This year’s Giving USA data reports that “U.S. charities surged to an estimated $410.02 billion in 2017. Giving exceeded $400 billion in a single year for the first time, increasing 5.2 percent over the revised total of $389.64 contributed in 2016.”
Behind the Success of Habitat for Humanity’s Home is the Key Campaign
Together with the newest Habitat Humanitarians, Drew and Jonathan Scott, HFHI set out to bring energy and awareness to the new build sites starting on campaign opening day April 2 and continuing through closing events on April 26, including ribbon cuttings and a block party in Nashville. In addition to bringing phenomenal media coverage from the Today show, HGTV, People, USA Today, Us Weekly and many others, the brothers promoted their involvement to their nearly 7 million followers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter throughout the month. HGTV also promoted the events via Facebook Live.
Take 5: Yvonne Whitaker, Foundation Lead, NCR Corporation
NCR Foundation’s mission is to strategically partner with nonprofits in Georgia, nationally and globally to support projects that ultimately provide opportunity. Yvonne is responsible for leading the strategic direction of the Foundation and making funding recommendations to the trustees.
New Job Alert: Office Manager Position (Part-time)
For Momentum Office Manager Position Description (Part-time) As a result of continuing growth and market success, For Momentum is looking […]
Companies Standing Up: Harry’s Expands the Narrative Around Traditional Gender Roles
Harry’s approached partnership similarly to how we did at City Year: real, long term, and most importantly, impactful. Harry’s authenticity is what enticed me into working here, and I can already see just three months in that Harry’s social mission isn’t just something we talk about externally, but something we live and breathe every day.
Take 5: Jo Ann Herold, Chief Marketing Officer, HoneyBaked Ham
Who doesn’t love HoneyBaked Ham? In addition to serving up delicious food, philanthropy takes a top spot on the company’s menu. As Chief Marketing Officer of HoneyBaked Ham, Jo Ann Herold champions the brand and its CSR efforts.
Earth Day Partnerships That Make Our World Go ‘Round
With other trending social issues such as gun control and women’s empowerment dominating the headlines recently, sustainability seems to be […]
Break Through the Cause Clutter with Corporate Partnerships
Together, nonprofits and companies have an opportunity to create experiences that transcend traditional CSR practices and actually improve lives. But truly impactful cause campaigns must find a way to cut through the chaos in order to drive engagement levels and generate tangible results.
Take 5: Melanie LeGrande, Vice President of Social Responsibility, Major League Baseball
With Major League Baseball season kicking off this spring, we thought it was a perfect time to learn more about […]
Companies Standing Up: Technology Leader, Kabbage, Acts to Prevent Future School Shootings
Kabbage announced in early March that in addition to the ban on financing gun sellers, the executive team would support their employees walking out, and make a donation to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Victims’ Fund.
