This week #raytheontechnologies announced a 10-year $500 million #socialimpact initiative that will bring significant resources to the #nonprofit field.
Their #corporatesocialresponsibility program called #ConnectUp will fund organizations that advance equitable lifelong learning opportunities in #STEM, #careerdevelopment, #military personnel, and their families, and #communitywellbeing.
#raytheontech brings to the table its long history of engineering and science innovation and its global reach to its work with nonprofits and social impact organizations on our most pressing societal challenges.
Raytheon will also challenge its 180,000 #employees to provide one million #volunteer acts of service.
#coporategiving #nonprofits #stemeducation #fundraising
Funder-Partners
Do you want to create a more dynamic relationship with your funders?
Consider involving your funders in your design process. Using active design strategies, you can create an innovaton environment that involves both internal and external stakeholders. We have focused on building funder relationships around a shared purpose. What if you involved your funders as partners, in the design, development, and dissemination of your work? Here are some thoughts:
· Engage Funder-Partners in your design team and agile processes;
· Provide opportunities for funders to bring their expertise into the design team;
· Get feedback from your funder-partners on prototypes and pilots, early and often;
· Involve members from across your organization in developing the funder-partner relationship.
These approaches create a long-term commitment to your institution with the added collaborative and design pieces.
What are the ways you have involved foundation and corporate funders in your work?