work with businesses mostly on employee engagement, but sometimes sustainability
fundraise for charities and corporations and match them with philanthropic partners
vet charities and recommend to businesses
"the United Way for environmental groups", an umbrella organization representing many other charities
try to get employees excited about what their company is doing and what they can do in their communities and educate them about environmental groups in their area
national organization - 26 states
what they do looks different at each establishment
for instance with some companies with which they are heavily involved, planning speakers and educational opportunities, provide workbooks, internet software that connects to opportunities in their area...like an app on their homepage
heavily vet all organizations, including auditing finances,
funded with foundation grants, individual donors, etc., take percentage of fees from workplace giving programs
at one time challenging to get through the door, but now more businesses adopting sustainability as a core value, so less resistance and more cooperation
To break barriers, engage employees, since they are the ones who will benefit from sustainability...they are the ones with families spending time outdoors, etc.
3 largest non-profits: People for Puget Sound
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