Work in CSR? Check out these 4 trends we’re seeing for 2022
2021 was yet another year full of uncertainty in the workplace – new COVID-19 variants, vaccine mandates, expected returns to the office (then for many not returning to the office). We can be sure that COVID-19 will continue to cause uncertainty in 2022, so let’s do what we can to plan ahead. Global Impact recently […]
Our racial justice journey: Reflecting on this year’s diversity, equity and inclusion work
A year ago, Global Impact said Black Lives Matter. We acknowledged some of our shortcomings and promised to better address diversity and inclusion within the organization. We committed to take action toward racial justice as individuals and a work community. Looking at the steps we outlined, it feels good to say that we have acted […]
How to ensure your company is driven by purpose in 2021
As philanthropic advisors, we hear questions all the time from corporate partners asking how to bring charitable commitments to life and ensure measurable, sustainable social impact. Companies want to know how to assess what stakeholders care about, implement successful programs and demonstrate shared value. They want purpose to drive their work and inspire their employees. […]
Top racial justice resources from global nonprofits: Taking action with our families
After sharing resources to fight racial injustice here in the U.S., we expanded to explore tools to take action on a global scale. Now, we are closing out this series by bringing it back home. Here are a few ways our Charity Alliance members are setting us up for success as we talk to our […]
Top racial justice resources from global nonprofits: Taking action abroad
Last week, we shared Part I of this series, which featured resources from our Charity Alliance members to support our fight for racial justice here at home. Now it’s time to shift our view and learn about ways we can reduce inequities on a global scale. Free the Slaves Modern slavery and human trafficking are […]
How to form successful corporate partnerships
According to the 2015 Cone Communications/Ebiquity Global CSR study, 91% of global consumers expect companies to do more than just make a profit. They expect them to also operate responsibly and address social and environmental problems. And it’s not just consumers: Their Employee Engagement study from 2016 found that 74% of employees say their job […]
5 steps to building community with your employees in the new year
Companies: It’s the new year and a great time to think about giving back. Last year presented unique challenges for all. As a result, maybe you weren’t able to organize your traditional volunteering activities last fall and want to make up for it. Maybe you have new goals for 2021 that you want to achieve, […]
World Vision’s gift-in-kind program: Turning trash into treasure
For a number of reasons, companies may regularly find themselves with excess product. Often this is because newer product lines made older models obsolete; however, with the onset of COVID-19, more and more excess product is a result of a slowdown in sales and/or an increase in returns. Regardless of the reason, the fact remains […]
Solving global challenges: A case study of innovation in nonprofits
Global problems require innovative solutions. Ending poverty, improving global health, addressing climate change and more – these defining challenges can’t be addressed or solved by just one actor. It will require partnerships between the public and private sector, nonprofits, and individuals to make real change in the world and achieve global goals. In the midst […]
What no-minimum donor advised funds could mean for the future of philanthropy
This article was first published on Geneva Global’s blog on Oct. 28, 2020. The recent news that Fidelity was zeroing out its previous $5,000 minimum investment for Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) was big news in the giving world. DAFs – which allow both “everyday” donors as well as ultra-high net worth philanthropists to more easily […]