chosen careers. These programs afford those individuals the opportunity to lead
more stable and job-secured lives, while helping to strengthen the community.
people first 2009 Report on Philanthropic Investment
Dear Friends,
Margot James Copeland Executive Vice President, KeyBank Chair, KeyBank Foundation
Putting people first is KeyBank’s promise. For the many families and individuals who benefit from Key’s philanthropic efforts, this promise means that economic self-sufficiency is more than a dream. Every year, our investments in community-focused programs and services make a genuine difference, and 2009 was no exception. The investments we make come in many forms, and are not limited to the monetary realm. They also come from the hands and hearts of our employee volunteers, whose spirit of community resonates within our organization and reflects the values that drive our efforts at every level. Together, we are dedicated to helping build stronger communities – and to improving the lives of the people we call neighbors, in the places we call home. It’s all part of our promise to put people first.
Christopher M. Gorman Vice Chair, KeyBank National Association President, KeyBank Foundation
To learn more about the KeyBank Foundation, please visit us online at key.com/community.
our mission The KeyBank Foundation, through civic programs, grants, and the efforts of our employee volunteers, supports organizations that foster economic self-sufficiency.
Strategic Giving Our philanthropic efforts are guided by an overarching strategic plan, which focuses on providing grants in three areas that are of crucial importance to fostering economic self-sufficiency in the communities we serve: Financial Education – Understanding the basics of money management is essential to personal financial stability. Key financial education initiatives provide instruction in skills such as balancing a checkbook, implementing a savings goal, and reducing personal debt. Workforce Development – A significant part of our philanthropic giving is directed to organizations that offer career-placement guidance and job-training skills. Key supports programs that assist individuals who are entering the workforce for the first time, reentering the workforce, or enhancing their job skills to advance in their chosen careers. These programs afford those individuals the opportunity to lead more stable and job-secured lives, while helping to strengthen the community.
Matching Gift Program Key’s Matching Gift Program empowers Key employees to help direct our philanthropic investments. We match qualifying employee donations dollar for dollar, to an established threshold. In 2009, employee donations and KeyBank Foundation matching gifts totaled nearly $975,000. Community Leadership Grant Program The Community Leadership Grant Program recognizes the contributions of our employees. As a part of this program, the KeyBank Foundation provides annual grants to the nonprofit organizations our employees serve. In 2009, community leadership grants totaled $385,500.
Key employees volunteer for Neighbors Make the Difference Day.®
Diversity – Key believes that workforce diversity and equal opportunity are essential to the well-being of our society. We support organizations that foster an environment in which people can succeed regardless of age, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Key is committed to strategic workforce development, economic inclusion, market growth, and superior service delivery.
Key in the Community At Key, community engagement is at the very heart of our culture – and our commitment reaches well beyond the realm of monetary giving. Key employees make significant contributions to our communities in their roles as volunteers and civic leaders. In 2009, our employees served on the boards of over 1,500 nonprofit organizations.
People Who Enjoy Helping People Key employees give generously of their time and talent. Neighbors Make the Difference Day® is but one example of how our 16,200 employees work together as volunteers. From Maine to Alaska, Key employees help deserving members of our communities through a wide range of projects. In 2009, 50% of our employees participated in Neighbors Make the Difference Day. This was the highest rate of employee participation in the nineteen-year history of the event. Another Way to Give In 2009, KeyCorp donated over $139,000 in gently used office furniture and supplies to qualifying nonprofit organizations. Donations ranged from an entire branch building, which was given to a community development corporation, to supplies of staplers, paperclips, and calculators that went to schools and social service agencies. Credit Yourself: The Way to Financial Fitness KeyBank Foundation’s signature financial education program, Credit Yourself: The Way to Financial Fitness, is currently administered in fourteen cities across the United States. This unique program is presented in cooperation with sixteen local, not-for-profit organizations. Participants are taught how to read their credit reports and what they can do to address any issues they may encounter. Participants also learn how to set up and follow a budget, as well as how to establish realistic financial goals. KeyBank Foundation is proud to partner with organizations in the following cities on the Credit Yourself program: Akron, OH; Albany, NY; Buffalo, NY; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Denver, CO; Hudson Valley area, NY; Indianapolis, IN; Newburgh, NY; Portland, ME; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Syracuse, NY; Toledo, OH.
$18.1 million Our 2009 contributions
“When people are economically self-sufficient, they and their communities prosper. Our objective is to improve the quality of life and economic vibrancy of the places where our customers, employees, and shareholders live and work.” Margot James Copeland Executive Vice President, Corporate Diversity and Philanthropy, Chair of the KeyBank Foundation
contact information The charitable giving program is administered by local contributions committees comprised of corporate officers. Our national programs are administered by the KeyBank Foundation, which is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The Foundation coordinates the charitable funding activities of all our district locations. To discuss regional or district funding, contact your nearest Key location. EAST REGION
Capital Region NY 66 South Pearl Street 10th Floor Albany, NY 12207 518-257-8621 Central New York 201 South Warren Street 3rd Floor Syracuse, NY 13202 315-470-5141 Florida 3777 Tamiami Trail N. Suite 100 Naples, FL 34103 239-466-2518
Rochester 1700 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 585-238-4181
Cleveland 800 Superior Avenue Cleveland, OH 44114 216-828-8539
Vermont 149 Bank Street Burlington, VT 05401 802-660-4223
Dayton 10 West Second Street 27th Floor Dayton, OH 45402 937-285-5445
Western New York 50 Fountain Plaza 17th Floor Buffalo, NY 14202 716-847-2317 MIDWEST REGION
Hudson Valley 1 Crosfield Avenue W. Nyack, NY 10994 845-512-4003
Central Indiana Ten West Market Street 900 Market Tower Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-464-8290
Maine One Canal Plaza Portland, ME 04101 207-874-7296
Central Ohio 88 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215 614-460-3436 Cincinnati 303 Broadway Street Suite 1700 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-830-1129
800 Superior Avenue Cleveland, OH 44114 216-828-7397
Eastern Ohio 157 South Main Street Akron, OH 44308 330-489-5689 Michigan 100 South Main Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734-741-6576 Northern Indiana 202 South Michigan Street South Bend, IN 46601 574-282-8836 Northwest Ohio Three Seagate Tower Toledo, OH 43604 419-259-8754 NORTHWEST REGION
Alaska 101 West Benson Boulevard Suite 414 Anchorage, AK 99503 907-564-0251
Oregon 1211 S.W. Fifth Avenue Suite 300 Portland, OR 97204 503-790-7551 Seattle-Cascades 601 108th Ave., NE Second Floor Bellevue, WA 98004 425-709-4277 South Puget Sound 1101 Pacific Avenue 4th Floor Tacoma, WA 98402 425-709-4277 ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
Colorado 1675 Broadway Suite 500 Denver, CO 80202 720-904-4512 Idaho 702 West Idaho 12th Floor Boise, ID 83702 208-364-8765 Utah 36 South State Street Suite 2600 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 801-297-5833
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