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 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. This council also reviews the Community Action Team grants. The Time Council meets the second Tuesday of every month.

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 our competitive grant round.
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
  • Review, approve, support Community Action Team Grants
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?
For the Time Council, at least one representative from each department within Salesforce Headquarters (SF) will make up these councils. Other council members are requested to join to bring their knowledge and expertise of the application, along with their willingness to support nonprofit customers.

Who is eligible to apply?

  • Salesforce.com employees who have been with the company for a minimum of 6 months
  • Manager recommendations will have more weight


What is the time commitment?

Time (Volunteer) Council

  • Monthly meetings (1 hour each) in the SF office and/or via GoTo Meeting. Second Tuesday of every month
  • Email correspondence from Foundation member to respective teams/department
  • When working on larger events (Dreamforce - September, Rebuilding Together - April) the hours may increase

Product (Grant) Council

  • 5-10 hours to review grants during the grant round
  • Ongoing support of grantees - variable
  • Attendance at council meetings


Equity (Grant) Council

  • 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 at least a one-year term
  • This term is renewable
  • Attend 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 Sean Rosas
  • 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
East Coast Council
  • Managed by Kimberly Hunt 
Japan Council
  • Managed by Rie Endo
APAC Councils (Singapore, Sydney, India)
  • Managed by Deepa Chaudhary
EMEA Councils 
  • Managed by Philip Kenley & Elena Rossi

Please complete the application here.