Advocate for your EVP - January 2015 BPN Webinar
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The document discusses strategies for advocating for an Employee Volunteer Program (EVP) and securing internal resources to enhance its effectiveness in 2015. It highlights the collaboration between organizations like OhioHealth and Appirio, detailing OhioHealth's volunteer tracking goals and community service initiatives. It also emphasizes the importance of stakeholder involvement in planning, tracking volunteer hours, and maintaining communication throughout the program.
Advocate for your EVP - January 2015 BPN Webinar
- 1. Advocate for your EVP How to get the resources you need internally to have a break out year for your program in 2015 Julie VanDeLinder Vice President, Client Services VolunteerMatch Speaker: Facilitator: Lauren Wagner Sr. Manager, Engagement VolunteerMatch Rachel Tallant Director of HR Programs Appirio Debbie Donahey Manager, Community Relations OhioHealth
- 2. How To Ask Questions • Type questions into the box on the right side of the your screen • Submit via Twitter to @VM_Solutions using “#VMbpn” • We will pose questions at the end of the presentation • A copy of the slides will be circulated after the event 2
- 3. Through Appirio’s Silver Lining program, we are committed to making a positive impact on the communities where we work and live. @appiriosilverAppirio Silver Lining appirio.com/company/philanthropy/ 20,000 Hours 400+ Nonprofits $475,000 Volunteer Time Off Time Talents Global and Regional Days of Service Technology Pro-bono Projects
- 4. OhioHealth & Mission Matters Company and Program Overview • OhioHealth is a faith-based, not-for-profit healthcare system of over 28,000 associates, physicians, and volunteers throughout 12 hospitals and 50+ outpatient locations throughout Ohio • Community service is an important part of the OhioHealth mission "to improve the health of those we serve," and aligns with our cardinal value of Compassion. • Planning process took approximately one year • Stakeholders included Community Relations, IS, HR, and Marketing/Communications • OhioHealth branded VolunteerMatch platform “Mission Matters” • Launched July 1, 2014 to coincide with new fiscal year • Initially available to approximately 19,500 associates through single-sign on technology Results – July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 • Goal: Track 10,000 hours • 8,828 hours tracked for 1,891 associates – Average – 4.7 hours per active associate • 1,316 associates logged on and activated profiles • Hours tracked for 113 organizations Web banner for internal communications
- 5. Describe volunteerism at your organization: a) Grassroots, no formal structure b) Established structure, but newly formed c) Established structure and mature 5 Poll
- 6. Describe executive support at your organization: a) We do not have an executive sponsor b) We have an executive champion/mentor (informal) c) We have an executive sponsor (formal) 6 Poll
- 8. 8 Who Should be at the Table? • Champions? • Executives? • Support services? • Advisors?
- 10. Communications Planning Resources 1 0 How can I support my goals?
- 11. 10 What if I get stuck? • Share results • Share stories • Recognition
- 13. 13 Finding the Right EVP Management System
- 14. Describe your volunteer management system: a) We use bulletin boards and word of mouth b) We use email, meeting invites, Excel, etc. c) We have a volunteer management system 14 Poll
- 15. • Communications? • Brand? • Finance? • Legal? • Purchasing? • IT? • Potential Users? • Human Resources? 15 Who should help me choose a system?
- 16. 16 What Do I need to consider? Budget Reporting System Access Project Tools Impact Nonprofit Partners Personal Volunteerism Branding
- 17. • Plan • Communicate • Advocate • Sign 17 How do I keep the process on track?
- 18. Q&A • Type questions into the box on the right side of the your screen • Submit via Twitter to @VM_Solutions using “#VMbpn” 18
- 19. Stay Informed Blog: www.VolunteeringIsCSR.org Twitter: @VM_Solutions Newsletter: Monthly ‘Good Companies’ newsletter - Sign up on the blog! 19