As individuals, Conseco employees invest their time and talents in a number of causes that contribute to the well-being of our communities. As a company, we provide financial assistance for organizations that serve the same causes. In support of Conseco's business - and the professional and personal development of our employees - we encourage employee engagement in our communities. Approximately 870 Conseco employees participated in one or more volunteer activities in 2008, donating more than 8,000 hours of volunteer service during the year.
Team Conseco recognizes the contributions of employee volunteers through the Step Up Awards program, which honors up to seven employees each year for outstanding volunteer work. The program awards up to $20,000 of annual cash grants to the community organizations where employees volunteer.
Click here to read a full report on Conseco's 2008 community involvement.
Conseco welcomes proposals for support from our local community organizations that meet our guidelines for Engagement, Strategic Focus and Eligibility.
Engagement
We direct much of our financial support to organizations where our employees are actively engaged as volunteers. If you would like a relationship with Conseco, the first step is to register your organization with VolunteerMatch (http://www.volunteermatch.org/), the service we use to publicize volunteer opportunities with our employees and track their volunteer hours. There is no charge to register a nonprofit organization at VolunteerMatch. If Conseco employees are already volunteering for you, please list them in your proposal.
Strategic Focus
We direct much of our financial support to organizations that meet community needs in three areas that align with our business.
Conseco will make a difference in the lives of seniors. Conseco works to ensure that more seniors are safe, independent and financially secure. Partner organizations include:
Conseco will help its neighbors prepare for the unexpected. Helping people get through tough times is what we do every day. Conseco's insurance products help Americans prepare for the unexpected. Partner organizations include:
- American Red Cross
- Komen Race for the Cure
- United Way
- Blood drives
Conseco will support and celebrate community heroes who look out for their neighbors, and those who continue on, in spite of great hardships. Partner organizations include:
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American Red Cross Hall of Fame
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Heroes Club
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The Indianapolis Star's Partnership for Young Readers
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Adopt-A-Family
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Habitat for Humanity
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BackPack Attack
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Indiana Pacers Three-Point Charity Program
Eligibility
We direct our support only to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with a current 501c3 status with the Internal Revenue Service.
Restrictions
Conseco's guidelines do not allow support for:
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Individuals
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Religious organizations (such as churches, temples or synagogues)
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Public or private elementary or secondary schools, school programs, or school foundations
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Hospitals or hospital foundations
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Fraternal, political or war-veteran organizations
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Capital (bricks and mortar) funding
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Endowments
To request our support
We accept proposals throughout the year. Be sure to include:
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Certification that your organization qualifies under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code
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Your name, address, phone number and email address
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Your specific request (dollars and timing)
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Confirmation that your organization is registered with VolunteerMatch
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Information about volunteer opportunities at your organization
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Information about Conseco employees already engaged with your organization
Please submit your proposal to Jim Rosensteele, Conseco, Inc. (J2N), 11825 N. Pennsylvania St., Carmel, IN 46032.
