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Cause partnerships bring joy with impact this holiday season

December 1, 2021 Leave a Comment

Twinkling lights, wrapped gifts, and the scent of peppermint mean the holidays are right around the corner. With the shopping rush comes one of the most important times of fundraising for nonprofits. In fact, nearly one third (30%) of annual giving occurs in December.

Corporate partnerships are an important way nonprofits reach their year-end giving goals. They also serve as a major brand awareness opportunity for corporate partners. We’re seeing some outstanding creativity in campaigns this year. Take a look at some of our favorites.

The data behind timely social impact topics (part III): Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

November 3, 2021 Leave a Comment

DEI has topped the corporate purpose agenda for the last 18 months as stakeholders are increasingly holding companies accountable for their policies and actions. Partnerships can not only help companies avoid common mistakes and connect companies to the communities most underserved, but they can also help nonprofits extend their own DEI resources with further support.

The data behind timely social impact topics (part II): employee engagement

October 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

Employee engagement programs are now a must-have. We dive into three key trends in employee engagement based on the latest data. Employees who have moved offsite either part or all of the time still want their companies to provide volunteer opportunities. Companies also want volunteer opportunities to continue with hybrid work because they’ve proved to promote productivity, job satisfaction and team connectivity.

The data behind timely social impact topics (part I): environmental, social and governance (ESG)

October 6, 2021 Leave a Comment

Has the environmental, social and governance movement touched your world of cause yet? It’s one of the biggest trends shaping the future of cause partnerships we uncovered in compiling Social Impact Stats 2021, For Momentum’s annual compendium, which includes our original research plus data from over 80 respected industry reports.
Whether ESG is at the heart of your cause or an area you have yet to fully explore, it’s important to be well versed and up to date because ESG is highly popular with both consumers and corporate partners. With a little digging, you may discover new opportunities aligned with your mission. Below we delve into a few of the ESG stats we see shaping social impact in the years ahead.

The Benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for Your Organization

September 22, 2021 Leave a Comment

We know how a company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) can help their front-facing image, but as we continue to see the future of work evolve, we’re seeing corporations begin to embrace the benefits a solid CSR program can have on employee engagement.

Social Impact Stats Compendium 2021

September 15, 2021 Leave a Comment

The latest For Momentum annual Social Impact Stats Compendium is now available. Don’t miss the data and key trends it offers to help drive your partnership success in the year ahead. You’ll get nearly 100 valuable insights in an easy-to-use reference format you can return to again and again.

NEW WEBINAR: Key data trends and practical advice to bolster social impact partnership planning

September 1, 2021 Leave a Comment

What does the most recent social impact data suggest about trends in cause and purpose-based partnerships for the year ahead? Come learn about the latest developments in Social Impact, CSR, ESG, DEI and Employee Engagement! Each year For Momentum compiles industry data into an easy-to-use compendium to capture the most updated and impactful information that cause practitioners need to be considering. In this September 14 webinar, you’ll get a first look at the latest data and will hear expert practitioners share their perspectives on must-watch trends and how they are impacting their partnerships and planning.

Respond to Challenging Cause Partnership Dynamics with Stronger Internal Collaboration

July 28, 2021 Leave a Comment

By: Michele Egan For both corporations and nonprofits, current cause partnership dynamics continue to be challenging, often including too much work […]

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