Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta

What Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta does

The Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, membership-based professional network founded in 1992 to support member companies and their strategic commitments to corporate social impact across the 13-county Metro Atlanta region. The organization convenes corporate social responsibility, community affairs, human resources, and marketing leaders from Fortune 500 enterprises through small startups, alongside nonprofit member partners, to share best practices in workplace volunteerism, employee engagement, skills-based volunteering, and community investment. Its core offerings are an annual programming calendar built around quarterly meetings, networking roundtables, professional development sessions, and signature events including the 29th Annual CVC IMPACT Awards at The Fabulous Fox Theater, the Carol D. Reiser Youth Service Award, the Volunteer of the Year Award, and the Holiday Luncheon. The organization also maintains an online resource library covering corporate philanthropy, sustainability, and CSR best practices.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: the organization runs on Wild Apricot membership software powering its website (cvcofatlanta.org), event registration, and member management, with no proprietary platform, mobile application, or API surface disclosed. Distribution is anchored by in-person events supplemented by organic social presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram (@cvcatlanta), and email communications.

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) recurring corporate membership dues, (2) one-time event registration fees with member/non-member price discrimination (e.g., $150 member vs. $200 non-member IMPACT Awards tickets; $1,200 member vs. $1,600 non-member table of 8), (3) tiered event sponsorship packages ranging from Bronze ($1,250) to Diamond Presenting ($17,500, sold-out to Delta Air Lines for 2025-2026), and (4) charitable donations. The organization is governed by a 21-member volunteer Board of Directors drawn from member companies and operated by Executive Director Cheryl Kortemeier with a 1-10 person staff. It is recognized as the only CVC in the nation to receive Points of Light's "CVC of the Year" award three times.

Name

Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta

Legal name

Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta

Website

https://cvcofatlanta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership network founded in 1992 that connects corporate social responsibility leaders across the Metro Atlanta region through quarterly programming, networking roundtables, and signature recognition events including the annual IMPACT Awards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Corporate Membership Dues: Revenue from corporate member companies that join the CVC network to access programming, networking, and resources for corporate social impact and volunteerism.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from ticket sales and table purchases for signature events including IMPACT Awards, Holiday Luncheon, and various professional development programs. Pricing differs for members and non-members.
3. Sponsorship Revenue: Revenue from corporate sponsorships at various levels (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) for signature events and programs. Sponsors receive recognition, table seats, and other benefits.
4. Donations: The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that accepts charitable donations to support programming and mission delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta (CVC of Atlanta) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that operates as a peer network for corporate social responsibility and volunteerism leaders in the Metro Atlanta region. The organization delivers signature recognition awards (IMPACT Awards, Volunteer of the Year, Carol D. Reiser Youth Service Award), quarterly professional development meetings and networking roundtables, an educational resource library, and a donation platform to support its mission. Members pay corporate membership dues and sponsorship fees to access programming, peer connections, and resources that help companies build strategic community investment strategies and employee volunteer programs.

Product overview

The Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that operates as a network connecting businesses passionate about volunteerism and corporate social responsibility. The organization offers a portfolio of programs and services centered around its signature award programs (IMPACT Awards, Carol D. Reiser Youth Service Award, and Volunteer of the Year Award), professional development programming (quarterly meetings, networking roundtables, and member receptions), and an educational resource library. The organization does not offer a technology product but rather serves as a convening body that facilitates connections between corporate members, nonprofit partners, and community stakeholders to advance strategic corporate citizenship in Metro Atlanta.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IMPACT Awards Annual recognition program celebrating companies and organizations that exemplify strategic community engagement and measurable social impact. Includes three award categories recognizing corporate programs, innovative projects, and skills-based volunteering. Aimed at corporate members and the broader Metro Atlanta business community.
• Carol D. Reiser Youth Service Award Annual award recognizing extraordinary youth volunteerism and community engagement among school-aged youth (ages 6-18) in Metro Atlanta. Winners receive a $500 personal stipend and a $1,500 donation to a nonprofit or school of their choice.
• Volunteer of the Year Award

