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18 Giving Guide 2024 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com FUTURE GOALS In 2024, we are launching our Strategic Plan which will put our agency on a bold path to a big future, where every young person is empowered to create a plan for their own future and a mentor whose impact lasts a lifetime. e Strategic Plan will focus on 4 key pillars: Reach: Reach more young people with mentoring experiences that puts them on a path to success and happiness. Relevance: Engage more alumni and champions to join our mission. Revenue: Generate transformational investment in the Big Brothers Big Sisters' mission. Resources: Become best in class by strengthening staff and board skills and fostering a data-informed culture. During the first year of the plan, some key goals have been identified below: 1. Raise awareness about our programming and mission. 2. Increase the number of youth served. 3. Increase giving levels. 4. Become more data-informed to better understand impact. 5. Support our Littles and families in a holistic way through our C.A.R.E.S program.Amid the many challenges and uncertainties our youth are facing, mentoring remains a powerful force for positive change. We look forward to continuing on our trajectory of growth to create lasting impact for the youth we serve. FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES e Big Celebration – our annual Gala which takes place each Spring. is event includes a silent and live auction, live band, and a brief speaking program. Golf Fore Kids Tournament – June 24th, 2024 at Marlborough Country Club - https://bigscm.org/golf-fore-kids/. We are looking for sponsors and foursomes to participate in this event. Rodman Ride for Kids – September 21, 2024 in Foxborough, MA – Participate in this fundraiser by collecting donations for your ride! e Rodman Ride for Kids is an all-day cycling event (25 or 50 miles) starting and ending in Foxboro, MA. We are looking for participants to join us in this fun event! All you have to do is join an existing BBBS team or create your own team and start FUN-draising. Not a bike rider? at's ok! You can sign up as a Virtual Participant. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES No donation is too little and all donations make a big impact. Your support helps us continue to support youth mentorship in the Central Mass and Metrowest regions. Donated funds go towards training programs, events, and the staff needed to match Bigs and Littles, monitor relationships, and ensure safe, empowering connections between our children and mentors. One time donation - You can donate through our online donation portal or send your donation by mail to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass and Metrowest, Attention: Giving, 18 Chestnut St., Ste. 340, Worcester, MA 01608. Monthly Giving - By committing to a regular monthly contribution, you help provide sustainable income upon which we can rely to provide more children with mentors. If you'd like to deepen your investment in mentoring, please use our online donation portal, select "monthly" and your monthly donation will be automatically charged to your credit card. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass and Metrowest matches Littles between the ages of 8-16 with Bigs in a one-to-one, life-changing friendship. Bigs and Littles meet on average two times a month for a few hours enjoying normal, everyday activities, like going to see a movie, playing games, going out to eat, or just hanging out! Each match is supported by a dedicated Match Support & Success Team Member who is always there to provide resources and support. With a Big in their life, children and young adults in the program are empowered to ignite their potential as they grow in their self-esteem and develop a lifelong friendship with their Big. Additionally, there are several events that our agency hosts for children on the waitlist. We invite you to be a Big for a Day and spend time with a child at one of these events. is is a great opportunity to learn more about our programs and how fun it is to be a Big! Big Bro"ers Big Sisters of Central Mass and MetroWest Connie Askin CEO Lynette Paczkowski Bowditch & Dewey Board Chair Michael Burke, Hanover Insurance Group, Vice Chair Todd Tallman, Cornerstone Bank, Treasurer Benjamin Hinks, Bowditch & Dewey, Secretary Jack Hoehlein, Morgan Stanley, Immedi- ate Past Chair BOARD MEMBERS Nava Almog, OncoHost, Member Jay Goldfarb, Fortis Management, Member Shannon Hawley, Ernst & Young, Member Kit Hughes, College of the Holy Cross, Member Helder Machado, Machado Consulting, Inc., Member Kaitlin MacKenzie, Onapsis, Member David Podell, MassBay Community College, Member Maryanne Reynolds, Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Member Yvonne Spicer, Life Science Cares, Member Pat Stephan, Saint-Gobain, ret., Member Steve Taviner, Promoting Good, Member Emily Trevallion, The Hanover Insurance Group, Member Thomas Vocatura, Jr., Charles River Insurance, Member Dr. Arin Whitman, Western New England University College of Pharmacy, Member "How does it feel to know someone is in your corner; know that you matter to someone? at's what our Bigs do for our Littles. It's amazing how the simple act of sharing quality, uninterrupted time has such a profound impact. Mentors are a consistent presence in the lives of mentees - celebrating their successes, facing challenges together, and helping them reach their full potential. By partnering with parents and guardians, volunteers, and others in the community, our Bigs help their Littles to aspire higher, achieve greater confidence, build better relationships, avoid risky behaviors, and obtain educational or vocational success." – Lynette Paczkowski, Board Chair 18 Chestnut Street Worcester, MA 01608 Phone: (508) 752-7868 https://bigscm.org/ Full-time employees: 14 Annual Revenues: $1,580,000 Year founded: 1963 MISSION STATEMENT Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. SERVICE AREA We serve 87 towns and cities throughout the Central Mass and MetroWest regions. TOP FUNDING SOURCES 27% Public Funding (Federal, State, and City level) 20% Special Events 12% Individual Donors

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