11 tips for choosing ethical and impactful photos
About a year into my first “real” job after college, I accidentally got my company sued. One day the CEO called me into his office and asked if I could find a certain stock image on our website and explain how it got there. A few hours later, after doing some searching, I came back […]
Out with the old, in with a refreshed employee giving program
Welcoming a new year means it is also time to welcome another set of resolutions. This year, while you make your plan to read more, eat healthier, and re-connect with that friend you haven’t spoken to in years, don’t forget to also include your workplace goals and intentions.
Human trafficking: A worldwide humanitarian issue
Human trafficking is often a difficult topic to talk about – and even more challenging for those working to end human trafficking every day. There are more than 40 million human trafficking victims worldwide, including men, women and children trapped in forms of modern slavery: from forced labor to sexual exploitation. Human trafficking occurs in nearly every country around the globe stemming from both in-person and online targeting.
The top charities to give to before the end of the year
“What are the best charities to support in 2022?”“Where should I give to charity this year?”“What charities make the most impact?”“How should I donate money before the end of the year?” A colleague and I were discussing all of the things we Google at the end of the year, and these are some of the […]
What social justice means on a global scale
At its basic level, social justice is the equitable distribution of wealth, opportunities and privileges for all people, especially underserved and marginalized populations. While this is important in America, it is also a basic, crucial need for people in developing countries. In each community, the oppressed and the oppressors vary. The drive for social justice […]
3 trends every global nonprofit should know about US philanthropy
The global economy is still recovering from the pandemic, and in the United States, the “unprecedented times” have shifted the mindset of donors and the landscape of philanthropic giving. In 2020 and 2021, Americans were more generous than ever before, stepping up to fight racial inequality in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd […]
5 ways to make an impact on Giving Tuesday
The final weeks of November are upon us – days reserved for family get-togethers, turkey in all its glorious forms, pre-holiday shopping and, for the past ten years, an emergent observance day for doing good: Giving Tuesday. While still a relatively new movement, Giving Tuesday, observed the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, is gaining considerable steam as […]
Uplifting stories to inspire you this season
Even though it’s been nearly seven years since I moved to Seattle, as a southern transplant living in the Pacific Northwest I still struggle to adjust this time of year. With the return of gloomy skies, rainy weather and very short days, I find myself seeking out bits of inspiration and joy to get that […]
Inspiring greater giving with Scott Jackson
Our president and CEO Scott Jackson recently sat down with Bant Breen on the UNCAGED Show, a program that celebrates thought leadership from today’s top business leaders. Watch the interview to hear more about: Scott’s story and career Global Impact’s current work How the pandemic affected the world of giving and Global Impact’s work What […]
6 easy ways to plan an employee giving campaign event
The idea of adding something else to your plate may feel a bit overwhelming, but you know you really ought to host an event for your employee giving campaign this year. So, what can you do to plan something successfully without losing your mind? We just did this last week with our Global Cause Trivia […]
