- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Partnership is Vital to Successful Global Volunteer Programs https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/75979?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/75979?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/75979?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Partnership is Vital to Successful Global Volunteer Programs &body=ESG News from PYXERA Global https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/75979?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Events, Media & Communications](/CSR-News/events-media-communications) # Partnership is Vital to Successful Global Volunteer Programs ##### Gavin Cepelak, PYXERA Global, and Johnathas Barretto, Points of Light, Discuss Global Volunteer Programs and Partnerships at BBCON 2016 Oct 26, 2016 11:10 AM ET Washington, DC, October 26, 2016 /3BL Media/ - Global pro bono, volunteer, or philanthropic programs must build meaningful and effective partnership with local organizations on the ground. Gavin Cepelak, Vice President, Global Pro Bono, [PYXERA Global](https://www.pyxeraglobal.org/), will speak at [BBCON](http://bbconference.com/) 2016 on October 27 about key elements in building high-value partnerships. “Global pro bono programs are only effective when a true partnership exists and allows for authentic collaboration,” said Mr. Cepelak. “Partnership aren’t easy, so ensuring that there is a common goal and setting expectations is vital to the success of a program.” Mr. Cepelak will present with Jonathas Barretto, Global Senior Director, [Points of Light](http://www.pointsoflight.org/), addressing how to effectively communicate with an unfamiliar community. Global volunteer programs must transcend borders. Participants will learn best practices on partnering with local organizations—how to understand grassroots needs and create relationships that translate the intended impact into action. This session will focus on tactics, strategies, and the mindset needed to build effective global programs. It will also include discussion on why programs that work in the US don’t immediately translate globally. Participants will understand the importance of taking local customs, culture, and philanthropic practices into account. **\#####** **About** [**PYXERA Global**](http://pyxeraglobal.org/) [**@PYXERAGlobal**](https://twitter.com/PYXERAGlobal) Join [Solving the Solvable: PYXERA Global Engagement Forum Live](https://pyxeraglobalengagementforum.splashthat.com/) on April 4-5, 2017 in Washington, D.C. to connect with leaders focusing on key solvable problems within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals). For more than 25 years, PYXERA Global has leveraged the unique strengths of corporations, governments, social sector organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to enhance the abilities of people and communities to solve complex problems and attain mutually beneficial goals. The PYXERA Global team is passionate and dedicated to navigating challenges and pinpointing purposeful global engagement opportunities for its clients and partners. Initiatives include a wide range of services from local content development to global pro bono programs and integrated community development efforts that transform lives and livelihoods. **Contact:** Katie Levey Director of Media Relations, PYXERA Global 917.593.1989 [![PYXERA Global](/sites/default/files/Clients/PYXERAGlobal_logo_blue.png)](/profiles/pyxera-global) ### More from PYXERA Global ###### [Maximize Your Team's Potential with an Exclusive Webinar on Pro Bono Volunteering](/news/maximize-your-teams-potential-exclusive-webinar-pro-bono-volunteering) Apr 13, 2023 1:00 PM ET ###### [Pyxera Global Appoints New Country Director to Lead 10-Year Strategy for India](/news/pyxera-global-appoints-new-country-director-lead-10-year-strategy-india) Feb 16, 2023 1:40 PM ET ###### [TIE Global Artisans Joins the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network UNGA77 Luncheon As Supporting Partner](/news/tie-global-artisans-joins-united-nations-conscious-fashion-and-lifestyle-network-unga77) Sep 1, 2022 5:50 PM ET ###### [PYXERA Global Announces Updates to Leadership Team](/news/pyxera-global-announces-updates-leadership-team) Jul 21, 2022 12:00 PM ET ###### [PYXERA Global Welcomes Barbara B. 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