Lend a Helping Hand
Presented By: Vexhi Buharaja, Kelley Davis, Reham Raja, Mike Reeser, Sean Wheeler
Problems
Absence of process to
match volunteers with ideal initiatives
Unable to drive
volunteer engagemen
t
Volunteers unaware of
current initiatives
Current volunteer
forums are unsustainab
le
2013 volunteer rate was the lowest since (BLS) started recording data in 2002
71.3% of volunteers spent their time volunteering for one organization
27.7% of individuals with some college or an associate’s degree
How do we keep volunteers engaged???
Interesting Statistics (Derived from BLS)
18.5% volunteer rate for 20- to 24-year-olds was the lowest for any age group
Our Solution
.
VolunteerNet• Web-Based Solution • Matching Algorithm that Connects
Organizations to Qualified Volunteers
• Permits Organizations to Place Tailored Initiatives Online and Review Candidates
• Volunteers and Organization Engagement through Forums
Existing Alternatives
List of Initiatives
Volunteer-Organization online Interaction
Matching Algorithm
Social Media Aspect
Volunteer Hub X X XUnited Way X X XVolgistics X X XVolunteerNet
Implementation
Temple University
Greater Philadelphi
a
Regional
National
Target Markets
• 1.5 million organizations in the US (NCCS)• Approximately 50 in the Philadelphia Area
• Revenues of $1.6 trillion in 2011• Public Charities and Private Congregations
Non-Profit Organization
s• 63 Million Volunteers in 2012-2013
• 450,000 college students in Greater Philadelphia Area
• 27,000 students enrolled at Temple University
Volunteers
Costs & Revenue Stream
Costs Revenue
Advertising
Investments
Subscription
Web Hosting
Solution Development
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total$0
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
$6,000
$9,250
$13,500
$28,750
$2,600$600 $600
$3,800$3,400
$8,650
$12,900
$24,950
Cost/Benefit Analysis
Total BenefitsTotal CostsROI
Sum
in D
olla
rs
Prototype
• Place Link Here
Moving Forward
Growth Tracking Hours Badges Incentiv
es