How Giving Global Supports Local Communities
Today’s world is more interconnected than ever before. The food you eat, the clothes you wear, the products you purchase, and the technology you rely on are all connected to people and communities around the globe. No matter where you live, your daily life is shaped by a world that extends far beyond your local […]
Key Things to Consider When Creating an Employee Assistance Fund
It’s not just you: Natural disasters are increasing around the world. In the U.S. alone, the frequency of billion-dollar disasters has increased dramatically, from three events a year in 1980 to an average of 20 events a year. And globally, over 400 natural disasters occur each year. In an increasingly global workforce, what was once […]
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 2025, raised over $4 billion for charitable causes! This year, we’re excited to once again unite with […]
Protected: Navigating the Changing Philanthropic Landscape: Insights from the 2026 Charity Alliance Summit
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Built for the Moment: How Prepared Companies Support Employees When Disaster Strikes
When disaster strikes, a thousand questions race through someone’s mind. Is everyone safe? Do we need to evacuate? Is my home still standing? Where will we sleep tonight? After the immediate crisis, another wave of questions sets in. How will I be able pay for this? How am I supposed to show up for work […]
Meet 14 Nonprofits Advancing Disaster Preparedness and Response
When disaster strikes, there isn’t time to wait for donations to come in before a response is launched. Nonprofits like our Charity Alliance partners can mobilize within hours of a disaster because they’ve spent months preparing for the unexpected. They often have teams, partners, supplies, and response plans in place long before a hurricane makes landfall, an earthquake hits, or a wildfire spreads. That’s why giving before a […]
Building Purpose into the Workplace: What Return-to-Office Transitions Can Teach Us About Employee Engagement
The following is a guest blog from our partners at the International Rescue Committee. Return-to-office isn’t just a logistics challenge — it’s a chance to rebuild connections, community, and a shared sense of purpose. At the International Rescue Committee (IRC), we’ve spent years thinking about how people find belonging and meaning at work, both internally and through our partnerships with corporate allies. Here’s what we’ve learned. Connection Doesn’t Happen by AccidentEmployees don’t reconnect simply because they’re back in […]
Surfing the Third Wave of Philanthropy: Some Practical Guidance
This article was first published on Geneva Global. Every few years, my phone starts buzzing with messages from colleagues outside of professional philanthropy asking excitedly whether I’ve seen “The Next Big Thing” when it comes to manna-from-heaven philanthropic capital. Fifteen years ago, it was, “Did you hear about The Giving Pledge?” A decade ago, it was, […]
How You Can Help After the Colombia Earthquake
On August 11, a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, the strongest to hit the country in decades. Over 250 people have been killed and thousands more are injured, with numbers expected to rise as search and rescue operations are underway. What We Know About the SituationThe quake hit on Monday morning as families were at home or beginning their day, with tremors felt […]
Beyond the Grant: Why Complex Giving Requires Specialized Expertise
Across Global Impact Ventures, our mission is to inspire greater giving, connecting funders, nonprofits, and charitable projects to make an impact. But what does that actually mean in practice? Grantmaking, the process through which funders like corporations or foundations distribute financial awards to charitable causes, is the infrastructure underpinning almost all of our work. Grantmaking […]