Quantifiable outcome

• 33 years of service to Metro Atlanta business community
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Points of LightcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPoints of Light is the premier organization for volunteerism and service. The CVC of Atlanta maintains a relationship with Points of Light, attending their annual conference and hosting an 'ATL Takeover' reception. The CVC has been recognized 3 times as 'CVC of the Year' by Points of Light, the only CVC in the nation to achieve this distinction.
• Delta Air LinescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDelta Air Lines serves as Diamond Presenting and Host Sponsor for the annual IMPACT Awards for multiple years (2025, 2026). Delta has been a consistent supporter of the CVC's signature recognition program.
• Inspire Brands FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInspire Brands Foundation is a Presenting Sponsor for the Emerging CSR Professionals Mixer and hosts events at their headquarters. The foundation provides refreshments for various CVC programs.
• Delta Community Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDelta Community Credit Union serves as a Connect Sponsor for the CVC Emerging CSR Professionals Mixer.
• ApriominorGTM or Marketing PartnerAprio serves as an Inspire Sponsor for the CVC Emerging CSR Professionals Mixer. Aprio is also a Silver Sponsor for the 2025 IMPACT Awards.
• Chick-fil-AcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChick-fil-A is a Platinum Sponsor for the 2025 IMPACT Awards and hosts New Member Networking Roundtables at their corporate office. The company presented the 2025 Holiday Luncheon.
• Kaiser PermanentecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKaiser Permanente is a Platinum Sponsor for the 2025 IMPACT Awards and a supporter of CVC programming.
• AmazoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon serves as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2025 IMPACT Awards and has board representation through Terraretta Rodgers.
• Cox EnterprisescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCox Enterprises is a Gold Sponsor for the 2025 IMPACT Awards and a long-standing member company.
• Norfolk SoutherncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNorfolk Southern is a Gold Sponsor for the 2025 IMPACT Awards and hosts the 'Streamlining Impact Reports' roundtable at their headquarters.
• Warner Bros. DiscoverycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWarner Bros. Discovery is a Gold Sponsor for the 2025 IMPACT Awards and hosts the Q3 Meeting on public speaking/media training at their Atlanta office.
• United Way of Greater AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Way of Greater Atlanta is a Silver Sponsor for the 2025 IMPACT Awards and represents a key nonprofit partner in the Metro Atlanta community.
• King & SpaldingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKing & Spalding is a Silver Sponsor for the 2025 IMPACT Awards and hosted the 2025 ATL Takeover Reception at Points of Light Conference in New Orleans.
• IHG Hotels & ResortscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIHG Hotels & Resorts is a Silver Sponsor for the 2025 IMPACT Awards and hosts workforce development programs at their Atlanta office.
• NCR VoyixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCR Voyix has board representation through Yvonne Whitaker as Immediate Past President (2026). The company is a long-standing member with significant leadership involvement.
• Bank of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBank of America has board representation through Chris Simser and is a corporate social responsibility member.
• The Home Depot FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Home Depot Foundation has board representation through Lee Hendrickson and supports the CVC's community impact mission.
• The Fabulous Fox TheaterminorOthersThe Fabulous Fox Theater is the venue for the 29th Annual CVC IMPACT Awards on September 10, 2026, located at 660 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308.
• Lifecycle Building CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLifecycle Building Center is a 2025-2026 CVC Member Partner. Their mission is strengthening communities through building material reuse. They host the CVC Earth Day field trip on April 22, 2026.
• Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Prevention (GCAPP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCAPP is a nonprofit member partner designated by Arabella Isaacs for her 2024 Reiser Award honorarium donation.
• Georgia Lions Lighthouse FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of over 1,000 pairs of eyeglasses collected through William Gira's 'Eyes 4 Everyone' initiative, a 2025 Carol D. Reiser Youth Service Award winner's nonprofit.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Points of Light: The national umbrella organization for volunteerism that awards the CVC of Atlanta's 'CVC of the Year' recognition. It operates at a national/international scale across the same corporate volunteer and civic engagement domain and serves as the de facto parent industry body for all CVCs.
• United Way Worldwide: A large national nonprofit with a similar corporate-partnership and community-impact operating model, including workplace giving campaigns and corporate volunteer engagement. United Way of Greater Atlanta is itself a CVC member partner, indicating direct overlap in mission and constituency.

Direct peers

• VolunteerMatch: The largest national online volunteer matching platform connecting volunteers with nonprofit opportunities. Operates in the same corporate volunteerism ecosystem as CVC of Atlanta and competes for the same CSR attention and budgets, though via a digital rather than in-person convening model.
• Idealist: A national nonprofit platform for volunteer opportunities, jobs, and internships that serves many of the same CSR professionals, nonprofit partners, and corporate volunteer coordinators as CVC of Atlanta.

Emerging players

• Catchafire: A skills-based volunteering platform that connects corporate employees with nonprofit projects. Targets the same CSR professional audience and overlaps directly with CVC's skills-based volunteering programming and award category.
• Benevity: A corporate-purpose software platform powering employee volunteering, giving, and grantmaking programs for many of the same Fortune 1000 companies that are CVC Atlanta members. Increasingly bundles the convening and recognition functionality traditionally provided by regional CVCs.

Others

• Greater Atlanta Chamber of Commerce: A broader Metro Atlanta business membership organization with overlapping corporate constituents (many of the same Delta, Home Depot, NCR, Cox Enterprises executives sit on both boards), competing for the same corporate civic-engagement attention and sponsorship budgets.
• HandsOn Network: Now part of Points of Light, HandsOn Network historically operated a network of regional volunteer-mobilizing affiliates across major U.S. cities in a model directly analogous to CVC of Atlanta's regional convening role.

Regional players

• Boston Cares: A Greater Boston-based volunteer engagement organization that connects corporate, individual, and nonprofit volunteers. Operates the same regional volunteerism-convening model as CVC of Atlanta but in a different metropolitan market.
• NYC Service: New York City's official volunteer-matching initiative connecting volunteers with nonprofits across the five boroughs. Plays a comparable metropolitan convening role for corporate and individual volunteers in NYC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cvcofatlanta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corporate-volunteer-council-of-atlanta
• Instagraminstagram.com/cvcatlanta
• Xx.com/cvcofatlanta

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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