Workplace Giving Program Services

As a leader in your workplace, you know how critical it is to uplift your Employee Resource Groups (ERGs); these spaces are where employees organize around a shared identity. Creating a positive environment where ERGs can thrive is important for employee morale, retention, and recruitment. It’s not just about allowing these groups to have the space and time they need to form — your company’s CSR and employee engagement efforts should actively engage these groups in meaningful campaigns and causes. Among the most active and impactful Employee Resource Groups are women’s ERGs — groups formed to champion women’s personal and...

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 fantastic annual giving and micro-volunteering program – and sharing actionable steps you can apply to your giving campaign.  Highlight: Microsoft’s October Giving Month  Microsoft’s October Giving Month is their signature philanthropic initiative focused on employee engagement in charitable activities. Their annual campaign has encouraged employees to...

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and when it comes to workplace giving, that’s certainly true! Humans are natural storytellers and seek storytelling when looking for an emotional connection to giving. The most compelling campaigns share high-quality photos, videos, and success stories with their employees to foster deep connections and demonstrate the positive impact that their gifts can make.  To build trust and credibility for your campaign and the charities in the campaign, find joyful stories that showcase the subjects in a positive, empowering light. With attention spans shrinking, it’s also important to choose stories that quickly...

Children are the leaders of tomorrow. Yet, millions of kids worldwide suffer from poverty, forced displacement, conflict, lack of education, climate change, and more—they are experiencing real harm today, as well as long-term effects on their future success. Looking for a better way to build a brighter future?  This year, consider supporting Save the Children, which works in the U.S. and 120 countries around the world to champion the rights of the world’s 2.3 billion children. From responding to the biggest humanitarian crises, to building early literacy in rural communities — for more than 100 years, Save the Children has...

The start of a new year is the perfect time for your nonprofit to launch (or refresh) your employee engagement offerings. Companies are looking for ways to meaningfully engage their workforce — it helps with recruitment and retention, especially given the large number of hybrid and remote employees, and can even feed into their CSR goals if they partner with charities like yours. Hosting an enticing engagement activity for employees gives you visibility with potential donors and opportunities to partner more closely with companies. I hear from charities that it’s sometimes difficult to plan employee engagement opportunities for companies, not...

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 that seed. The same is true for your workplace giving campaign.  During our “Ready, Set, GROW! 4 Tips to Champion Employee Giving” webinar in August, we shared the tips and tools you need to launch your 2023 workplace giving campaign. Here’s the quick recap:  Tip...