Do you want to learn more about how to build a nonprofit partnership that drives real value — for the company, the nonprofit partners, and the communities you serve? In this webinar, we’ll spotlight how Carrier and FIRST have built a strategic collaboration that engages employees and drives local and global community impact.
You’ll hear how this partnership works in practice, from employee volunteering and donation matching to scalable engagement - and how Benevity powers the infrastructure that brings it all together. FIRST will also share how nonprofits can strengthen their role as strategic allies to corporate partners, especially in today’s cautious climate. Through insights from both the corporate and nonprofit perspectives, you’ll learn what makes a strong partnership — from challenges to wins — and how to apply those lessons to build impactful partnerships of your own.
Watch to:
- Learn how Carrier and FIRST built a successful partnership that creates value for employees and communities
- Get practical tips for engaging employees through giving and volunteering
- Discover how Benevity supports high-impact partnerships by enabling tracking, matching, and localized engagement at scale
Key Learnings
- Strategic partnerships enhance community impact: By aligning values and goals, corporate-nonprofit partnerships, like Carrier and FIRST, amplify social impact while boosting employee engagement and volunteerism.
- Corporate support drives volunteerism: Carrier supports employee volunteers mentoring local FIRST robotics teams through their "employee mentor team grant program." This initiative helps teams access funding for competitions and supplies, showing how corporations can enhance engagement at grassroots levels.
- Flexibility and communication are paramount: Both Carrier and FIRST stress the importance of a discovery phase, clear communication, and adaptability. Carrier's ability to pivot ensures alignment with FIRST's needs, fostering a dynamic collaboration.
- Tech platforms streamline engagement: Carrier uses the Benevity platform to organize volunteer opportunities, track hours, and reward employees, making corporate social responsibility more efficient. FIRST benefits from being featured on such platforms, attracting partners and volunteers.
- Continuous growth and sustainability in collaboration: Partnerships have the potential to evolve from initial employee engagement to broader initiatives like matching donations, sponsorships, grants, and in-kind contributions. Both organizations advocate for building momentum and adapting to challenges to deepen collaborations over time.
