Happy Wednesday! Are you ready to take your volunteer program to the next level with the groundbreaking Service Enterprise Initiative?
The Service Enterprise Initiative in Massachusetts is a unique partnership between AL!VE and the Massachusetts Service Alliance (that’s us!) to train and certify Massachusetts organizations. It averages in an estimated 600% ROI: for every $1 invested, expect up to an estimated $6 in return through more effective program delivery.
Applications are due at the end of January 2024! Watch the info session recording or read below for more details on what the program is and how you can get involved.
What is the Service Enterprise Initiative?
The Service Enterprise Initiative is a change management approach that helps organizations more effectively leverage volunteers and their skills, increasing the return on volunteer investment to meet their missions. The Massachusetts Service Alliance is the official Service Enterprise Hub here in Massachusetts.
Why Become a Service Enterprise?
- Service Enterprises experience a 23% increase in volunteers annually, representing $63,000 in valued labor.
- 92% of Service Enterprises said their organization was better equipped to engage volunteers to meet their mission.
- 80% of Service Enterprises report an increase in both volunteers and skills-based volunteers.
- In Massachusetts, 89.2% of participants gained new knowledge and felt more comfortable leading volunteers after completing our training modules.
- In Massachusetts, for every $1 invested in volunteers, our Service Enterprise sites receive an average of $6.34 in returned services.
What You’ll Gain
- Certification: National Certification from AL!VE and the Massachusetts Service Alliance.
- Diagnostic Report: Gain key insights into your volunteer program's operations.
- Training: Access 20+ team training hours and 10 hours of individual coaching.
- Financial Impact: A 600% ROI! For every $1 invested, expect up to an estimated $6 in return through more effective program delivery.
Cost and Accessibility
- Valued at: $10,000-$15,000.
- Your Contribution: Only $350 for the entire training and certification period!
- Duration: The process takes approximately a year and a half, allowing ample time for a comprehensive organizational transformation.
- Support: Receive a research-based organizational assessment, team-based training series, and personalized consulting with a Service Enterprise Coach.
- Application Deadline: January 2024; Certification Deadline: June 2025.
How To Apply
Applications are due at the end of January 2024! For additional information, consider watching our last info session session recording.
