Celebrate 2023 National Volunteer Week with the AIChE® Foundation
I am grateful that ExxonMobil truly values giving back to the community through its volunteer grant program, which is also available to retired employees like myself. — Kathy Lee, Retired Senior Chemical Engineer, ExxonMobil
The AIChE Foundation already benefits tremendously from the time and support that our volunteers provide, and this National Volunteer Week (April 16, 2023 to April 22, 2023), we urge our supporters to see if they are eligible to request a volunteer grant from their companies—a fantastic way to deepen volunteer involvement.
What are volunteer grants?
Volunteers at nonprofit organizations can secure volunteer grants from their companies for their service hours. By applying for these grants, employees would be able to invite their employers to become partners in our work to advance the chemical engineering profession while amplifying their own impact.
Kathy Lee, AIChE Board of Directors, Secretary, and retired Senior Chemical Engineer at ExxonMobil, proudly shared, “I am grateful that ExxonMobil truly values giving back to the community through its volunteer grant program, which is also available to retired employees like myself. This program has enabled me to support AIChE even further by translating my volunteer service into a company gift with just a few steps and at no additional cost.”
Through workplace giving programs that offer volunteer grants and also matching gifts, companies are incentivizing employee philanthropy and investing in groundbreaking work that is transforming the industry. Join the movement today.
Check to see if your company offers a volunteer grant or matching gift program.
Double Your Extraordinary Impact
More than $26,000 was received in 2022 in matching gifts at AIChE. With a few minutes of time, you can find out if your company offers a matching gift program and multiply your donation.
Monthly Giving Helps Donors Make a Big Impact
Mario and Leeja Eden wanted to make a significant impact and ensure the anonymous $10,000 Summer School Endowment challenge was achieved. They chose to leverage monthly giving to achieve a big impact and support an early-career ChE faculty member.