2016 Ambassador STAR Awards – Inspiration

Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams, to recognize outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Inspiration: Nila File, Executive’s Office This award recognizes the person or team who helped others’ STAR shine a little brighter. Their passion, hard work and enthusiasm are contagious. They overcame obstacles during the Annual Giving Drive or were … Continue reading 2016 Ambassador STAR Awards – Inspiration

2016 Ambassador STAR Awards – Tech/Innovation

Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams, to recognize outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Tech/Innovation: Ashley Byrd, Information Technology (KCIT) This award is for recognizing the creative use of technology or innovations in reaching employees. Ashley built and maintained the auction site SharePoint for KCIT, BRC and the Assessor’s Office throughout last year’s … Continue reading 2016 Ambassador STAR Awards – Tech/Innovation

Nominate a STAR Peer before Feb. 4th!

It's that time of the year to recognize a colleague who went far and beyond the call of duty to make a difference in the community! With the Employee Giving Program's Annual Celebration just around the corner -- Thursday, February 4 2016 (details below) -- which celebrates outstanding performance contributions made by department and individuals, we want … Continue reading Nominate a STAR Peer before Feb. 4th!

My Story: How a “pie in the face” put a smile on my face

As the RALS' Worksite Ambassador, I organized a special event on Friday, November 13th that consisted of our three mangers and our department director, receiving a pie-in-the-face. The raffle raised a total of $310 with all proceeds going to Fred Hutch (the organization was voted on by the RALS employees). Initially, I chose this date, "Friday the 13th",  to … Continue reading My Story: How a “pie in the face” put a smile on my face

What’s the buzz around the Nonprofit Expo Roadshow?!?

Haven't had a chance to attend the Nonprofit Expo Road Show? Want to, but not sure what it's all about?! Here are a few KC employees who shared with us their key takeaways from the Roadshow...  “Speaking with the representatives of the various organizations, I was very impressed to hear of such genuine dedication to their cause. … Continue reading What’s the buzz around the Nonprofit Expo Roadshow?!?

The true meaning behind “Annual Giving Drive”

A little can go a long way. Check out the video on the power of donation to see how your donation can change the world! N ational Award Winning Program. The KCEGP has received two national awards in Employee Engagement and Workplace Giving. N onprofits benefit the most. Organizations often lose money gaining new donors through direct mail … Continue reading The true meaning behind “Annual Giving Drive”

There’s still time to experience the Nonprofit Expo Road Show!

We have kicked off the Annual Giving Drive with five nonprofit expos, including two new events taking place this week! From Seattle to Snoqualmie, and everything in between, agencies and employees are taking time out of their busy schedules to learn about their community and ways to make a difference. We'd like to take this … Continue reading There’s still time to experience the Nonprofit Expo Road Show!