How Could the Value of Employee Volunteer Programs Be Enhanced

question 24

Multiple Choice

How could the value of employee volunteer programs be enhanced for a firm to better align these programs with strategic philanthropy goals?

• A) Volunteer programs could be oriented to benefit the immediate community surrounding the firm.
• B) Programs could be geared toward improving the morale of the employees who participate.
• C) Programs should emphasize synergies between employees' current and future job-related aptitudes and nonprofit needs.
• D) Volunteer programs should be mandatory for all employees so as to encourage all employees to think about social causes.
• E) Firms could heavily advertise their volunteer efforts to create a more favorable public image.

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