Employee & Workplace Giving: Blueprint for Modern Companies
The average employee spends roughly 90,000 hours—about one-third of their lives—at work. Today, that time is about more than just a paycheck. People want their jobs to feel meaningful, connect them with others, and give them a way to support causes they care about. That’s where employee giving programs come in. By launching a workplace […]
Corporate Volunteerism: A Quick-Start Guide to Success
Creating a healthy and dynamic workplace is easier said than done. If your company wants to strengthen its workplace culture and become an influential leader in its industry, there’s one key ingredient you’ll need: corporate volunteerism. In this guide, we’ll explore how you can fit corporate volunteerism into your business strategy and unlock its benefits. […]
Donation Matching for Companies: Complete Program Guide
In the past year, 4.3 billion people (73% of the world’s adult population) donated their time or money or helped someone they didn’t know. Whether they’re driven by concerns about social inequality, healthcare, or climate change, people want to take action. You can bet that some of your employees do, too. With workplace giving initiatives like donation matching, your […]
Dollars for Doers: How to Inspire Employee Volunteers
Did you know that 62% of employees worldwide feel uninspired and do only the bare minimum in their roles? Many employees don’t have a sense of purpose in their work, which undermines productivity and innovation. Fortunately, you can combat these feelings and inspire your team members with workplace giving programs like Dollars for Doers. In this guide, we’ll walk through […]
11+ Best CSR Software for Impact, Engagement, and ROI
Innovative. Transparent. Socially responsible. These are just a few words used to describe today’s most successful businesses. What do the companies that embody these traits have in common? For starters, they’re drawn to generating social change, not just profits. By launching a corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, your business can join the ranks of these organizations and […]
12 Top Corporate Volunteering Platforms to Drive Impact
In the eyes of today’s employees, consumers, and shareholders, a successful company is no longer defined by just its profits. Now, you must have a purpose—a commitment to bettering your community, developing a thriving workplace culture, and acting with integrity across your business practices. As corporate social responsibility (CSR) becomes a rising priority around the world, your company […]
Mid-Year Check-In: Assessing Corporate Social Responsibility Progress and Planning Ahead
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has evolved from a nice-to-have into a critical business function, particularly in the financial sector. Between environmental, social, and governance (ESG) benchmarks, regulatory expectations like the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and employee demand for purpose-driven work, CSR is now an essential part of how financial companies operate, recruit and retain employees, […]
Employee Volunteering Program Guide: Breakdown + 15 Ideas
Offering ways for employees to give back is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a necessity. In fact, 71% of employees now expect their employers to support philanthropic initiatives. If your business doesn’t provide any charitable giving or volunteering benefits, you could be missing out on valuable opportunities to recruit, engage, and retain team members. Fortunately, launching a successful employee volunteering program is […]
Corporate Social Responsibility for Beginners: A Guide
As a business leader, you’ve likely been told to invest in corporate social responsibility (CSR). You’ve heard about how it makes employees happier, improves your reputation, and is becoming more and more of a necessity for companies everywhere. But you might hesitate to tap in, whether you’re not fully convinced or don’t think you have the […]
With CU Tax Exemption Challenged, Be Sure to Document Community Impact Work
When President Donald Trump was sworn into office on Jan. 20, a significant shake-up in federal policy was expected. A House Ways and Means Committee memo circulated by Republican lawmakers provides a 50-page list of potential options for budget reconciliation. One of the proposals reads, “Credit unions are exempt from federal income taxes on their […]
