What are the benefits of pro bono service to corporations?
In 2005, Deloitte’s Volunteer IMPACT Survey reported that more than 80 percent of working adults believe that volunteering enhances decision-making, problem solving, networking, negotiating, and work delegation skills; and more than 90 percent agreed that volunteering builds skills in teaming with and motivating others. The Points of Light Foundation released a report in 1999 that revealed that those companies who focus employee volunteering programs on core business functions reported benefits of stronger public relations campaigns, improved marketing and communications, development of employee skills, better recruitment and retention of employees, and advancement in workplace diversity. Do people have to do pro bono service through their employer or workplace? Ccompanies are encouraged to participate in this effort because of the large-scale impact they can have on making pro bono service a mainstream component of corporate life. Individuals are also encouraged to discuss this option
