Current Chief Service Officer selected to lead organization Business Volunteers Maryland, the leading resource for connecting businesses with community engagement in the region, announces Alissa Ganser as its President and CEO, beginning June 1. Ganser currently serves as the Chief Service Officer. She follows Julie Crisp Kernan, who led the organization for five years, including during the challenging season of the pandemic. Kernan is retiring on May 31 but will remain on the Business Volunteers’ Board of Directors. “When I joined the organization, one of the clear visions was to develop a thoughtful leadership succession plan,” Kernan said. “Over the last five years, I have been able to witness the […]

As you think about the new year, I encourage you to consider the 2024 GIVE Fellowship for yourself, your company, or a like-minded person in your network. The Business Volunteers GIVE Fellowship is the region’s premier professional development opportunity for civic-minded professionals looking to develop a critical perspective, deep experience, and a game changing network of accomplished alumni who share a commitment to giving back. Each year, from April to November, GIVE welcomes 40-50 dedicated professionals from a wide network of the region’s leading employers. Is GIVE right for your employer? With over 200 leading businesses having participated in GIVE, there is tremendous value in making sure your company is represented. GIVE […]

In June, Business Volunteers Maryland hosted a celebration in recognition of TWENTY YEARS serving our shared community. For two decades, BVM has kept the needs of our nonprofit community in the forefront, recognizing the role business leaders can and should play in making our City a better place to live and work. The vision for engaging business and professionals in board service and volunteering to share expertise and build stronger nonprofit organizations has resulted in not only stronger nonprofit organizations but also significant benefits for our business partners and the employees who serve. We had the opportunity to ask many of our stakeholders about how Business Volunteers Maryland has impacted […]