How four charities are helping communities unlock their full potential
Around the world, communities face a multitude of challenges that prevent them from reaching their full potential. Yet through partnerships between charities and community members, organizations like Action Against Hunger, Church World Service, Oxfam America, and Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) work to tackle these issues. By empowering local residents and supporting community-driven initiatives, these […]
5 tips for communicating with your nonprofit’s workplace donors
For fundraisers, reaching donors who give through their workplace can seem daunting. However, I’m here to make the case that the effort to communicate with workplace donors is worth it! In fact, it is necessary. For both donors and charities, the workplace giving landscape has transformed dramatically over the years. When Global Impact’s federation first […]
How you can help those affected by the Myanmar-Thailand earthquake
On March 28, a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand, killing over 3,500 people, injuring over 5,000 more, and destroying critical infrastructure including airports and dams. Unfortunately, the death toll is only expected to rise as the situation is assessed and heavy rains threaten to bring landslides. While we cannot yet count the total […]
Building brighter futures: four charities helping youth thrive
Across the globe, millions of young people face obstacles that hinder their ability to thrive — whether it’s poverty, displacement, or conflict. Yet, youth development programs from organizations like Plan International USA, Save the Children, Anera, and CARE are providing these young individuals with the tools, education, and support they need to transform their lives. […]
Key insights and trends from Global Impact’s Employee Assistance Fund
2024 saw a variety of crises affecting people across the world, from hurricanes to floods and violent conflicts. For many companies, it’s not a matter of if but when the next one will affect your organization and employees. It can be hard to know how to help those affected by crises but with an Employee […]
Engage your employees: Micro-volunteering with Microsoft
Here at Global Impact, we’re experts in workplace giving and employee engagement. With nearly 70 years of experience, we help companies and employees maximize their philanthropic impact for global causes. As companies build giving and volunteering programs, we strive to share best practices and examples that companies can replicate. Today we’re spotlighting Microsoft for their […]
Going the distance with your workplace: the global walk for water
Water — each of us needs it every day to drink, bathe, and clean. But for many families around the world, accessing water isn’t as simple as turning on a faucet. On average, women and children in developing countries must walk 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) per day to collect water. Even then, it’s often unclean, […]
How your company can be a #1 voice on International Women’s Day
Investing in women and girls is one of the most important global causes, and for good reason. When you support women and girls, it’s not just an investment in their futures; when women succeed, so do their communities and economies. As International Women’s Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to partner with nonprofits like CARE, […]
Four charities leveraging technology for good
In an era where technology is reshaping every aspect of our lives, our nonprofit partners Hope for Haiti, Operation Smile, Water For People, and World Bicycle Relief are harnessing innovations to amplify their impact and reach those in need more effectively than ever before. Their groundbreaking work not only demonstrates the transformative power of technology […]
Saving childhood: How companies can support the world’s most vulnerable kids
Few causes unite teams as powerfully as protecting children’s fundamental rights, the heart of UNICEF USA’s mission. Every day, millions of children face life-threatening challenges that can be transformed through strategic and meaningful interventions. To support this work, UNICEF USA offers companies unique opportunities to drive global change while engaging employees in immersive, purpose-driven activities […]