Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is the premier mentoring agency in Northwest Florida. Together with some of Northwest Florida’s leading organizations and corporations, Big Brothers Big Sisters is making an impact in our community by providing mentoring relationships to ensure our children grow into caring, competent, confident members of the community. Successful partnerships with businesses, foundations, and organizations are fundamental to supporting our volunteer programs and providing mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to brighter futures, better schools, and stronger communities for all.
In addition to making a positive difference in the lives of children and youth, research has demonstrated the benefits of mentoring to organizations and corporations that encourage their employees/members to volunteer.
Employees/Members have a heightened positive perception of the company/organization.
Employees/Members develop new interpersonal skills, which affect communication, teamwork, and cross-functional relationships.
The company/organization is positioned in the community as a good citizen that cares about its community children.
Employees/Members Bigs experience higher morale and renewed enthusiasm.
“Mentor effort makes business sense.” -Crain's New York Business, from an article about Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Partners and sponsors support our mission and vision in a variety of ways:
Employee-centric volunteer partnerships that provide the opportunity for employees or members of your organization to volunteer in the community. Many organizations understand the importance of volunteering for the children we serve. An added benefit is that Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer programs also build teamwork and employee engagement.
High-impact cause-related marketing relationships that unites your company’s charitable giving with the most well-known and well-respected name in youth mentoring.1 Protecting and providing a better future for America's children remain the public's top priorities.2
Philanthropic gifts, such as grants and general contributions from Foundations, Governmental agencies, and Corporate Donations, that drive growth.
What BBBS Delivers:
The nationally recognized, premier mentoring organization in the United States. According to an independent poll, 88% of Americans recognize the name of Big Brothers Big Sisters and clearly associate it with beneficial work with children.
Universal appeal
Everyone can relate to having had and benefited from a mentoring relationship at some point in their life.
A product that works
An independent research study of BBBS proved that the presence of a Big Brother Big Sister in a child's life significantly reduces the onset of alcohol or illegal drug use, reduces truancy, improves school performance, and improves relationships with peers and family.
A history of successful marketing relationships
Companies/Organizations benefit from the good will and publicity a partnership with BBBBS generates.
An attractive consumer demographic profile
Mentors and youth in Big Brothers Big Sisters span a broad demographic range.
Becoming a partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters is a strategic opportunity for you company or organization to strengthen and build both your internal strength and your profile with the community. By allowing current employees/members to spend one hour per week as a Big Brother or Big Sister, your business/organization will contribute to the development of workers of the future. For more information on becoming a Community Partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, please call (850) 433-5437, or email William S. Wirth at wwirth@bbbsnwfl.org.
Current Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Partners
1 CARAVAN ® (November 2000). Opinion Research Center International omnibus telephone survey. Opinion Research, Princeton, NJ.
2 2004 Cone Corporate Citzenship Study commissioned by Cone, Inc. CARAVAN ® (October 2004), Opinion Research, Princeton, NJ.
