Columbia Opportunity Resource 2012 Annual Report

Greater Columbia Chamber of CommerceCity of Columbia

Navigating from Good to Great FoundationGreater Columbia Marine Foundation

Richland CountyWXRY Radio

World Beer Festival | All About Beer MagazineWorld Beer Festival | All About Beer MagazineCentral Carolina Community Foundation

City Center PartnershipColumbia CollegeEngenuitySC

Five Points AssociationLeadership Columbia Alumni AssociationSC Association of Nonprofit OrganizationsSC Association of Nonprofit Organizations

SC State MuseumTEDx ColumbiaSC

The Graduation Imperative ProjectThe Historic Columbia Foundation Palladium Society

Young Leaders Society of the United Way of the Midlands

Enterprise Rent-A-Car2nd Wind Heating & Air Conditioning

Bank of AmericaCapital City ClubColumbia College

DER Kitchen & CateringPost No BillsPost No BillsSaluda River Club

Snelling Services of the MidlandsSoutheastern Freight LinesTapps Arts CenterThe Hobbs Group, PATin Roof Columbia

Total Comfort SolutionsTotal Comfort Solutions

Barbara BlauCharles Bierbauer Bob Bouyea Cliff Bourke Emily Brady

Stefanie Caraviello Mark CoxMark CoxAnita Floyd

Lindsey Spires GriffinGreg HiltonVida Jennings Sam JohnsonAlana JordanDavid LairdDavid LairdTom LedbetterChakisse NewtonJim ReynoldsLinda Salane

Katherine SwartzJoAnn Turnquist

Allison Spry Waymyers Allison Spry WaymyersJustin Williams

Columbia Opportunity Resource, COR, was formed in 2004 when a group of impassioned young leaders created a community resource for fellow, like-minded young professionals and a mission to impact change. They researched communities and organizations around the country and took a road trip to meet with leaders of Mpact Memphis, one of our sister organizations. A launch party was held in 2006 that attracted more than 500 attendees from across the Midlands. Since then, COR has established itself as a portal for community involvement; a pathway for leadership development; an advocate by pushing policies and issues important to young professionals; and a viable outlet for social enrichment. Today, COR is a dynamic, member-driven 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that connects young, talented professionals in the greater Columbia area to diverse and Today, COR is a dynamic, member-driven 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that connects young, talented professionals in the greater Columbia area to diverse and meaningful networks for leadership, service and fun. We fulfill our mission by:

connecting our members with aspirational and peer mentors; serving as a bridge between nonprofits and young professionals to help place our members into positions of servant and civic leadership; organizing and promoting unique volunteer opportunities; championing Columbia as a unique and exciting place to live.

Our goal is simple: engage and connect young professionals so that our community can recruit and retain the most talented, educated, creative and Our goal is simple: engage and connect young professionals so that our community can recruit and retain the most talented, educated, creative and entrepreneurial young professionals. Meanwhile, we’re raising volunteer, philanthropic, employment, connectivity, retention, satisfaction and happiness rates among young professionals. Take a look at all the ways we made a difference this year!

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In 2012, COR connected our members and friends with causes and organizations we care about in Columbia.

COR embodies the spirit and action of a volunteer-driven organization. This year, our professional staff team dedicated 3,300 hours toward advancing our mission. When compared with our volunteer efforts, 71% of our collective time is given by our members and volunteers; 29% by our staff.

We gave more than 11,481 hours of volunteer service through We gave more than 11,481 hours of volunteer service through projects and board and action team involvement.

Based on the value of a volunteer hour provided by the Independent Sector ($21.79), COR’s community impact exceeded:

$250,170.99!

individuals

In 2012, COR provided opportunities for development, networking, and leadership.

We connected our members with like-minded peers and inspirational mentors. We supported the community by bridging our members with community organizations which were seeking new and young leaders.

COR enjoyed a second year of partnership with WXRY Radio (99.3 FM) co-producing The Buzz, a segment and blog highlighting Columbia's calendar of events. The Buzz is written and recorded by COR members and airs

every hour, every day on WXRY.

This year we featured more than 1,095 opportunities on #TheBuzz.

More than 130 COR members and friends rocked Music Break, learned how to do business like rock stars and connected with more than 50 local musicians with this exciting new event.

COR teamed up with the South Carolina State Museum, Leadership Columbia Alumni Association and the Historic Columbia Foundation's Palladium Society for an end-all be-all party. More than 360 young professionals celebrated and danced the night away with exclusive access to the Museum's blockbuster exhibit, Secrets of the Maya.

Volunteers truly make a difference to COR's program of work - and to our community. This year we held three volunteer celebrations. Volunteers were given the red carpet treatment including food, beverages and door

prizes, not to mention smiles, hugs and high fives.In 2012, COR celebrated our members, our volunteers and our city. We upheld Columbia as a place where there's always lots to do and ways to get involved. We created excitement with new events and continued to raise awareness of Columbia's robust event calendar.

At COR, we end our mission statement with At COR, we end our mission statement with FUN for a reason.

