Engage your employees: Micro-volunteering with Microsoft
Here at Global Impact, we’re experts in workplace giving and employee engagement. With nearly 70 years of experience, we help companies and employees maximize their philanthropic impact for global causes. As companies build giving and volunteering programs, we strive to share best practices and examples that companies can replicate. Today we’re spotlighting Microsoft for their […]
Going the distance with your workplace: the global walk for water
Water — each of us needs it every day to drink, bathe, and clean. But for many families around the world, accessing water isn’t as simple as turning on a faucet. On average, women and children in developing countries must walk 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) per day to collect water. Even then, it’s often unclean, […]
How your company can be a #1 voice on International Women’s Day
Investing in women and girls is one of the most important global causes, and for good reason. When you support women and girls, it’s not just an investment in their futures; when women succeed, so do their communities and economies. As International Women’s Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to partner with nonprofits like CARE, […]
Saving childhood: How companies can support the world’s most vulnerable kids
Few causes unite teams as powerfully as protecting children’s fundamental rights, the heart of UNICEF USA’s mission. Every day, millions of children face life-threatening challenges that can be transformed through strategic and meaningful interventions. To support this work, UNICEF USA offers companies unique opportunities to drive global change while engaging employees in immersive, purpose-driven activities […]
Drive employee engagement with our new guide to workplace giving
As we rebound from record-low employee engagement rates, it’s past time for CSR professionals to evaluate and improve employee engagement efforts, like your workplace giving program. That’s what we teamed up with Embold Research to survey a sample of over 2,500 workplace donors on their knowledge of their giving programs, feelings toward giving, and preconceptions […]
From hurricanes to hardships: 4 ways EAFs stepped up in 2024
In 2024 the world faced significant challenges. From powerful storms that devastated cities to escalating geopolitical conflicts that displaced millions, hardship reached unprecedented levels. With no indication that these hardships will subside, the need for support will only continue to grow. Given this high level of need, companies are stepping up like never before — […]
Become a partner in disaster relief with Americares
Even before Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm on September 26, Americares had launched a response. Before the storm, Americares emergency experts reached out to more than 360 partner clinics with offers of assistance, and in the days that followed, they shipped more than 16 tons of medicine […]
Pictures worth 1000 words: charity materials to inspire your giving campaign
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and when it comes to workplace giving, that’s certainly true! Humans are natural storytellers and seek storytelling when looking for an emotional connection to giving. The most compelling campaigns share high-quality photos, videos, and success stories with their employees to foster deep connections and demonstrate the […]
Bridging innovation and collaboration in vaccine research
As a key fiscal sponsor and partner in global health innovation, Global Impact Ventures has provided comprehensive support to initiatives like Advancing Health Online (AHO) and Vaccine Confidence Fund (VCF) to empower communities worldwide through digital public health solutions. The following – written by our technical expert, Mercury Shitindo – provides a deeper look at […]
Empowering workforces: Insights from our 2024 EAF survey
In recent years, the frequency and severity of natural disasters and global crises have escalated, leaving communities across the world grappling with unprecedented challenges. As companies seek to support their staff in times of need, many are turning to Employee Assistance Funds (EAFs) as a vital resource for helping employees get back on their feet. […]