Salesforce.com Foundation Councils
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Salesforce.com Foundation is changing the game for how companies operate in the world by delivering and promoting a fully integrated model for philanthropy. We employ strong partnerships to empower the "on-demand" nonprofit focused on their success and efficiency; inspire and support employee volunteers to take meaningful action to improve the world; and help youth find and reach their full potential.
In order for our programs and models to be successful, we rely on the expertise, passion and knowledge of salesforce.com employees. To engage employees to help us and the community "experience success", we have created four Foundation Councils.
The purpose of the Foundation Councils is to serve as independent advisory group of salesforce.com employees to the Foundation for each of our 1%s - Product, Time, Equity, Earth. Every salesforce.com employee is given six paid days off annually to volunteer and the Foundation Councils are an opportunity for us to engage and give back to the community. Council members will also serve as champions for Foundation programs and events within the larger salesforce.com community and encourage other employees to use their paid volunteer benefit.
We are looking for energetic and committed employees to participate on the following councils.
Time (Volunteer) - The Salesforce.com Foundation Time Council will work with the Salesforce.com Foundation to develop, promote, and lead fun, rewarding, and meaningful volunteer opportunities to company teams, customers, and partners - to give back to our community and to enrich the work experience of all team members.
Product (Grants) - The Salesforce.com Foundation Product Council will work with the Salesforce.com Foundation to create a better world by amplifying the work of the world's most effective and visionary nonprofit organizations through Turn it Up grants.
Equity (Grants) - The Salesforce.com Foundation Equity Council will work with the Salesforce.com Foundation by awarding Technology for Youth Development grants to youth serving organizations working to integrate technology in a way that furthers their social mission.
Earth (Sustainability) - The Salesforce.com Foundation Earthforce Council will work with the Salesforce.com Foundation to measure and reduce energy usage, develop an environmental friendly workplace, enhance employee satisfaction and to motivate employees and customers to adopt environmental sustainability practices.
What are the goals of the Foundation Councils?
Time (Volunteer) Council
- To support and create meaningful, fun & friendly volunteer opportunities
- To give back to our local and global communities
- To enrich the work experience of salesforce.com employees
- Educate and advertise opportunities, knowledge and resources to support community work
- Continue to improve process (tracking, measurement, volunteer recruitment)
- Ensure we have greater than 70% company participation in volunteer/community events and engage continued and ongoing volunteerism amongst individuals
Product (Grant) Council
- Contribute to the review/selection of the Turn it Up grant applicants
- Support TIU grantees
Equity (Grant) Council
- Contribute to the review/selection of the Technology for Youth Development grant applicants
- Support Technology for Youth Development grantees
Earth (Sustainability) Council
- To inspire positive change at Salesforce.com and in the community
- Research and review existing Sustainability programs
- Prepare Sustainability Reports for the Salesforce Foundation
- Develop and prepare web and newsletter content for Salesforce Foundation
- Develop and maintain Earthforce database
How are members selected?
At least one representative from each department within Salesforce Headquarters (SF) will make up these councils. For the APAC region, we will decide the councils depending on interest and response. You can apply for more than one council. Council applicants can be invited to apply by department heads or current Steering Committee members or if they have expressed an interest by approaching the Foundation.
- Salesforce.com employees who have been with the company for a minimum of 6 months
- Must be located in HQ office or position "west of the Mississippi" for Time Council. For APAC Councils - need to be located in APAC region
- Manager recommendations will have more weight
What is the time commitment?
Time (Volunteer) Council
- Bi-Monthly meetings (1.5 hours each) in the SF office and/or via GoTo Meeting
- 1-4 hours a month to help with New Hire Volunteer events and team events (Not applicable to APAC)
- Email correspondence from Foundation member to respective teams/department
- When working on larger events (Dreamforce - September, Rebuilding Together - April) the hours will increase
- 5-10 hours to review grants during the grant round
- Ongoing support of grantees - variable
- Attendance at council meetings
- 5-10 hours to review grants during the grant round
- Ongoing support of grantees - variable
- Attendance at council meetings
Earth (Sustainability) Council
- Bi-Monthly meetings in the SF office (1.5 hours each) and/or via GoTo Meeting
- 1-4 hours monthly independently, depending on project
- Email correspondence from Foundation to respective teams/departments
- Attend relevant conferences as necessary
What are the responsibilities of being a member on one of these councils?
- Serve a one-year term
- This term is renewable
- Attend bi-monthly or scheduled meetings for the council for which you were selected
- Volunteer through a Foundation sponsored event. Possible volunteer opportunities are to:
- Consult with a nonprofit customer
- Organize or attend a team volunteer event
- Attend/support a new hire volunteer event
- Attend additional project planning/facilitation meetings as needed
- Promote Foundation programs and events to your departments
- Serve as a Foundation spokesperson at department or team meetings
- Volunteer with a grantee
What are effective qualities of a council member?
- Leadership
- Creative "out of the box" thinker
- Enthusiasm
- Commitment
What is the structure of the councils?
Time (Volunteer) Council
- Managed by Julie Trell
- 20-25 members from across the departments West of the Mississippi
Product (Grant) Council -
- Managed by Lindsey Kneuven
- 15 - 20 members
Equity (Grant) Council -
- Managed by Lindsey Kneuven
- 15 - 20 members
Earthforce (Sustainability) Council -
- Managed by Sue Amar & Michael Orr
- 10 - 15 members
Please complete the application here. Applications for the 2008 councils are now closed. We will be reviewing applicants throughout the month of March 2009. You will hear from us in April 2009.
