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The following resources could be useful for you as you decide whether Ready When the Time Comes is appropriate for your organization and how you can foster a culture of volunteerism. You can learn more about American Red Cross volunteer partners by clicking here or explore some of the resources below.
Ready When the Time Comes Brochure — Download a PDF of the Ready When the Time Comes Brochure.
Press Release from Business Roundtable: "Leading CEOs Launch Alliance with American Red Cross to Strengthen Nation's Preparedness for Disasters"
More resources related to employee volunteerism
The Points of Light Foundation & Hands On Network – http://www.pointsoflight.org
In August 2007, the nation's two largest volunteer networks, the Points of Light Foundation and the Hands On Network, combined forces to empower Americans to build a better world through volunteering. The organization offers many resources and tips on how to develop and enhance your volunteer program. Click here to find resources specific to employee volunteer programs.
VolunteerMatch – http://www.volunteermatch.org/
VolunteerMatch is a leader in the nonprofit world dedicated to helping everyone find a great place to volunteer. The organization offers a variety of online services to support a community of nonprofit, volunteer and business leaders committed to civic engagement. Our popular service welcomes millions of visitors a year and has become the preferred internet recruiting tool for more than 53,000 nonprofit organizations.
Dollars For Doers Programs
A Dollars For Doers program is a contributions program that donates cash grants to qualified nonprofit organizations based on the level of employee involvement, typically as volunteers or board members. When Dollars For Doers programs were first created, their original purpose was two-fold: act as an alternative to the Matching Gifts program for employees who could donate time, but not dollars; and to act as a catalyst in motivating employees to participate in volunteer events and activities.
In recent years, however, more and more companies have implemented Dollars For Doers programs as a way to recognize employees for their community involvement, as well as to stimulate further civic participation. It is estimated that 60% of mid- and large-size businesses currently maintain Dollars For Doers programs and the number is expected to reach 75% within a year or two. Contact your personnel/human resources department to find out if your organization has a Dollars For Doers program.
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