Preparing for GivingTuesday – strategies for every timeline
As the holiday season approaches, so does the opportunity for your company to make a significant impact through generosity and community spirit. GivingTuesday, the global day of giving on Dec. 3, is right around the corner, and in 2023, raised over $3 billion for charitable causes! This year, we’re excited to once again unite with […]
Engage your ERGs with custom engagement events from Islamic Relief USA
About 90% of Fortune 500 companies have at least one employee resource group (ERG) – a group uniting employees with a common background to provide support and connection in the workplace. And for good reason: 70% of 18- to 24-year-olds and 52% of 25- to 34-year-olds reported they would be more likely to apply for […]
Inspiring change together: How the IRC and companies co-create meaningful employee giving experiences
Employees want to feel connected to causes that matter, and few causes resonate more deeply than the global refugee crisis. With over 117 million people forced to flee their homes around the world, employees are aware of the immense need and looking for ways to meaningfully make an impact. Companies that engage in this topic […]
2024 UNGA Week Reflections
As we reflect on the impactful moments of UNGA Week 2024, we are grateful for the thought-provoking conversations and ideas shared during this critical time. We especially want to recognize and thank our clients, whose significant commitments, active participation, and involvement throughout the week were instrumental in driving meaningful progress. The energy and passion surrounding […]
Supporting Employees After a Hurricane: Corporate Commitment Through Global Impact’s Employee Assistance Fund
Hurricanes are among the most destructive natural events, causing significant damage to communities. As many face the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and more brace for Hurricane Milton, predictions indicate that this fall will be one of the most severe hurricane seasons on record. Global Impact offers a range of services to support companies and their […]
How employee influencers could fuel your workplace giving campaign
We often share ways to engage employees through your workplace giving campaign. In fact, Global Impact has an entire resource hub dedicated to it! But have you ever wondered what other organizations are doing to excite and motivate their employees? Most of the time, it’s campaign leaders and participating employees that make it fun! Those […]
GIV’s 2024 UNGA week event guide
As many of the world’s social impact leaders gather in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) annual convening in September, it’s a pivotal time to come together, exchange ideas, and collaborate on critical issues – to move the needle closer to a world we all […]
The road to recovery: four charities responding to large-scale disasters
In today’s fast-paced media landscape, headlines can shift daily. In most cases we see a disaster unfold in the news and an influx of generosity follows – which is amazing! However, the needs of a community devastated by disaster long outlive its time in the limelight. Luckily, many of our charity partners work behind the […]
Creating a buzz: How Honey Harvest engages employees in global sustainability
In a world increasingly aware of its environmental footprint, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword — it’s a business imperative. Employees today are looking to their employers to prioritize the health of our planet and to think about their role in creating change. One way to demonstrate this commitment is by engaging your team […]
A 15-minute activity to inspire your employees to give to kids in need
We all want to make the world a better place for the next generation, and one of the best ways to do that is to support healthy futures for children. Over 333 million kids are estimated to be living in poverty around the world, and 250 million are not in school. Unfortunately, these numbers are […]