Employee Volunteerism: The New Currency of Corporate Giving?

Join us on Wednesday, August 5, in the Gates Room at United Way of King County for an engaging panel discussion with leading Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) professionals as we explore a growing trend in corporate philanthropy: the increasing expectation that nonprofit partners provide meaningful employee volunteer opportunities alongside grant and sponsorship requests.

While employee volunteerism has long been a valued component of corporate-community partnerships, many nonprofits are finding it to be an increasingly important factor in funding decisions. In some cases, opportunities for employee engagement are now viewed as a key complement to a grant, sponsorship, or other corporate investment.

Why is this happening? What business objectives are driving the shift? And how can nonprofits adapt their fundraising and partnership strategies to meet these evolving expectations?

Our panelists will share insights into:

• The business case for employee volunteerism
• Why companies are placing greater emphasis on