BBBS of NYC Corporate Brochure 2020

CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT WORKPLACE MENTORING GROUP

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NYC (BBBS OF NYC)

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VISION All youth achieve their full potential

MISSION Build and support mentoring relationships to ignite the biggest possible futures for youth

VALUES • • • • •

Put Youth First Engage with Empathy Operate with Integrity Advance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commit to Continued Learning & Innovation

FACTS Mentorship is a powerful, evidence-based way to support a young person in building their biggest possible future and invest in the next generation of leaders.

• BBBS of NYC serves youth ages 7 to 18 years old from all five boroughs • Agency-wide, BBBS of NYC serves more than 5,000 youth each year through our mentoring programs • After 1 year of mentoring, 75% of Littles improve academic performance • 98% of Littles enrolled in our program advance to the next grade • 93% of Littles graduate from high school

WORKPLACE MENTORING PROGRAM (WMP) As the flagship employee engagement Opportunity, the Workplace Mentoring Program offers volunteers (“Bigs”) and high school students (“Littles”) the chance to develop deep, meaningful, relationships while guiding Littles in planning for postsecondary pathways and igniting their potential.

• We partner companies with local high schools and match 10-15 employee volunteers with 10-15 students for the full school year.

• Typically, matches meet at the company’s office for two hours after school twice a month for a total of 15 program days. Currently, WMP is delivering our curriculum on virtual platforms until school and building access opens.

• The program is created and facilitated by our BBBS of NYC staff, specifically trained in group facilitation.

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WORKPLACE MENTORING PROGRAM (WMP)

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The Workplace Program includes a 3-year scaffolded, experiential learning curriculum that engages Littles in setting goals, identifying strengths and focusing on growth. By partnering with a caring, reliable adults, youth are building core skills to support their long term development success.

KEY PILLARS Critical Thinking

Commitment

Collaboration

*Specialized activities can be designed in accordance with the company’s culture and industry.

The Workplace Mentoring Program is priced at $25,000 for the school year, plus the cost of snacks at each session.

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS

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Students Taught About Real Skills (STARS) The STARS program is a flexible version of a full Workplace Mentoring Program.

• Group mentoring model • Created and run by a BBBS of NYC employee trained in group facilitation • Focuses on career and college readiness • Program themes and activities can be tailored to the host company’s industry • STARS program days are priced at $2,000 per session, with a minimum of 6 sessions, plus the cost of snacks.

Professional Opportunity Days (POD) PODs are one-time mentoring opportunities: • Created and run by a BBBS of NYC employee trained in skills-building workshops • Customized curriculum focusing on career exploration and professional development • Two to three hours in length • Programming options for 10 to 70 employee volunteers • PODs are priced at $2,200 per session, plus the cost of snacks.

PROGRAM IMPACT For Littles: • 98% of students are promoted to the next grade • 98% of students graduate on time (compared to 74% citywide) • 92% of Littles are accepted into college

For Corporations: • Invest in NYC’s future workforce & community leader • Leadership skill building for staff members across the organization • Engagement opportunity that meets your employees where they are through virtual and in-person programming.

DIRECT PROGRAM COSTS

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Staff Expenses

$17,400

Program Administration

$6,500

Background Checks

$2,250

Student Stipends

$2,250

School Coordinator Stipend

$500

Staff Transportation

$290

Agency Overhead Total Expenses for (1) 15-Session WMP: Total Cost for Corporate Partner:

$2,770 $31,960 $25,000*

*Corporate Partner to provide snacks for the students at each program

AMPLIFY YOUR IMPACT

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Employee Giving/Matching Gifts Demonstrate your philanthropic spirit and show you value your employees’ giving spirit by matching their personal gifts.

Event Sponsorship/Client Entertainment Create networking opportunities for employees and clients at our many industryspecific events. From golf outings to black tie galas, show your support for BBBS of NYC while also promoting and driving your business.

Volunteerism Grants Volunteer grants honor, and further support, the time your employees spend volunteering.

Employee Fundraisers Support our organization by taking part in a fundraiser - such as Big-Little Challenge at Chelsea Piers or work with our Events Team to customize your event.

Board Placement Find rewarding opportunities and contribute to the brain trust of BBBS of NYC through our Board of Directors or Young Professionals Committee.

Have Another Idea?

Our team is committed to work with you to identify how to deepen your impact and enhance our partnership.

OUR PARTNERS

FOR MORE INFORMATION Jeff Elgart Chief Corporate Officer 646.274.6067 jelgart@bigsnyc.org @BBBSNYC

Elizabeth Ring Senior Manager, Corporate Engagement 646.274.6066 ering@bigsnyc.org BIGSNYC.ORG