Throughout our 130 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 $17 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 $27 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.
Keeping our community strong
In 2009, Securian contributed more than $2 million in cash gifts and approximately $1 million in in-kind gifts and volunteer services to the community. Funding priorities and allocation averages are:
- Health and Human Services – 48%
For vital services to support and strengthen people in need - Education – 25%
For the economic health and vitality of our community - Economic Independence, Civic and Community needs – 14%
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
2009 in round numbers
- Corporate Volunteerism – 5,000-plus hours
- Habitat for Humanity – 2,100 volunteer hours
- United Way Annual Campaign – $1 million-plus
- Red Cross Blood Drives – 525 pints of blood
- Nonprofit Boards – 80-plus Securian employees serve
- Mentoring – 1,000 volunteer hours
- Food Drives – 4,000 pounds
- Scholarships – Totaling more than $440,000 to 136 students since inception
- Volunteer Plus – 50 employees contributed 50-plus hours to nonprofits
- Matching Gifts – $195,000
