Essential support for a changing sector: Introducing Fundraising Essentials
We recognize that 2025 is already shaping up to be a year of major shifts across the nonprofit landscape. Changes in government funding and evolving social priorities are presenting new challenges for the sector. While many organizations may not have the capacity to stay on top of these developments, we are actively tracking changes in […]
Philanthropy at the crossroads: honest conversations from Oxford
Christa Lane Hooper, Director for Geneva Global, shares her experiences and learnings after visiting Oxford around the buzz of the Skoll World Forum. It was my first time traveling to Oxford — let alone my first time experiencing the buzz and serendipity that occurs around the Skoll World Forum. I was excited to participate in […]
How four charities are helping communities unlock their full potential
Around the world, communities face a multitude of challenges that prevent them from reaching their full potential. Yet through partnerships between charities and community members, organizations like Action Against Hunger, Church World Service, Oxfam America, and Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) work to tackle these issues. By empowering local residents and supporting community-driven initiatives, these […]
5 tips for communicating with your nonprofit’s workplace donors
For fundraisers, reaching donors who give through their workplace can seem daunting. However, I’m here to make the case that the effort to communicate with workplace donors is worth it! In fact, it is necessary. For both donors and charities, the workplace giving landscape has transformed dramatically over the years. When Global Impact’s federation first […]
How you can help those affected by the Myanmar-Thailand earthquake
On March 28, a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand, killing over 3,500 people, injuring over 5,000 more, and destroying critical infrastructure including airports and dams. Unfortunately, the death toll is only expected to rise as the situation is assessed and heavy rains threaten to bring landslides. While we cannot yet count the total […]
Building brighter futures: four charities helping youth thrive
Across the globe, millions of young people face obstacles that hinder their ability to thrive — whether it’s poverty, displacement, or conflict. Yet, youth development programs from organizations like Plan International USA, Save the Children, Anera, and CARE are providing these young individuals with the tools, education, and support they need to transform their lives. […]
Key insights and trends from Global Impact’s Employee Assistance Fund
2024 saw a variety of crises affecting people across the world, from hurricanes to floods and violent conflicts. For many companies, it’s not a matter of if but when the next one will affect your organization and employees. It can be hard to know how to help those affected by crises but with an Employee […]
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, […]
