Unit 7: Build momentum with a quick win

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You want to have a strong start with your program, but there’s no need to do it all in the first year. Kick off your program by executing a quick win to establish a starting point and initial benchmark to grow. Many members start with time as a way to get initial engagement, and then add pledge types and grow their program from there.

Suggestions for a quick win: 

• Organize a group volunteer activity
  This can be in the office or off-site to get people engaged in your program. 
  
  
• Implement a Volunteer Time Off (VTO) policy
  Empower your team to start giving. This will also give you something to announce about your program company-wide. 
  
  
• Host a Lunch & Learn with nonprofit partners
  Invite organizations to share insights on how best to work together or hold a kick-off hackathon with your product team to workshop ideas raised during the initial needs assessment.
  
  
• Create an employee matching program
  Consider launching a fund to match employee donations to the charity of their choice or to one your company has selected. 
  
  
• Open your doors and team to the community
  Provide a half- or full-day shadowing or mentorship day for students, virtually or in person.
  
  
• Integrate your Pledge 1% program into your user conference
  Take advantage of all of the buzz and excitement around your user conference to host a booth or on-site giving activity.