Building back together: Habitat for Humanity International responds to COVID-19
It goes without saying that our lives have changed quite a bit in 2020. Faced with an ongoing global health pandemic, we’ve adjusted in countless ways to a new normal that includes terms like social distancing, quarantine and distance learning. People of all ages have tackled new technology out of necessity for work, school or […]
Closing the distance-learning gap with Save the Children
This time of the year, we are used to seeing back-to-school commercials and kids gearing up for the year ahead. Of course, this year looks different than any other due to the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused and the subsequent pivot to distance or hybrid learning. Facilitating isolated learning has been difficult for […]
Meet the helpers: Americares incredible Heroes for Health
Growing up, my favorite show was Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Many of you have likely heard one of his famous quotes, recalling advice his mother gave him in times of crisis: “Always look for the helpers; there’s always someone who is trying to help.” He also went on to say, “I did, and I came to […]
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 Oxfam America is tackling the consequences of COVID-19
As the pandemic continues, one thing is becoming clearer – COVID-19 is threatening far more than global health alone. Last month, our President & CEO Scott Jackson examined the effects of COVID-19 outside of global health and its impact on our long-term goals. Acting quickly to protect vulnerable communities is paramount, and charities are already […]
How the International Rescue Committee stands with refugees now and into the future
In November 2019, Tecle Gebremichael, of Boise, Idaho, did what he felt was the right way to give back to a community that welcomed him years ago as a refugee fleeing war in Ethiopia: He ran for city council. He was the first refugee to do so, inspired to bring fresh perspective as a new […]
Will COVID-19 lead to global empathy – and greater giving?
This time last year, we had visions of what 2020 would look like. Plans and goals that we were going to accomplish – both as individuals and as philanthropists. Giving was reaching all-time highs. As detailed by the recent Giving USA report, it had increased a total of 33% between 2010 and 2019 and was […]
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 […]
