How to help entrepreneurs around the world with Mercy Corps
“Beyond delivering aid to meet urgent needs, we develop long-term solutions to make lasting change possible.” – Mercy Corps Global Impact’s Charity Alliance partner Mercy Corps knows that solving complex problems requires long-term solutions. Mercy Corps is a leading humanitarian organization seeking to alleviate poverty around the world. Working in more than 40 countries, the […]
How workplace giving training can boost your professional development
It’s easy to list the many fantastic benefits of employee giving campaigns: giving back to others, building connections with colleagues, meeting corporate social responsibility goals and creating a better work environment, just to name a few. They also provide staff an opportunity to develop new professional skill sets, like leadership development, tailoring messaging to different […]
Communication tips for a powerful (yet thoughtful) campaign during COVID-19
Your employee giving campaign is coming up and you might be feeling unsure how to communicate with staff during these unprecedented times. You are not alone. We have heard from campaign partners across all sectors that they don’t know how to promote their campaign this year, given all that employees have been dealing with. Coming […]
Inside workplace giving – Adapting to a virtual environment with volunteerism
Continued from part 2 – Inside workplace giving – The importance of teamwork and the right tools In 1998, Global Impact launched Caring@Work to exercise our own best practices for workplace giving. To date, Global Impact employees have generously pledged over $1.2 million for local, national and international charities. In 2020 alone, with a pandemic sweeping the globe, […]
Inside workplace giving – The importance of teamwork and the right tools
Continued from part 1 – Inside workplace giving – Fostering philanthropic connections even while apart In 1998, Global Impact launched Caring@Work to exercise our own best practices for workplace giving. To date, Global Impact employees have generously pledged over $1.2 million for local, national and international charities. In 2020 alone, with a pandemic sweeping the […]
Inside workplace giving – Fostering philanthropic connections even while apart
As we adapt to the changing workplace, it is evident that organizations will need to find innovative tools to boost employee engagement and, in turn, increase morale. COVID-19 has forced most offices to go remote – leaving many employees feeling isolated. How do we empower employees to do their best and increase team engagement in […]
How to inspire employee giving with a virtual campaign
COVID-19 has changed every aspect of professional life, necessitating companies to pivot operations and communication structures to meet the changing needs of their workforce. Whether teams are suddenly working remote or continuing essential services during this pandemic, employee engagement is more important than ever; employees need to feel connected to their work and with their […]
Establishing food security, economic stability during a pandemic
Back in December, well before COVID-19 had taken a firm hold on the world, our numbers showed that more than 820 million people suffered from hunger. And now, according to the United Nations, that number is set to double because of the pandemic. The pandemic is, primarily, a global health issue. So why is it […]
Pivoting strategy and supporting employees: The corporate response to COVID-19
Here at Global Impact, we stand at the ready during times of crisis to facilitate global employee assistance and charitable aid funds, as well as deploy a range of advisory work to augment corporate philanthropic efforts. As a philanthropic intermediary, we have the privilege of working closely with our partners across the private sector to […]
How to engage employees during COVID-19
Key takeaways from our April 23 webinar Global Impact recently hosted a webinar exploring ways that organizations can connect with employees, support their stakeholders and approach engagement programs – all through a COVID-19 lens. In case you missed it, below are some key takeaways from the discussion. Reach out to our team with any questions […]
