Apparo, a Charlotte-based nonprofit connecting local nonprofits to technology expertise and resources that amplify impact in the community, is expanding its services to the Atlanta and Raleigh, North Carolina markets.
Apparo offers corporate teams and individuals in-person and virtual opportunities to leverage their skill sets to create social impact. Apparo also provides nonprofits with coaching to address process and technology challenges, education and training, and nonprofit grant programs. The nonprofit’s expansion will allow for even greater impact across the Southeast.
“We want to transform communities and improve lives by connecting nonprofits to technology expertise and resources that amplify their impact,” Kim Lanphear, CEO of Apparo, said. “We’re excited to partner with [more] nonprofits to provide education and solutions as well as a community partnership between the corporate, technology and the nonprofit sectors.”
Skills-based volunteering is one of the fastest-growing corporate citizenship programs. It is an innovative approach to corporate social responsibility that allows a team of corporate employees to work for an extended period of time to help a nonprofit solve a complex operational problem.
“Skilled volunteering is an innovative way for companies to make a meaningful impact,” Lanphear said. “Our data demonstrates that 96% of those who volunteer through their skills self-identify that it is ‘important that their company provides opportunities for them to give back to the community.’”
To get connected with Apparo, visit apparo.org/nonprofits. To find a volunteer opportunity to match your talents and availability, visit apparo.org/volunteers.
