ewb-usa corporate partnership guide

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP GUIDE

Our Mission EWB-USA supports

community-driven development

programs worldwide by

collaborating with local partners to

design and implement sustainable

engineering projects, while creating

transformative experiences and

responsible leaders.

Our Vision Our Vision is a world in which

the communities we serve have

the capacity to sustainably meet

their basic human needs, and

that our members have enriched

global perspective through the

innovative professional education

opportunities that the EWB-USA

program provides.

March, 2010 | Corporate Partnership Guide | Engineers Without Borders - USA

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EWB-USA Corporate Partner ProgramCorporate Partnership Guide to EWB-USA

Sustainable Engineering Projects…Clean water, power, sanitation, education, roads and bridges are sustainable engineering projects that improve the quality of life in the communities we serve for generations to come. Thousands of volunteers in more than 300 chapters contribute their time and skills to these efforts, including university chapters on more than 180 campuses in the United States.

Proactively Meet Basic Human Needs Globally…EWB-USA projects depend in a large part upon the generosity of corporate partners – both financially and in-kind. When your company supports EWB-USA, you’re pro-actively helping to meet basic human needs throughout the world by providing resources and volunteers needed to complete these projects.

Workforce Development…Your employees benefit, too. Valuable employees – both young and experienced workers – expect to expand their skill sets and experience new challenges. When you partner with EWB-USA, your employees participate in engineering projects that broaden their horizons and provide a deep sense of purpose.

Accountability… All chapters work under the EWB-USA’s nonprofit 501(c)(3) designation and are responsible to the national organization for project design and operating direction. EWB-USA provides oversight to ensure that projects meet industry standards and assure the safety of our members and the community.

Corporate Social Responsibility…Partnering with EWB-USA can enhance reputation and brand image generating good feelings toward your company’s products or services, compelling customers and media to talk about your organization and its positive global impact.

“You don’t start with technology. You start by finding out what people need and then you see if technology can meet those needs in a better way. That’s why I’m so impressed with the way you go about your work.” Bill Gates, Sr., Keynote Speaker

at the EWB-USA 2008 International

Conference

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Why EWB-USA?Why EWB-USA?

Recruit from EWB-USA’s highly talented pool of internationally experienced students and seasoned professionals.

Participate in the Corporate Employee Volunteer Program with global leadership development, resulting in high impact and visibility.

Engage directly with EWB-USA chapters and their projects, a rare opportunity in corporate philanthropy.

Expand and bolster your corporate social responsibility efforts with global impact and an interactive approach.

Select from options to meet the needs of your corporation, whether large or small.

For more information about EWB-USA’s Corporate Partner Program please contact [email protected] or 303-772-2723

Option 1 : EWB-USA Corporate Partner Program

EWB-USA partners with like-minded, well respected corporations. Unlike a sponsorship or a donation, our mutually beneficial partnerships are designed to support business building objectives and demonstrate corporate social responsibility, while EWB-USA gains increased awareness and funding.

EWB-USA is unique because it offers these key benefits:


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In this arrangement 60 percent can be directed by the corporation for several purposes:

• Funds for EWB-USA Chapter projects through a granting process managed by EWB-USA.

• Financial backing for EWB-USA Chapters where their employees are engaged in project activities.

• Financial backing for EWB-USA University chapters where their corporation is engaged.

• Membership fee support for employees to belong to EWB-USA.

• Travel and project expenses for their employ-ees on EWB-USA projects.

• Sponsor regional training workshops.

The remaining 40 percent of the committed funds will be used by EWB-USA for:

Project management and technical support:

• Project quality control and safety to ensure technical viability and environmental, economic and cultural sustainability.

• Educational training for students and professional members through regional workshops, teleconferences, webinars, eNews and EWB-USA’s Annual International Conference.

• Errors and Omissions Insurance for all projects and ensures that project teams have travel medical insurance including emergency evacuation coverage.

Financial Oversight:

• Provide all accounting functions for chapters including 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

• EWB-USA Development Team support to assist chapters with securing funds for projects.

Sponsorship:

• Sponsorship of the annual EWB-USA International Conference.

EWB-USA designated Partners receive special recognition at the International Conference and local workshops and have access to EWB-USA student members. All Partner benefits follow.

“Being involved with EWB-USA has been one of the best experiences of my life… Without a doubt this experience has enriched my college experience and has taught me more than anything I have learned in the classroom… It gives students motivation to work hard because their efforts have such a great return physically, emotionally, and spiritually.” Danielle Varnes, EWB-USA

Northern Arizona University

Student Chapter

To join the EWB-USA Corporate Partner Program, companies commit to a 60/40 funding split. The 60/40 split option is only available to corporations making commitments of $25,000 or more.


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EWB-USA Corporate Partner Program


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Tier One Partners$100,000 - $1,000,000+ annual donation

Level Annual Donation

Millenium Partner $1,000,000+

Premier Partner $500,000+

Principal Partner $250,000+

Diamond Partner $100,000+

Assistance from EWB-USA Corporate Relations staff to develop a companywide Corporate Employee Volunteer Program.

Prominent listing of partner slide included in EWB-USA presentations used by EWB-USA staff and volunteers.

Hyperlink to internal corporate EWB-USA webpage or Corporate Social Responsibility webpage.

One corporate executive seat on the EWB-USA Industry Leaders Forum.

Use of EWB-USA logo.

Partner name, logo and giving level on the EWB-USA website with 200 words of copy for company description and hyperlink to company’s home page.