188 members22 board members

31 corporate & community partners3,200+ friends & volunteers4 team members

$250,170.99 community impact through volunteer efforts 11,481 volunteer service hours11,481 volunteer service hours840 mentoring connections100% board investments

238 Blog Posts501 Linkedin Group Members1,117 Photos Shared

1,500+ Personal Phone Calls3,230 Newsletter Subscribers

35,415 emails39,182 Social & Electronic Media Touches39,182 Social & Electronic Media Touches

Special thanks to The Hobbs Group, PA for providing in-kind financial services for COR.

Program Revenue by Source

Program vs. Management

Allocation of Expenditures

InKind Support (40%) $ 50,000.00 Membership and Contributions (7%) $ 8,941.07 Collaborative Community Engagement (20%) $ 25,273.46 Grant Funding (18%) $ 22,290.00 Joint Initiatives (12%) $ 15,260.00 Member & Leader Development Programs (3%) $ 3,650.00 TOTAL REVENUE $ 125,416.09

InKind Support (42%) $ 50,000.00 Collaborative Community Engagement (21%) $ 24,974.32 Joint Initiatives (15%) $ 17,628.36 Member & Leader Development Programs (18%) $ 20,680.41 Management and General (4%) $ 4,818.12

TOTAL EXPENSESTOTAL EXPENSES $ 118,101.22

Columbia Opportunity Resource 2012 Financial Overview

InKind Support (40%)

Membership and Contributions (7%)

Collaborative Community Engagement (20%)

Grant Funding

Joint Initiatives (12%)

Member & Leader Development Programs (3%)

Program Expenses (96%) Management and General (4%)

InKind Support (42%)

Collaborative Community Engagement (21%)

Joint Initiatives (15%)

Member & Leader Development Programs (18%)

Management and General (4%)

* These rock stars volunteered at multiple events this year.

Jane Albright, Bobby Anderson, Randy Baccomo, Jim Banks, Kathy Banks, David Belger, Kimberly Belk, Ellen Bernados, Frances Bisset, Chauntel Bland, Frankie Bolton, Andrea Bourgoin, Donna Sue Bowen, Heather Brandenburg, Rick Brazell, Patricia Brouwer, Adam Brown, Pierre Brunache, Bianca Bryant, Leigh Cheatham, Lisa Chisolm, Susan Coleman, Robin Collins, Leon Davis,

Trisha Dreyfuss, Katie Eisenhauer, Shonna Elam, Vaugh Elam, Brian Etheredge, Firas Freahjah, Diane Geddings, Nick Gentry, Maria Giomi, Patti Giomi, Tim Goldman, Firas Freahjah, Diane Geddings, Nick Gentry, Maria Giomi, Patti Giomi, Tim Goldman,

Michael Grant, Kaci Greene, Calvin Grubbs, Idessa Hair, Michael Harris, Jonathan Hess, Greg Hilton, Lynn Hutto, Annmarie Johnson, Jeff Johnson, April Jones,

Paul Kirby, John Kirkland, Donna Kitching, Wendy Krapf, David Laird, Cynthia Lampley, Jeff Lawler, Scott Lawson, Scott Lindenberg, Jessica Lindler, David Low, Vania Lunardo, Richard Malaika, Marsh McCall, Heather McDonald, Jean McDowell, Vanessa McGee, Kristy Medley, Bridgett Molony, John Moock,

Ruth Morales, Gloria Nauful, Michael Norton, Debra Ortiz, Brandi Owens, Jen Phelps, Ruth Morales, Gloria Nauful, Michael Norton, Debra Ortiz, Brandi Owens, Jen Phelps, Marissa Porter, Robyn Porter, Kristine Quinto, Sandy Reading, David Rottman, Kelcie Russell, Ruben Salas, Teresa Sconzo, Ed Seibert, Paul Selig, Amy Sheehan, Sara Sheehan, John Smartt, Shawn Smith, Joan Sorensen, Robin Spaniel, Robert Sturm, Rob Taylor, Samantha Taylor, Dee Travis, Kurush Udwadia, Elizabeth Wallace, Michele Washington, Michael Waugh, Thomas Webb,

LaSandre Williams, Shetonna Wilson

Barbara Blau, Michele Brookshire, Patrick Cleary, Joey Cochran, Courtney Cockfield, Mark Cox, Kimberly Denton, Lauren Waring Douglas, Jenna Dowd, Andrew Epting, Tim Goldman, Kaci Greene, Lindsey Griffin, Trevor Hartley, Kelsey Hennighan, Natalie Henderson, Leigh Hewlett, Vida Jennings, Rania Jamison, Sam Johnson, April Jones, Alana Jordan, David Laird, Jeff Lawler, Alan Leichtle, Cory Lorick, Curtisha Manire, LaWanda McLain, Chris Near, Chakisse Newton, Jen Phelps, David Polen, Scott Powers,

Shadae Rahiem, Julie Scott, Jernell Simmons, Justin Williams