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Executive Search Alert! The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA) and its fundraising arm, the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation, are seeking a passionate and visionary individual to become their next Chief Executive Officer. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/eQtbQMpm #ExecutiveSearch

BVU believes that with the right support, businesses of all sizes can make a BIG impact. Designed with this belief in mind, the BVU Business Circle helps small businesses engage employees, develop leaders, and build new relationships – all while strengthening the community. Sandra Estok, Founder and CEO of Way2Protect (pictured below with BVU team member Darnell), shares: "I have been inspired by BVU’s commitment to effect positive change and support the nonprofit community. This experience aligns perfectly with Way2Protect's mission. I am excited to further our shared goals of creating impactful community changes.” We look forward to supporting Way2Protect and more small businesses as they weave civic engagement into their workplace culture. If your small business is ready to grow while giving back, we would love to help. Learn more about the BVU Business Circle here: https://lnkd.in/ej5B4Ukh #NationalSmallBusinessWeek #BVUBusinessCircle #BVUSuccessStory

Happy AAPI Heritage Month from BVU! Here are two great volunteer opportunities to serve Northeast Ohio's Asian American & Pacific Islander community this month: 📌 2024 Cleveland Asian Festival ✨ On May 18-19, this annual community festival will highlight Asian Culture in Northeast Ohio. With tens of thousands of attendees expected, volunteers are instrumental to the success of the event (and even get some special perks)! ✍ Sign up: https://lnkd.in/gRM4M7Ap 📌 Learning Lab Mentor for Refugee-Background Youth ✨ Re:Source Cleveland (formerly The Refugee Response) empowers resettled families to grow roots in the Cleveland area. Volunteer for Re:Source's Youth Mentoring Program to support local 4th-8th graders through personalized academic mentoring. ✍ Sign up: https://lnkd.in/gqRN9kNs #AAPIHeritageMonth

🚨📢 SAY IT WITH US: Nutritious food should be accessible for ALL! It's your last chance to sign up for tomorrow's webinar on Food Insecurity in NEO: https://lnkd.in/e2_wpUdz Already registered? Tag someone you want to see there! 🍏 #CommunityConnections

In a fitting end to #NationalVolunteerMonth, Independent Sector has released the updated value of volunteer time, showing the impact of volunteers across the country and state. "Putting a dollar value on volunteer hours will never do justice to their true worth, but it is just one way for us to show the contributions individuals and organizations have made in our communities. The estimate helps acknowledge the millions of individuals who dedicate their time, talents, and energy to making a difference." No matter what kind of volunteer work you do, your contributions are invaluable to the success of our community. Thank you for serving others, and for spending your National Volunteer Month with BVU!

BVU is proud to have partnered with College Now Greater Cleveland, Say Yes Cleveland, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, and WKYC Studios to bring you this year’s Mentor Monday stories. Hopefully they inspired you (or a friend) to apply to become a mentor! This special volunteer opportunity is instrumental in supporting our community’s next generation during the challenging transition to life after high school. Check out the most recent segment here: https://lnkd.in/ezQFdQUc #MentorMonday #NationalVolunteerMonth

#NationalVolunteerWeek may be coming to an end, but for Homeless Stand Down volunteer David Suh, a biomedical engineer working to support disabled veterans, the work is just beginning. "Helping to distribute shoes to veterans may have been a relatively small job in the grand scheme of the event, but it was perfect for me," David shared. "I’m in the process of starting in a new biotechnology-related role at the VA Medical Center. Volunteering was a great opportunity to connect with the population I will be serving in my new position, while having a direct impact on those who are struggling." This was David's first time volunteering with BVU, and it won't be his last: "I appreciate that BVU focuses on the root causes of issues to help volunteers understand their impact on a deeper level. I’m looking forward to finding more opportunities to support the local community." Good luck in your new role, David! More here: https://lnkd.in/ehxg2AQ8 #NationalVolunteerWeek #HomelessStandDown #BVUSuccessStory

Interrupting our #NationalVolunteerWeek content to bring you some exciting news: BVU has been named a Smart Women "Progressive Organization" for 2024! This award celebrates our commitment to women-based initiatives, female advancement, and creating family-friendly workplaces. Here's why BVU stands out: 🤲 We serve over 1,000 nonprofit partners annually, with an average of 220 dedicated to serving women and children. 👩💼 Last year, 51% of nonprofit board members elected through BVU were female, with two-thirds continuing into leadership positions. 🌟 Many of BVU's top leadership positions are held by women, from our CEO to our Board Chair and beyond! 👩👧👦 With over half of our staff identifying as mothers, BVU's supportive work policies empower everyone to thrive both personally and professionally. We are honored to continue leading the way for progressive workplaces. Thank you Smart Business Network for this recognition! #BVU #SmartBusinessAward #WomenEmpowerment #FamilyFriendlyWorkplace

BVU partners with nearly 100 Northeast Ohio-based businesses each year to make a difference in the community. Setting an admirable example, Medical Mutual has worked with BVU for many years to provide employees with an abundance of impact opportunities. Dionna Gore, a volunteer at this year's Homeless Stand Down, is just one employee to benefit from these efforts: "This partnership has been a significant factor in enriching my volunteer journey, providing me with meaningful experiences, a broadened understanding of community needs, and new connections that have made a positive impact on both me and those I serve." Check out her full story at https://lnkd.in/euUvmUJx #NationalVolunteerWeek #HomelessStandDown #BVUSuccessStory

Sponsors are more than a name on a banner! Just ask Dezirae Stoker, PHR (a team member of Meaden & Moore), now in her second year of involvement with BVU and the Homeless Stand Down. "BVU has played a significant role in shaping the way I help out. I had donated to organizations before, but I wasn’t seeing the people I was helping or hearing their stories. Volunteering was truly an incredible experience that proved the importance of lending a helping hand, even if that just means handing someone a t-shirt or a pair of socks," Dezirae explains. She adds, "BVU’s dedication to fostering partnerships between businesses and nonprofits has opened up resources to me not only in a professional setting, but also in my personal life." We are grateful to be a part of your volunteer journey, Dezirae! Check out our full conversation at https://lnkd.in/e-UK6Vqz #NationalVolunteerWeek #HomelessStandDown #BVUSuccessStory