Recognition in the EWB-USA annual report.

Recognition as National-level Partner at all regional workshops.

Ongoing access to resumes posted by EWB-USA members.

Common Benefits to all Tier One Partners

Option 1 : EWB-USA Corporate Partner Program (continued)


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Millenium Partner$1,000,000+ Annual Donation

Corporate logo on EWB-USA home page.

Opportunity to create, title, and promote an EWB-USA affiliated award or scholarship to members.

Premier location of complimentary booth or display area at the annual EWB-USA International Conference.

Eight complimentary annual conference registrations.

Primary Sponsor recognition at the annual EWB-USA International Conference.

One full page ad in the ASCE Civil Engineering magazine per year promoting your corporate partnership with EWB-USA.

As a Millennium Partner there are additional opportunities to customize the sponsor benefits.

Premier Partner$500,000+ Annual Donation

Opportunity to create, title, and promote an EWB-USA affiliated award or scholarship to members.

Premium location of complimentary booth or display area at the annual EWB-USA International Conference.

Six complimentary annual conference registrations.

Primary Sponsor recognition at the annual EWB-USA International Conference.

One half page ad in the ASCE Civil Engineering magazine per year promoting your corporate partnership with EWB-USA.

Principal Partner$250,000+ Annual Donation

Complimentary booth or display area at the annual EWB-USA International Conference.

Four complimentary annual conference registrations.

Sponsor recognition at the annual EWB-USA International Conference.

One quarter page ad in the ASCE Civil Engineering magazine per year promoting your corporate partnership with EWB-USA.

Diamond Partner$100,000+ Annual Donation


Four complimentary annual conference registrations.


Additional Benefits by Partnership Level

EWB-USA Corporate Partner Program

Tier Two Partners$2,500 - $75,000+ annual donation

LevelAnnual Donation Large Corporations*

Annual Donation Small Corporations**

Platinum Partner $75,000+ $25,000+

Gold Partner $50,000+ $10,000+

Silver Partner $25,000+ $5,000+

Official Partner $10,000+ $2,500+

* Large Corporations: Membership at this level is open to all businesses. ** Small Corporations: Membership at this level is reserved for businesses with less than 500 full time employees.

Use of EWB-USA logo.

Recognition in the EWB-USA annual report.

Recognition as National-level Partner at all regional workshops.

Ongoing access to resumes posted by EWB-USA members.

Common Benefits to all Tier Two Partners


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Option 1 : EWB-USA Corporate Partner Program (continued)

Platinum PartnerLarge Corporations$75,000+ annual donation

Small Corporations$25,000+ annual donation


Hyperlink to internal corporate EWB-USA webpage or Corporate Social Responsibility webpage.


Two complimentary annual conference registrations.


Partner name, logo and giving level on the EWB-USA website with 100 words of copy for company description and hyperlink to company’s home page.

Gold PartnerLarge Corporations$50,000+ annual donation






Partner name, logo and giving level on the EWB-USA website and hyperlink to company’s home page.

Silver PartnerLarge Corporations$25,000+ annual donation




Partner name, logo and giving level on the EWB-USA website and hyperlink to company’s home page.

Official PartnerLarge Corporations$10,000+ annual donation


Partner name and giving level on the EWB-USA website.

Additional Benefits by Partnership Level


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Option 2 : EWB-USA Project Grant Program

The EWB-USA Project Grant Program gives a corporation the option to actively invest in EWB-USA chapter projects through our biannual grant cycle.

This program presents the unique opportunity to provide direct EWB-USA

project support in communities around the world, while simultaneously

connecting a corporation to the pulse of EWB-USA in an engaging grant

process comprised of review, relationship building and reporting.

The EWB-USA Project Grant Program is an alternative to the

Corporate Partner Program and does not receive EWB-USA

Corporate Partner benefits.

For more information about the EWB-USA Project Grant Program please contact [email protected] or 303-772-2723


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“I feel comfortable moving at a fast pace, being part of a team and managing five things at once,” says Julie Gagen, CDM environmental engineer, co-president of EWB-USA’s northeast region with 72 chapters, and the EWB-USA Massachusetts state representative. “You’re forced to understand what a group is capable of and how people can be effective.”

To join EWB-USA Project Grant Program, companies commit to an 85/15 funding split. All corporations participating in the EWB-USA Project Grant Program will be recognized in the EWB-USA Annual Report.

In this arrangement 85 percent will be used to provide funds for EWB-USA Chapters through a granting process managed by EWB-USA. A minimum of $5,000 must be made available per grant.

For corporations donating $10,000 or above, the corporation is invited to actively participate in the EWB-USA chapter grant award cycles. This includes reviewing grant application material and selecting company named grant recipients. Corporations can determine their level of involvement throughout this process.

The remaining 15 percent of the committed funds will be used by EWB-USA for:

Project management and technical support:

• Project quality control and safety to ensure technical viability and environmental, economic and cultural sustainability.

• Educational training for students and professional members through regional workshops, teleconferences, webinars, eNews and EWB-USA’s Annual International Conference.

• Errors and Omissions Insurance for all projects and ensures that project teams have travel medical insurance including emergency evacuation coverage.


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For more information, please contact [email protected]

4665 Nautilus Court, Suite 300, Boulder, CO 80301

303-772-2723

www.ewb-usa.org

Engineers Without Borders–USA is not in any way affiliated with Doctors Without Borders. Doctors Without Borders is a registered trademark of Bureau International de Medecins Sans Frotieres.

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