Back-to-school with purpose: Engage your employees with Save the Children
As we approach another exciting back-to-school season, there’s no better time for companies to spark a spirit of giving and learning among their employees. Imagine your team uniting to make a real difference in the lives of children across rural America, ensuring they have the essential tools for a brighter future this school year. Save […]
“Serving the other” through fiscal sponsorship
My life’s journey, Global Impact Ventures, and fiscal sponsorship share a foundational purpose: serving the other. At crucial points in my own life and story, there were other people who supported me and truly helped make a difference in my own lived experience. These people helped me learn to seek out and choose the positivity […]
The five-minute recap of Points of Light’s 2024 Civic 50
In mid-July, I attended the Points of Light presentation on The Civic 50: A Roadmap for Good Corporate Citizenship, a program that recognizes the most community-minded companies in the United States. What is The Civic 50?The Civic 50 honors companies with annual U.S. revenues of at least $1 billion based on their corporate citizenship and […]
Empowering employees to live their values with UMCOR
As a leader in your workplace, you know how important it is to ensure every employee feels welcomed and engaged. That’s one reason why employee resource groups (ERGs) are a growing presence at many organizations, uniting employees who share a common identity to foster inclusion and belonging in the workplace. ERGs are often led by […]
Empower your workforce during disaster season with Direct Relief
As the United States braces for an unprecedented disaster and hurricane season, the need for preparedness and informed response has never been more critical. This year, experts predict stronger and more dangerous storms, which could harm both communities and businesses. In the face of such threats, effective disaster response and humanitarian aid are crucial. The […]
Going for gold: A behind-the-scenes look at Global Impact’s 2024 employee giving campaign
Global Impact was founded as the federation for international charities in workplace giving campaigns. Now, with nearly 70 years of experience under our belts, it’s safe to say that we are experts in workplace giving and connecting organizations and employees with the causes and charities they care about! Every June, we have the opportunity to […]
Unlocking the power of employee engagement: key insights from our recent webinar
Last month, we hosted two Charity Alliance members to talk about how they can help companies amplify their employee engagement. Attendees got to experience just a bit of the magic of ChildFund International and Mercy Corps’ employee engagement opportunities. Missed it? Here’s a quick recap to answer any questions you may have surrounding charity engagement events: Why […]
Four ways to boost employee volunteering and giving through ERGs
Companies are no longer just the place where work happens. In recent years, it has become increasingly important for workers around the world to feel like they are making a difference — at their company, in their local community, and across the globe. People spend an enormous amount of time and energy at work, and each […]
Top summer philanthropy reads
As the weather heats up, your mind might be on beach trips, ice cream, and what to add to your summer reading list. If you work in the philanthropic space, you’re in luck: Our peers across philanthropy have recently released a great slate of new research and white papers that our team here at Global […]
Better together: Photos from our All-Staff Conference
In mid-April our team members from around the country (and Germany too!) gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 2024 Global Impact Ventures All-Staff Conference – our first full, in-person convening since the pandemic! We had four busy days of presentations, break-out sessions, and team-bonding activities that all tied into the conference theme “Better Together: Unite, […]