Community garden offers refugees belonging and a taste of home
If you had to leave your home permanently at a moment’s notice, what would you bring with you? Likely your identification documents and a few prized possessions. What about all of the comforts of home, such as your favorite foods? Millions of refugees face these gut-wrenching decisions on a daily basis. In this heartwarming story, […]
5 times fundraising consultants can help you reach your goals
The highly anticipated Giving USA report has been out for a few weeks. If you haven’t had time to delve into its 350+ pages of “in-depth analysis of findings on total charitable giving, giving by sources, and giving to major recipient categories” from 2022 in between your summer trips, we’ll give you a quick rundown. […]
Fixing the name of the Environment Fund
When we launched the Environment Cause Fund in 2021, we were looking to align donor interests in protecting the Earth with the work of our charities. Even in the past few years, much has changed. As the effects of climate change have continued to accelerate at a rapid pace, it’s become increasingly apparent that the […]
Investing in your team: 3 proven strategies for your Employee Assistance Fund
What does “helping others” mean to you? Perhaps those words make you think about giving or volunteering, taking food to a sick neighbor, or giving unused clothes or toys to a local family in need. There is a recently released report on the state of “generosity” in our world and while you may have heard […]
The three-minute recap of our Four Tips to Champion Employee Giving Webinar
If you’ve ever attempted growing your own plants, you will understand that proper growth involves specific resources and factors. You must start with the right seeds, plant in good soil and use the proper amount of water and sunlight. Under the correct conditions, when done properly, over time you will see new life emerge from […]
Breaking barriers to education: Five charities uplifting students worldwide
It’s August, which means kids are saying goodbye to summer break to go back to school next month. But 244 million kids around the world didn’t attend school last year, and millions more did not receive a quality education. Many barriers hold kids back, from navigating the classroom with a disability to experiencing food insecurity. […]
Top 8 philanthropy news sources
As we reach the thick of summer, there are so many things to look forward to. Whether you have a family vacation coming up or are just lounging outside and enjoying the weather, it’s a good time to reflect and reset. This is true not only in your personal life but also in your professional […]
3 key takeaways from the 2023 Hunger Funding Gap Report
We love working with Action Against Hunger! Our partnership began in 2018 when the nonprofit joined Global Impact’s Charity Alliance for workplace fundraising services. Not long after, we began to serve the charity in an advisory capacity. Together, we developed many exciting initiatives over the years, from launching a COVID-19 fund to brokering funding partnerships […]
What the hunger crisis looks like in 4 countries across the world
I wish that I could begin writing this on a lighter note, but the truth is that hunger affects an estimated 815 million people worldwide and it’s a crisis that has only gotten worse in recent years. When I hear that I think of three things. First, I am sad for all those people that […]
3 E’s to refreshing your 2023 employee giving program
Have participation rates and enthusiasm for your employee giving program decreased? If so, you aren’t alone. According to the recent Classy.org study “Why America Gives”, economic uncertainty has impacted the lives of many donors. A survey conducted by the American Psychological Association revealed 64% of adults say money is a significant source of stress in […]