Generus was founded by Jamie Larsen in 2018. At first, Generus’s goal was to connect small and midsize companies with volunteer opportunities that were usually limited to bigger businesses. Quickly, we realized virtual volunteering saved companies time and money. When COVID-19 moved many employees to remote and hybrid work models, Generus was already well-established in the world of remote volunteering. Our passion, knowledge, and connections, enabled us to become a leader in the field of virtual giving. Today, we continue to offer customized programs and packages that help connect teams, support non-profits, and promote company culture.
From Start to Finish
Generus’s mission is threefold: give back to our communities through non-profit partners, encourage employee engagement, and create meaningful experiences. Our activities are designed with research backed methodology to help employees authentically build connection and positivity for employees and their teams. Each of our projects is customized to fit your employees’ interests and passions. When employees are given the opportunity to work on projects that matter to them, those employees feel valued, and their team grows stronger. And because Generus coordinates your event from beginning to end, you won’t have to worry about scheduling or technology issues. The “us” in Generus is there for a reason, and through our connections, expertise, and commitment, the “us” in your business will be fully realized.
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We’re Not Just a Company
Generus prides itself on employee engagement and satisfaction, so it’s little surprise that our own employees are dedicated to volunteering and teamwork. Together, we have over 40 years of experience in Corporate Volunteering, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, and Corporate Social Responsibility. Additionally, we each support several causes, and we devote our personal and professional time to advocating for our charities. From prison reform to helping individuals who are unhoused, read more about what matters to us.
Jamie is devoted to combatting poverty, especially for women and children. She’s also passionate about ending the loneliness epidemic, and it is her hope that Generus can help employees form deeper friendships at work and give back together in more purposeful ways.
As an avid cyclist, Bryan supports the mission of the World Bicycle Relief to help people conquer the challenge of distance, achieve independence, and thrive through access to bicycles. Since moving to New York City, he has also supported the Coalition for the Homeless in providing for his neighbors in need.
Leslie combines her decades of experience in psychology, education, and creativity to design experiences that are authentic, and promote engagement and wellbeing. Leslie is passionate about children’s health care and does medical missions with Operation Smile & VBF; she is also active in promoting higher education & supporting visual arts.
Josh is dedicated to decreasing political polarization and building mental wellness in families and communities.
After her grandfather died of heart disease, Penny worked for the American Heart Association for nearly a decade. She is a strong advocate for the education and prevention of heart disease, strokes, and related ailments.
Through her work with the Gantry Group, Diane strives to make education affordable and accessible.
Jamie is devoted to combatting poverty, especially for women and children. She’s also passionate about ending the loneliness epidemic, and it is her hope that Generus can help employees form deeper friendships at work and give back together in more purposeful ways.
As an avid cyclist, Bryan supports the mission of the World Bicycle Relief to help people conquer the challenge of distance, achieve independence, and thrive through access to bicycles. Since moving to New York City, he has also supported the Coalition for the Homeless in providing for his neighbors in need.
Frank is a talent developer, growth accelerator, and builder of operational excellence. Former CTO of Intuit and Quickbase (which recently sold for $1B) he is skilled in executive coaching, technical advising, and IT assessments. He also helps companies focus on double bottom line and social impact, all while ensuring a growth-centric mindset. Frank also has extensive experience in the Game Show industry which is uniquely an essential asset to the Generus software development team.
Josh is dedicated to decreasing political polarization and building mental wellness in families and communities.
Marisa supports multiple social justice causes, including Black Lives Matter and the Human Rights Campaign. She is also concerned with the environment and animal welfare, which has led her to foster multiple dogs and cats, take up composting, and commit to a plant-based lifestyle.
After her grandfather died of heart disease, Penny worked for the American Heart Association for nearly a decade. She is a strong advocate for the education and prevention of heart disease, strokes, and related ailments.
Through her work with the Gantry Group, Diane strives to make education affordable and accessible.
Former President and CEO of Dell Inc., Kevin Rollins was instrumental in revitalizing staff training, improving customer service, and increasing sales by $14.2 billion. In 2006, he was recognized as CBR’s 9th Most Influential person in the Enterprise IT sector. He is also an advisor on the U.S. Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiation and a member of the Computer Systems Policy Project and the U.S. Business Council.
Former reporter for CBS news, Jane Clayson is an award-winning journalist who covers both international and domestic stories. She was co-host with Bryant Gumbel on The Early Show, and she has served as a correspondent for Good Morning America, World News Tonight, NPR’s On Point, and various other news programs.
Sara Sievers has extensive experience in international advocacy, policy, and governance issues. She previously served in the U.S. Foreign Service and worked as an advisor for the United Nations Sustainable and Millennium Development Goals. She is the founding executive director of Harvard University’s Center for Global Development and the Earth Institute’s Center for Sustainable Development.
Joel Collins is Chief Legal Officer at Benefitfocus, where he is responsible for leading corporate strategic and tactical legal initiatives. Previously, he was the Chief Legal Officer & SVP of Business Development at Quick Base, a no/low code platform acquired by Vista Equity Partners in 2019 for a 7x return on investment at a $1B+ valuation. Prior to joining Quick Base, Joel was General Counsel of Enservio, Inc., Assistant General Counsel at Sonus Networks, Inc., and an attorney at Ropes & Gray LLP.
Cait Brummer is committed to working with values-driven teams to tackle major challenges through entrepreneurship and investment. While working as Senior Vice President at MassChallenge, Cait supported over 200 startups and 50 corporate and industry leaders annually. Her specialties include ESG, PRIs, non-profit fundraising, and social impact.
Generus cultivates joy by connecting companies, co-workers, and communities through team building virtual volunteering experiences. From employee engagement to demand gen and customer appreciation events, we host unique and magical experiences that bring attendees together and build relationships through doing good in the community.
