Partnership: The Key to Volunteering
Medical Mutual has worked with BVU for many years to provide employees with an abundance of impact opportunities. Dionna Gore, a volunteer at this year’s Homeless Stand Down, is just one employee to make the most of these efforts.
Sponsor or Volunteer: Why Not Both?
Sponsors are more than a name on a banner. In a conversation with our staff, Dezirae Stoker (a team member of Meaden & Moore) reflects on her second year of involvement with BVU and the Homeless Stand Down.
Make Volunteering a Family Affair!
For his third year as a Homeless Stand Down volunteer, Gary Bullard (DuPont) was joined by his wife Keisha (Bolton Elementary), daughter Kelsi, and son-in-law Jim. [spacer height="20px"] But Gary wasn't the ringleader: “My daughter found this opportunity on her own –...
United Way of Greater Cleveland and BVU launch portal to create quick connections to volunteer opportunities across Greater Cleveland
By Toi Comer, Vice President of Development – United Way and Heather Englander Managing Director, Business Engagement – Business Volunteers Unlimited This week, we are delighted to introduce United Way of Greater Cleveland’s Volunteer Portal, powered by BVU. This...
Navigating Nonprofit Leadership Turnover: The Imperative for Succession Planning
Image from Insperity.com Heightened Executive Turnover A nonprofit chief executive transition occurs almost weekly. This phenomenon isn’t confined to Northeast Ohio; it’s a nationwide challenge. The growing departure of leaders has created a staffing crunch,...
The Unique Value of Nonprofit Succession Planning
Nonprofits face a unique talent challenge, filling fewer senior roles internally compared to businesses. A recent survey reveals that only 30-40% of nonprofits promote from within, while 64% of businesses do. Yet, according to Nonprofit HR, a substantial turnover is...
How Did a Fellow Help Adoption Network Cleveland?
Tim Angbrandt, a BVU Fellow, worked with Adoption Network Cleveland on a year-long project to expand their outreach efforts. The Executive Director, Bestie Norris, provides details on Tim's impact below. How did your fellow help your organization's bottom line? Our...
How Did a BVU Fellow Help NuPoint Development Corporation?
BVU Fellow Jennifer Goings Smith worked with NuPoint Community Development Corporation (Formerly Union Miles Development Corporation) on a year-long project to structure their Board of Directors. We recently caught up with NuPoint's Executive Director, Roshawn Sample,...
Is Nonprofit Board Service Right for Me?
Nonprofit board service: it's something most professionals have heard of, but how many of us know what it really means, or how to find the right board? BVU was founded on the belief that connecting the Time, Talent, and Treasure of the business community is critical...
Coaching: Getting what you really want!
Many leaders and teams seek coaching at some point in their professional journey. It is important to determine what support you are looking for, and find the right individual as a coach.