👥 ERG Leadership
Executive Sponsor(s)
- {Executive Sponsor Name(s)}
Group Lead(s)
- {Group Lead Name(s)}
Impact Champions
- {Employee Name(s)}
📍 Group Name Ideas
Professional & Leadership Focused
- Veterans Leadership Council (VLC)
- Veterans Employee Resource Group
- Veterans Network
- Military Community Network (MilCom)
- Veterans & Supporters Network
- Veterans in Leadership
Community & Service Focused
- BRAVE
- Military Support & Assistance Group (MSAG)
- Military Families Network
- Service & Support Network
- Veterans & Allies @ {Company Name}
- Salute @ {Company Name}
📋 Groups Profile Information
Short Description
{ERG Name} is {Company Name}'s community for veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, military spouses, caregivers, and allies.
Led by {Employee Names}, our mission is to foster belonging, support career growth, celebrate military service, strengthen veteran recruitment and retention efforts, and create opportunities for community impact through volunteerism and service.
Employees of all backgrounds are welcome to participate and support the military-connected community.
Highlights
🌟 Executive Sponsor
{Name} serves as Executive Sponsor for {ERG Name}.
They are passionate about supporting this community because:
"{Insert quote from sponsor}"
👥 Group Lead Spotlight
{Name} is one of the Group Leads for {ERG Name}.
Their favorite nonprofit is:
{Nonprofit Name}
A lesson from military service that influences their leadership style is:
{Leadership Lesson or Experience}
Suggested Group Statistics
Internal Metrics
- % of employees at {Company Name} who are veterans or military-connected
- Number of ERG members
- Volunteer hours contributed by members
- Donations made through group campaigns
- Event participation rate
- Activity Feed engagement
Community Insights
- Approximately 6% of U.S. adults are military veterans.
- Veterans consistently bring highly transferable skills in leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, and mission-focused execution.
- Many transitioning service members cite finding civilian employment and building professional networks as key challenges after military service.
Tip: Pair external veteran workforce insights with your company's own hiring, retention, volunteerism, and engagement metrics.
💬 Activity Feed Ideas
Discussion Prompts
- What is one leadership lesson you learned through military service?
- Share a veteran-owned business you'd recommend supporting.
- Highlight a nonprofit serving veterans or military families.
- Share a story about someone who inspired your service journey.
- What advice would you give someone transitioning into a civilian career?
Engagement Campaigns
- Veteran Spotlight Series
- Military Family Appreciation Month
- Veteran-Owned Business Showcase
- Service Stories Campaign
- Community Service Challenge
❤️ Giving Campaign Ideas
Veterans & Military Families Campaign
Support organizations focused on:
- Veteran employment
- Mental health and wellness
- Housing and homelessness prevention
- Military family support
- Education and scholarships
- Adaptive sports programs
- Service dog organizations
Employee Choice Campaign
Invite employees to nominate veteran-serving nonprofits and vote on which organizations the group will support throughout the year.
Veteran-Owned Business Spotlight
Pair community engagement with educational content highlighting veteran entrepreneurs and business owners.
🙌 Volunteer Opportunities
Consider volunteer opportunities such as:
- Visiting veterans' hospitals
- Care package assembly events
- Veteran career mentoring
- Resume review workshops
- Mock interview programs
- Veteran housing initiatives
- Community cleanup projects
- Supporting military family organizations
🛠️ Recommended Resources
Articles & Research
- Veterans Employment Toolkit
- 8 Skills Military Veterans Bring to the Workplace
- 12 Tips for Effectively Managing Veterans in the Workplace
- 9 Ways You Can Support Veterans in the Workplace
- Best Practices for Veteran Recruitment & Retention
Videos & Podcasts
- Veteran leadership stories
- Transition-to-civilian-career resources
- Military family experiences
- Veteran entrepreneurship spotlights
Educational Resources
- Understanding military culture
- Supporting military families in the workplace
- Veteran hiring best practices
- Allyship resources
📆 Suggested Events
May
- Military Appreciation Month Activities
- Veteran Employee Storytelling Series
- Military Family Recognition Event
November
- Veterans Day Celebration
- Veteran Leadership Panel
- Veteran Nonprofit Giving Campaign
- Community Service Project
Throughout the Year
- Veteran Career Mentoring Programs
- Executive Fireside Chats
- Leadership Development Workshops
- Military Family Support Events
- Volunteer Service Days
- Veteran-Owned Business Spotlights
Community Service Ideas
- Visit a veterans' hospital
- Assemble care packages for deployed service members
- Support veteran housing initiatives
- Mentor transitioning veterans
- Speak with students about military careers and leadership experiences