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Your Business, Our Community, Our Kids
A partnership proposal for: (add company name here)
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Who are we?
BBBS of (agency name)• We currently serve more than XXX young people in this community with the help of more than XXX volunteers.
• We are part of a national network including more than 400 affiliate agencies nationwide.
• Our goal is to serve XXX young people in (next year, end of quarter etc)
What do you know about BBBS or have you had any experiences with us?
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Our Mission
Our mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact.
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What’s in it for you
• Stronger public image – You will be linked to the Big Brothers Big Sisters
brand--more than 80% of Americans know Big Brothers Big Sisters
– BBBS provides a strong media relations & marketing infrastructure
• Employee pride and enthusiasm from working at a company that cares about the community.
• A better community that surrounds your business.
Are there other benefits that you generally seek in working with service partners?
Your business will benefit from:
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• Our programs are virtually turn-key
• Programs are tailored to your organization
• Regular impact reports and clear measurement systems
• Many employees can do it
• Designed for busy professionals
Are there other features you look for in your business partners?
We’re a partner that fits well.
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BBBS Programs
• School-Based Mentoring– Your employees spend about 1 hour a
week meeting with their Littles at a local school
• Community-Based Mentoring– Bigs and Littles meet on their own either
after school or on the weekends
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BBBS Results
Young people with a Big Brother or Sister are*:
– 52% more likely to attend school
– 46% less likely to use drugs; 27 percent less likely to use alcohol
– 30% less likely to hit someone to resolve their problems
What kind of community would your business like to see for our young people?
*According to a Public/Private Ventures study.
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Partnership Goals
• Strengthen the public image for both your business and BBBS
• Strengthen employee pride and enthusiasm
• Attract and retain quality volunteers from among all groups of employees
• Generate financial support for BBBS programs
• Build community awareness of the partnership
• Build community strength and appreciation
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It’s Great for all ages.Boomers Included!
• Boomers (born 1946-1964) have more life experience and special talents to share with young people.
• This is a chance for Boomers to give back
• Volunteers of this age find mentoring to be fun. And kids have fun with them.
• Mentoring schedules can be flexible
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Potential Partnership Opportunities
We invite (company name) to join hands with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Here are a few approaches that some BBBS partners have liked:
– Host brown bag information sessions for potential volunteers
– Feature BBBS partnership story in company newsletters, pay stubs inserts, on their website, etc.
– Hold a kick off event launching the new partnership– (other ideas your agency might have)
Other ideas?
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Potential Partnership Opportunities
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Next Steps
• Appoint a contact person at (company name) for BBBS to work directly with
• Work out details and craft a draft plan.
• Agree on the written plan.
• BBBS will provide regular updates with measurable results
• Company Name to announce to employees affiliationwith BBBS and actively encourage mentoring via agreed-upon steps.
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