Summary

The video presents the journey of Chezuba, a global online volunteering platform founded to connect nonprofits with skilled volunteers regardless of location. Created by two college friends, the platform addressed challenges around accessibility and relevant opportunities for volunteers.

After successfully onboarding thousands of nonprofits worldwide, Chezuba pivoted its model during the COVID-19 pandemic to support corporate social responsibility initiatives, enabling companies to engage employees in meaningful online volunteering. The content is relevant for nonprofits seeking skilled support and corporations aiming to enhance employee engagement.

Timeline Summary

• 00:00 – 00:21: Introduction and early volunteering experiences
• 00:21 – 00:40: Identifying limited access to relevant volunteer opportunities
• 00:40 – 01:03: Launch of Chezuba as a global platform in 2017
• 01:03 – 01:45: Early success with 7,000 nonprofits across 103 countries
• 01:45 – 02:04: COVID-19 impact on nonprofit subscriptions
• 02:04 – 02:41: Strategic shift toward CSR employee engagement
• 02:41 – 03:00: Positive results supporting corporates and nonprofits
• 03:00 – 03:21: Future focus on improving CSR and nonprofit solutions
• 03:21 – 03:45: Simple onboarding for nonprofits through the Chezuba website
• 03:45 – 04:25: Example of a nonprofit needing website support

Key Points

• Chezuba was created to solve accessibility challenges in volunteering.
• The platform achieved global reach with thousands of nonprofits onboarded.
• Adaptability during the pandemic enabled support through CSR pathways.
• Nonprofits can request skilled volunteers for specific tasks and projects.
• Online volunteering helps maximize impact without geographical limitations.

Conclusion

Chezuba’s evolution reflects the importance of innovation in the social impact sector. By enabling virtual volunteering and supporting corporate engagement, the platform continues to help nonprofits overcome operational barriers. 

Organizations are encouraged to make use of Chezuba’s services to connect with skilled volunteers and enhance their impact through flexible and meaningful collaboration.