For Earth Day and Earth Month this year, we’re seeing many corporate partners rally around one of these four themes: marine life conservation, clean water, reforestation, or food security. We believe this focused approach gives cause marketing campaigns an advantage in a crowded space with audiences looking for clear choices. Take a look at our picks for stand-out campaigns in each area of concentration.
Major shifts in peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising raise big questions
If we’ve learned anything from the last two years, a key to success is the ability to change strategies quickly when circumstances require. Nowhere was that more evident than with events pivoting from in person to digital. Even though we can meet in person and have personal connections again, the virtual scene is here to stay.
We see four key questions popping up from social impact pros in the P2P space. Take a look at our answers.
3 Cause Campaigns Championing Women
As a woman-owned and women-led social impact agency, we’re proud to celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. This year is especially important in bringing to light the worldwide women’s issues stemming from the pandemic, including impacts on employment, education and safety. We’re especially inspired by these ongoing partnerships rising to the challenges.
Black History Month: Top 5 cause campaigns we’re watching
Since 1976, Black History Month has raised awareness of the accomplishments of Black people throughout history. Black History Month highlights continued disparities in access to opportunity. It calls for communities to work together in achieving racial equity in every facet of life while preserving and celebrating Black culture. Take a look at a few of our favorite cause campaigns currently making an impact in a range of equity issues including STEM, career readiness, volunteerism for racial equity, and Black culture and Black-owned brands.
3 cause partnership trends to watch in the year ahead
From shareholders to employees, stakeholder expectations for companies to be a force for good in communities continues to rise. This is causing an urgent need for purpose to become fully embedded throughout a company’s DNA. Take a look at three trends we see taking shape for 2022.
Cause partnerships bring joy with impact this holiday season
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 I): environmental, social and governance (ESG)
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
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
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.
How back-to-school shopping trends shift campaigns: Part II
In Part 1 of our blog series, we shared a few general marketplace trends influencing this year’s back-to-school cause marketing campaigns. These include back-to-school shoppers staying online and partnerships that address the affordability gap for consumers and teachers. Next, we explore how five organizations are excelling at staying on trend with preferences and needs.
