Strengthening global health and child survival to provide a better future for all
When tasked with writing a blog post that would be published in the middle of November, my first thought was, “Perfect, easy – everyone loves a post that is comforting, moving and inspiring during the season of giving thanks!” When I learned the blog post topic was global health, well … after the last 18 […]
Maximize your GivingTuesday campaign with these expert articles
Edited on Nov. 19, 2021 GivingTuesday is right around the corner! This day provides the nonprofit sector with the opportunity to increase our visibility on social media, remind everyone of the true spirit of Thanksgiving and encourage generosity through end-of-year donations. Considered to be the world’s biggest day of giving, nonprofits across the world will […]
How to be a global champion for women and girls
In case you missed it, Global Impact hosted an event this week on how to be a champion for women and girls. Here are the takeaways and how you can get involved! We had a wonderful time speaking with Zayid Douglas, Technical Advisor for Gender Integration at World Vision US and Michelle Van Akin, Disaster […]
Helping women and girls in the fight for equality
Women and girls are often the faces of poverty. And they are essential to overcoming it. You have likely seen the statistics – women have fewer resources and less power compared to men, and they can experience further inequality because of their class, ethnicity and age. Yet, we have also seen the difference made when […]
Cryptocurrency: A new age of philanthropy
Cryptocurrency is a digital asset and unit of exchange produced using a unique identifiable code. It is impossible to facilitate fake transactions, it cuts across international boundaries, and it can be stored on your hard drive instead of in a bank. Moreover, every cryptocurrency transaction is tracked in a public ledger allowing for more transparency, […]
Use these key fundraising takeaways from our members-only webinar
Global Impact’s 2021 Annual Charity Briefing, held Sept. 21, featured a special guest speaker: Una Osili, Efroymson Chair in Philanthropy and Associate Dean for Research and International Programs at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. During her presentation, Osili remarked, “While the world is changing by the minute, and very few things are certain anymore, what […]
Finishing Strong: How charities can end the year strong with the help of matching gifts
Earlier this week I received my first official holiday promotion. You read that right, not even into October and we already have the holiday decorations being pushed on us! While it may seem crazy to think about buying winter décor before Halloween has even passed, this does serve as a great reminder that the end […]
3 things you need for a more inclusive workplace campaign
A campaign that addresses the needs and interests of all employees can help engage everyone, meet corporate social responsibility goals and battle the ‘great resignation’ of 2021. Connect your diversity, equity and inclusion principles with your workplace giving campaign this year. It’s a great way to increase participation in the campaign while building a more […]
How giving at work can help educate the next generation
When considering the major global challenges facing us today – climate change, hunger, poverty, etc. – the best way to create a brighter future is to invest in children and education. The solutions to these crises could all lie in the minds of today’s youth. Last year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, our country experienced […]
ICYMI: This is what you need for the fall campaign season
What will the workplace giving season look like this year, and how can you make it the best it can be? On Thursday Aug. 26, Global Impact’s corporate partners and employee engagement professionals from across the U.S. gathered for a webinar to answer this question. In “Tools for Leading a Successful Employee Giving Campaign,” we […]
