A Look Back at 2025: Key Insights Shaping Employee Assistance Funds
In recent years, Employee Assistance Funds (EAFs) have become a trusted resource for employees navigating an increasingly unpredictable world. As workforce needs evolve and global disasters disrupt daily life, more companies are expanding their EAFs, recognizing these programs as essential components of effective employee engagement and support strategies. With nearly 70 years of experience distributing funds to individuals in need, Global Impact partners with organizations to […]
Top Charities to Support This International Women’s Day
From caregivers creating safe havens for children with disabilities to community leaders building new futures, anything is possible when women are uplifted with the resources, confidence, and opportunities needed to thrive. Ahead of International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting inspiring stories of women whose lives have been transformed through the support of mission-driven charities. The charities featured are facilitating lasting change by empowering […]
Protected: Unlocking the Power of Employee Resource Groups for Nonprofit Partnerships
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How Companies Can Help Women and Girls Break the Cycle of Extreme Poverty
If we want to build a future where women and girls everywhere can thrive, creating safe environments and economic opportunities must be part of the solution. Around the world, inequality for women and girls and extreme poverty are deeply intertwined — limiting access to education, income, and basic resources. In sub-Saharan Africa alone, women and girls spend nearly 200 million hours every day collecting water instead of going to school or earning income. These barriers don’t just impact individuals; they […]
People-First Engagement Strategies for 2026
On Jan. 29, I had the opportunity to bring together three incredible social impact leaders — Alicia Procello of the Avery Dennison Foundation, Meg Counts of Pilot Company, and Amanda Ponzar of Kaptivate and The Social Impact Group — for a conversation on people-centered programs. Discussions like this reinvigorate my commitment to the work we do at Global Impact and highlight the profound influence CSR and […]
Four Nonprofits Providing Lifesaving Care to Refugees in 2026
There are over 117 million displaced people in the world today due to natural disasters and war. In the past several years, displacement has outpaced resettlement, indicating that more resources are needed to solve this problem. But, as federal funding priorities drastically shift away from international charitable causes, less resources are reaching refugees and displaced people in need. Thankfully, organizations like our Charity Alliance partners World Vision, Medical Teams International, Alight, International Medical […]
International Day of Education
For many of us, education is a normal process that we embark on, from K-12. At least in the U.S., it is mandatory and aims to be standardized across the country, so that regardless of what state you’re raised in, you will ideally be on the same playing field as other students of your same age. The touted value of education is “to prepare you for the real world” which loosely translates to “to […]
Top 5 Disasters of 2025: How EAFs Provided Support Worldwide
Throughout last year, I reviewed hundreds of Employee Assistance Fund (EAF) applications and saw how disasters and unexpected hardships disrupted lives around the world. I witnessed resilience repeatedly, with people finding the strength to prevail despite loss and uncertainty. These are not distant stories; they come from our neighbors, our friends, and our families. Seeing […]
How Partnering With ERGs Can Power Your Nonprofit Strategy in 2026
For charities looking to expand their corporate partnerships, deepen community engagement, and diversify volunteer pipelines, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) represent one of the most promising opportunities. ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups that exist inside companies to create community, support career development, and foster an inclusive workplace culture. They bring together employees connected by shared identities, […]
Photos matter: Sharing moments in workplace giving events
In a world where attention is short and communication is constant, photos have become one of the most powerful tools for storytelling, especially in workplace giving and capturing employee engagement moments. Whether it’s a GivingTuesday celebration, a Take 20 micro-event, a volunteer activity, or a campaign kickoff, the images you capture in these moments can […]