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Every
Allianz Life employee receives $100 in MAD Money annually to use in support of nonprofit organizations of their choice that align with the corporation's giving philosophy. In 2005, employees gave $199,550 in MAD Money to charitable organizations. Along with donating to hundreds of charitable organizations every year, employees vote for four additional charities they would like Allianz Life to support more fully with cash contributions, volunteer hours and in-kind services. The 2005 employee-elected charities were the American Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities, Courage Center and Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery. Every Allianz employee receives eight hours of paid time off annually to use in volunteering at a local nonprofit organization of choice.
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In September 2005, 150
Donaldson employees painted
and cleaned at CommonBond's Skyline Tower in St. Paul. Donaldson employees have
also volunteered at Bridging, Second Harvest Heartland and more, working in
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Ameriprise Financial matches employee contributions to all eligible nonprofit organizations up to an annual maximum of $5,000 per employee.
Ameriprise recognizes the volunteer service and monetary donations
made by their advisors through the Advisor Gift Matching Program. Eligible advisors who serve as board members or volunteer more than 50 hours a year receive a gift match to the organization where they volunteer, up to $2,000 annually.
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Through HBF Connect,
H.B. Fuller donates $300 for general operating support to a qualifying nonprofit organization where employees donate at least 50 hours of volunteer service in the calendar year. Through HBF Engage, H.B. Fuller employees may request up to 12 hours per quarter to volunteer with a qualified program that operates during working hours; hours granted must be matched by an equal number of hours volunteered outside of work.
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Cargill's corporate employee volunteerism policy allows employees to take up to two hours per month from work to participate in Cargill-sponsored community service or volunteer opportunities. Their network of Cargill Cares Councils engage employees in local communities, plan workplace volunteer activities, and in many cases allocate the location's grantmaking resources; more than 200 councils have been established in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America. All employees and retirees are invited to nominate a colleague or themselves for the Cargill Cares Volunteer Award in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. Each year, 100 individuals or teams are recognized with this elite honor.
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TagTeam Volunteers are
Best Buy
employees who donate their time and talents to local organizations. Employees who volunteer more than 40 hours per year at a nonprofit organization may be recognized for their volunteer contribution with a Best Buy TagTeam Award,
which grants $1,000 to the nonprofit organizations at which employees volunteer. Employees can apply for a TagTeam Award through Best Buy's internal
website.
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3M's Volunteer Match donates funds to organizations where 3M employees or retirees volunteer. The 3M Foundation has donated more than $1.6 million and sent grants to over 1,700 organizations in 50 states in recognition of those who volunteer 25 hours or more per year. The 3M Community Volunteer Award annually recognizes volunteers who make exceptional contributions. Over 300 employees and retirees have received this award since 1987. Included in the honor is $1,000 donated by the 3M Foundation to a nonprofit organization of the winner's choice.
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Faegre & Benson committed to provide pro bono legal representation of at least 3 percent of its total billable hours. The firm has met the challenge every year since its inception in 1994. More than one-half of the firm's pro bono services are devoted to low-income individuals. The firm also serves environmental and public interest, civil and human rights, and nonprofit transactional support. |
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota employees annually contribute thousands of hours to community projects and nonprofit organizations such as Komen Race for the Cure, Special Olympics Minnesota, Metro Paint-A-Thon, DARTS Outdoor Chores and Twin Cities Public Television pledge drives. The Heart of Blue program supports employee volunteerism through Dollars for Doers, which awards financial contributions to nonprofit organizations on behalf of employees who contribute 40 or more hours of volunteer service, and a volunteer release program that allows employees to dedicate a portion of their work time to community service. |
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St. Paul Travelers donates funds to organizations where
its employees volunteer. Through the Matching Gifts of Time program, employees can apply for a $500 grant when they’ve given a day (24 hours in a calendar year) to a nonprofit charitable organization.
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Medtronic employee volunteers assembled more than 900 pieces of furniture in a series of “Furniture Fridays” events to benefit Bridging, Inc., an organization that works with social service agencies to help families in transition, in 2005. The company multiplied the impact of its employees' community giving for hundreds of employee volunteers who participated in the Medtronic Foundation's Time-N-Talent program.
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General Mills' Betty Crocker brand partnered with Jennifer Love Hewitt on a charity initiative inspired by Bake and Take Day to encourage people across America to give back to those in need in their communities. The partnership delivered meals, brownies, hope and caring with Project Angel Food, a charity organization aimed at improving the health and well-being of people in need by providing meals and encouragement each day. "We were inspired by Bake and Take Day, and wanted to keep the spirit of giving alive all year round," said Ann Stuart of Betty Crocker Kitchens. "This initiative shows that making a difference in someone's life is as easy as baking or cooking your favorite dish and taking it to someone in your community." |
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The Greater Twin Cities United Way recognized 22 companies with "Best Of" awards for their achievements in the 2005 United Way annual campaign. General Mills was named a United Way Diamond Society member ($5 million) for the fifth consecutive year, while 3M received its third Diamond Society recognition. The Million Plus Circle includes Best Buy Co., Cargill, Medtronic Inc., Target Corporation and Wells Fargo Minnesota. MCF members that received "Best Of" awards:
Best Campaign Committee: 3M
Best CEO/Executive Involvement: Wells Fargo Minnesota
Best Fundraising Event: Medtronic, Inc.
Best Goal Setting: SUPERVALU, Inc.
Best Leadership Campaign: G&K Services
Best Matching Program: CHS Inc.
Best Training Program: Cargill
Best Use of Web/Technology: Medtronic, Inc.
Best Video: Wells Fargo and Best Buy Co., Inc.
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