Any company, organization, association, or group of people that is able to commit to 5 or more of its members becoming “Bigs” for a period of at least one year. The Bigs can be a part of either the Community-Based or the Site-Based programs, depending on their interest.
Why Become a Community Partner?
Because it is a great way to help kids thrive! And, because it can benefit your company/organization and its people as well:
A survey of corporate CEO’s by the Council on
Foundations found that the reasons companies commit to a strategic alliance with nonprofits are that it:
• Attracts/Keeps workers (62%)
• Promotes good public relations (52%)
• Enhances image (49%)
• Helps sell products (39%)
• Contributes to profits (13%)
A survey of 2500 corporate executives by The Conference Board and the
Points of Light Foundation found:
• More than 70% agreed that corporate volunteer programs increased
employee productivity.
• More than 80% agreed these programs improved employee retention.
• More than 80% agreed these programs improved morale.
• More than 90% agreed these programs build teamwork skills.
Plus, by partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast:
• The company’s name is linked with a nationally recognized youth
organization that has a measurably positive impact on our community.
• The company plays a key
role in preventing delinquency, school drop-outs,
and other negative behaviors
among the children served.
• Mentoring provides personal leadership opportunities for workers.