What the hunger crisis looks like in 4 countries across the world
I wish that I could begin writing this on a lighter note, but the truth is that hunger affects an estimated 815 million people worldwide and it’s a crisis that has only gotten worse in recent years. When I hear that I think of three things. First, I am sad for all those people that […]
3 E’s to refreshing your 2023 employee giving program
Have participation rates and enthusiasm for your employee giving program decreased? If so, you aren’t alone. According to the recent Classy.org study “Why America Gives”, economic uncertainty has impacted the lives of many donors. A survey conducted by the American Psychological Association revealed 64% of adults say money is a significant source of stress in […]
Three lessons nonprofits can teach companies
Nathaniel Heller, Vice President and Managing Director for Geneva Global, shares how corporate leaders would do well to learn from charitable exemplars. This article was first published March 6, 2023, on Fast Company. Read Nathaniel’s insights below: I recently emerged from a two-day board meeting of a complex global nonprofit organization working in dozens of challenging geographies. They […]
Making a wonderful world on Earth Day and every day
As spring flourishes outside my office window and Earth Day approaches this month, Louis Armstrong’s song “What a Wonderful World” goes through my head. Global Impact celebrates the environment as April’s cause of the month as well. In honor of this month, I’ll share Armstrong’s lyrics that remind me of the ways that Global Impact’s […]
Gamers give happily
Gamification is a buzzword we hear with increasing frequency amongst campaigns and nonprofits. We are also hearing success stories about gamification engaging donors and employees — ultimately helping raise more money. So, is gamification the next best thing in fundraising? Is it the secret to engaging the next generation of givers? We’ve put together this […]
Take action this Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the strides made by women and to acknowledge the challenges that still remain. To mark this month, and International Women’s Day on March 8, we hosted the “Embrace Global Equity for Women & Girls” event. It was a wonderful celebration of global progress, a chance to […]
Beating the odds. Meet Rosemarie, Rozina, Martha, Agnes, Zainab and Hanna.
Addressing gender inequality isn’t something that can be handed down from the top — we must empower the people affected to create lasting change. Our charities know this. When they look at the issues facing women and girls, they understand the best way to solve this is to involve the entire community and give women […]
How to help people affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
Updated 2/23/2023 at 9:40 a.m. ET You’ve seen the horrifying coverage of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake (and subsequent quakes) that has affected millions of people across Turkey and Syria. You heard that over 40,000 people have died and might have seen that the UN predicts that that number will top 50,000. You’ve listened to news […]
The many faces of global health
Health and wellness looks different in every country and on every continent. What some may regard as a right in one country, is inaccessible or scarce in another. Global health represents the environments that affect physical, social and mental well-being for all humans.
Himalayan Cataract Project supports eye health in remote communities
In February, Global Impact is focusing on global health and the environments and obstacles that people around the world face on their path to wellness. Global Impact’s featured charity partner, Himalayan Cataract Project, works to screen communities for eye disease and provide restorative eye surgery for a minimal cost. To support this charity and other […]