Top summer philanthropy reads
As the weather heats up, your mind might be on beach trips, ice cream, and what to add to your summer reading list. If you work in the philanthropic space, you’re in luck: Our peers across philanthropy have recently released a great slate of new research and white papers that our team here at Global […]
Standing with refugees: five charities making a difference
In a world where crises and conflicts continue to displace millions, the plight of refugees remains one of the most pressing humanitarian issues of our time. World Refugee Day, observed on June 20, is a global call to action; a day dedicated to raising awareness and honoring the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of […]
The five-minute recap of mastering workplace giving
Workplace giving raises $5 billion dollars every year from a mostly unsolicited audience. Are you properly nurturing your relationships with these donors? Global Impact recently partnered with Omatic, a database and data integration software company, to discuss the importance of maximizing workplace giving fundraising through integrated data. The event, Mastering Workplace Giving with Global Impact […]
Every number has a story – Join the IRC this World Refugee Day
110 million people are displaced around the world, forced by crisis to flee their homes. But this World Refugee Day at our partner the International Rescue Committee (IRC), refugees are sharing their stories using a different kind of number — the numbers that make up their lives. If the big numbers don’t grab your attention, the […]
Meet Heifer’s climate champions: four stories of innovation
We know global champions like you are passionate about a multitude of issues, like reducing poverty, stopping hunger, and boosting climate resilience in the face of climate change. Luckily, our partner Heifer International is doing all of the above at once. Using innovative technologies, Heifer works with farmers to ensure they earn a livable income […]
Ending hunger: four top charities making a difference
May 28 marks World Hunger Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the ongoing global issue of hunger and advocating for solutions to end it. Today, over 783 million people worldwide suffer from chronic hunger, a staggering number that highlights the urgency of addressing food insecurity and malnutrition. As advocates for positive change, you, […]
Giving thanks by giving back: Volunteers unite to help relieve food insecurity
Global hunger is growing for the first time in years. Hunger affects 828 million people worldwide – around the world and right in our communities. Conflicts, climate change, and economic pressures are only exacerbating food insecurity worldwide. Luckily, with the support of people like you, our Charity Alliance partners are making an impact for those […]
Three moms providing their kids with a better life, thanks to ChildFund
All moms around the world want the same thing: a healthy future for their children. But for too many mothers, forces like rising costs and climate change have led to malnutrition and poverty for their families. Poor nutrition can lead to developmental challenges and missed educational opportunities, affecting a child’s future for years to come. […]
Better together: Photos from our All-Staff Conference
In mid-April our team members from around the country (and Germany too!) gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 2024 Global Impact Ventures All-Staff Conference – our first full, in-person convening since the pandemic! We had four busy days of presentations, break-out sessions, and team-bonding activities that all tied into the conference theme “Better Together: Unite, […]
Climate change solutions: How the IRC is supporting climate-hit communities
The world’s poorest and most vulnerable communities are feeling the brunt of the effects of climate change – even though they are not the main contributors to it. Droughts and flooding from extreme weather events lead to an increase in poverty and violent conflict, deepening the problems these nations face. To withstand the effects of […]
