Meet Danielle Holly, 2015 VolunteerMatch Summit Speaker
Originally published on "Volunteering is CSR" Blog
Name: Danielle Holly
Title: CEO
Organization: Common Impact
What is your session about?
This session will bring together companies and nonprofits who want to take that second step with their skills-based volunteer programs, through a fun, interactive speed dating session.
Companies will have the chance to hear what services would be particularly helpful to nonprofits in their communities – and nonprofits will have a chance to “pitch” their skills-based project in a low-risk, low-pressure environment and get feedback on what will make their project even more attractive to potential corporate partners.
Why should attendees care about this topic?
Skills-based volunteering is increasingly popular among companies, but developing strong, effective skills-based partnerships with nonprofit organizations can be very challenging. Nonprofits can be unsure of the expertise they’re receiving and how much effort it will require from their typically capacity-constrained organization. Companies can be unsure of what specific skill or type of skills-based volunteering would be of most benefit to the community and their employee volunteers.
By speaking to the “other side of the aisle”, both companies and nonprofits will better understand how to think about, message and launch their skills-based initiatives.
What is a professional achievement you are particularly proud of?
Launching Common Impact’s NY presence earlier this year!
