We Are Champions of Change
Ovative’s Champions of Change program is rooted in the desire to “Just Do” and “Do More” within our communities to drive social impact and sustained change. Ovative’s Champions of Change has three pillars:
EDUCATION. SERVICES. CHARITABLE GIVING.
We are committed to listening.
We are committed to understanding.
We are committed to driving change.
Education
The Education forum focuses on amplifying diversity, equity, and inclusion by teaching employees the tools to increase self-awareness and broaden their perspectives. The Education forum is part of Ovative’s greater ELEVATE leadership and development program and specifically focuses on the following formats:
- Tools & Training: formal programming to help employees understand topics like unconscious biases and tools to do more in their everyday actions.
- Discussion Forums: intentional opportunities to gather and share life experiences, reflect, and set personal goals.
- Online Content Community: real-time forums for sharing books, articles, videos, content, and opportunities to learn.
Services
Ovative’s Services initiative empowers employees to use their unique marketing skills and provide Ovative’s full set of offerings to social benefit organizations in the community.
Team members have the opportunity to drive impact by volunteering part of their time at work to participate in these pro bono projects. Their time and skills help these organizations amplify their impactful messages.
Ovative has already provided Services to improve food security (Groveland Food Shelf, SNAP), support equal education (The Page Amendment), change how disabilities are perceived (The Arc, Special Olympics Minnesota), and are underway on additional projects.
Charitable Giving
The Charitable Giving program encourages employees to find ways they can make an impact outside of Ovative’s walls. Ovative’s program includes:
- Donation Match Program
- Community Volunteerism Opportunities
- The BrandLab Scholarship Fund
Ovative’s The BrandLab Scholarship is a yearly, employee-funded $10,000 award going to a deserving student from the program. The BrandLab’s mission is to change the face and voice of the marketing industry. We deeply believe in their vision that our industry thrives with the creativity and insights of all.
Community Sponsorships & Partnerships
See below for a sampling of organizations Ovative has proudly supported.
Case Studies
See below for case studies featuring Ovative’s Champions of Chance Services work.
MN Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Ovative, General Mills, and the MN Department of Human Services (DHS) partnered to use digital media to drive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications and…View more >>
Special Olympics Minnesota
Ovative partnered with Special Olympics Minnesota to drive awareness and registrations for the Polar Plunge.…View more >>
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