
Throughout our 132 year history, Securian has maintained a tradition of being a good neighbor by supporting our community through philanthropy and volunteerism. In the past decade alone, Securian has contributed more than $19 million in cash gifts to our community. With the addition of in-kind gifts and the value of corporate volunteerism, total giving over the past ten years surpasses $29 million.
Our community giving mission: To enhance the quality of life and vitality of our community by investing in nonprofit organizations that make a positive difference and advance the common good.
Keeping our community strong
In 2011, Securian contributed more than $2 million in cash gifts and approximately $1 million in volunteer services and in-kind gifts to the community. Funding priorities and allocation averages are:
- Health and Human Services – 33%
For vital services to support and strengthen people in need - Education – 30%
For the economic health and vitality of our community - Economic Independence, Civic and Community needs – 24%
For employment training, job placement and youth development intervention programs - Arts and Cultural organizations – 13%
For quality of life, livability, diversity and vibrancy of our community
2011 in round numbers
- Corporate Volunteerism – 5,000-plus hours
- Habitat for Humanity – 2,000 volunteer hours
- United Way Annual Campaign – $1 million-plus
- Red Cross Blood Drives – 575 pints of blood
- Nonprofit Boards – 80 Securian employees serve
- Mentoring – 700 volunteer hours
- Food Drives – 4,100 pounds
- Scholarships – Totaling more than $480,000 to 146 students since inception
- Volunteer Plus – 45 employees contributed 50-plus hours to nonprofits
- Matching Gifts – $190,000


