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 […]
The biggest myths about workplace giving that are holding your nonprofit back
In today’s evolving workplace landscape, nonprofits are constantly seeking new ways to connect with donors and secure sustainable funding. Workplace giving programs represent a significant yet often misunderstood opportunity. Many nonprofits have preconceptions about these programs that lead them to either underinvest in this channel or approach it with outdated strategies. Our recent research, in […]
Drive employee engagement with our new guide to workplace giving
As we rebound from record-low employee engagement rates, it’s past time for CSR professionals to evaluate and improve employee engagement efforts, like your workplace giving program. That’s what we teamed up with Embold Research to survey a sample of over 2,500 workplace donors on their knowledge of their giving programs, feelings toward giving, and preconceptions […]
Five fiscal sponsorship trends for 2025
As we begin a new year, many of us are reflecting on the past year and what it means for our work in 2025. It was an extremely busy year here for our fiscal sponsorship work across Global Impact Ventures (GIV), as we expanded our services to Australia, increased our presence in Canada, and launched […]
Provide hope for children with just an hour of your workday
Every child holds the potential to lead, inspire, and shape a better tomorrow. Yet for millions of kids worldwide, basic needs like food, shelter, safety, and education remain out of reach, dimming the light of their future possibilities. But what if changing lives didn’t require a grand gesture — just an hour of your workday? […]
End human trafficking: four top charities making a difference
January is recognized as Human Trafficking Prevention Month around the globe. The unfortunate truth is that 50 million men, women, and children today are robbed of their freedom and forced into labor, online sexual exploitation, sex trafficking, and more. We know that global champions like you are moved to action when you hear this statistic […]