participating in BVU’s Board Matching Program that pairs and trains individuals for nonprofit board service.
Leverage BVU’s speed dating approach to board matching to connect up-and-coming professionals to nonprofit committee and board engagement opportunities. The Linking New Leaders events expose your future leaders to nonprofit organizations.
Pro Bono Consulting
Connect skilled individuals to high-impact pro bono projects to help nonprofits with HR, technology, finance, marketing, legal, real estate and process improvement. BVU helps match your talented professionals to community needs.
Engage professionals in 90-minute, “Doctor’s In” appointments with nonprofit leaders to provide high-level, short-term pro bono consulting in HR, finance, marketing and accounting. BVU vets opportunities to ensure the right fit for your team.
Hands-On Volunteering
Connect your team of 5-500+ employees to all types of community needs. BVU helps you build your team through customized half-day, full-day or week-long team volunteer projects in areas of need that also align with your objectives.
Network with other Northeast Ohio businesses during BVU’s collaborative day of service team volunteer event. Expand your business relationships while building your team and doing good in the community
Strategy Development
Access the knowledge, expertise and experience of BVU 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.
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.
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.
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.