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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THANK YOU!