AI is rapidly shifting from a new part of an operational technology stack to a core driver of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social sector innovation. Forward-thinking brands and nonprofits are moving well beyond basic efficiency gains and using AI for real-time disaster logistics, predictive campaign analytics and optimized grant matching.
Strategy, Positioning and Skills Building for Partnership Development Teams: Team Rubicon
Team Rubicon is a Veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities before, during and after disasters and crises. Team Rubicon engaged For Momentum to establish a strategic, efficient and effective approach to corporate partner outreach and account management. Our support spanned a broad range of services, including an asset audit, landscape scan, materials development, outreach operations support, capacity enhancement, internal team coaching and a structured webinar training program addressing cross-functional institutional giving teams.
Partnership Check-Ins: How to Evaluate Impact, Innovate and Lock in Renewal Success
Partnership renewals are a vital component of a healthy corporate revenue projection. So, why wait for the end of the year to ask, “How did we do?” Too many nonprofit organizations treat corporate partnership renewals as seasonal transactions rather than year-round, strategic collaborations. A structured check-in provides a chance to share impact metrics, course-correct underperforming activations, align on upcoming business goals and set the stage for seamless renewals.
Making the Grade: How Corporate & Nonprofit Partnerships Support Youth This Back-to-School Season
By: Allison Basco As familiar commercials for pencils, binders, and fresh clothes roll across screens, it is a clear reminder […]
The Greatest American Cleanup and the Power of Purpose-Driven Partnerships
With America’s 250th birthday just weeks away, Keep America Beautiful (KAB) is helping lead the national celebration through the Greatest American Cleanup – a two-year initiative designed to inspire Americans to take pride in their communities by collectively picking up 25 million pieces of litter ahead of July 4, 2026.
What’s Next for Cause Marketing? 5 Partnership Trends for 2026
Overall, partnerships will move away from transactional, seasonal campaigns and toward sustained, tech-enabled collaborations that treat social impact as integral to business success. In 2026, the question is no longer how much we give, but how deeply our systems are connected to drive verifiable, systemic change.
Blitzing the Barriers: ZERO Prostate Cancer’s Bold $20 Million Initiative
Prostate cancer is a formidable opponent, but for too long, systemic barriers have made the fight unequal. Disparities in diagnosis, treatment and survival rates persist, especially for Black men, Veterans, and rural underserved communities. That’s why ZERO Prostate Cancer, the nation’s leading advocacy, education and support foundation, has launched its most ambitious initiative yet: Blitz The Barriers.
This bold, multi-year, $20 million campaign is not just about raising awareness; it’s about driving tangible, lasting change on the ground in the communities that need it most. The ultimate goal? To save 100,000 lives by 2035, moving closer to the vision of Zero Stigma. Zero Barriers.
Beyond the Pink Ribbons: The Partnerships Making a Real Impact This Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October arrives, and with it, a wave of pink. From grocery aisles to fashion runways, the color becomes ubiquitous, signaling Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a vital time for impact, bringing critical attention and much-needed funds to a disease that affects millions. Yet, amid the flurry of pink products and promotions, a question often arises: Is this just “pinkwashing,” a marketing ploy disguised as philanthropy?
While some campaigns may be superficial, many companies are committed to making a genuine, tangible difference. They go beyond simply turning their logo pink, offering transparent donations, long-standing commitments, and support for various research and patient needs.
This month, we shine a spotlight on four ways brands are leading the way in their partnership campaigns support meaningful change in breast cancer awareness.
Top 3 Partnership Planning Tips to Prepare for 2026
According to a recent survey by For Momentum, corporate decision-makers are becoming more strategic. They’re looking for nonprofit partners who not only align with their social purpose, but also help them meet their business goals. Take a look at our top three tips to help you prepare for a successful 2026.
Leveraging Events in Corporate Partnerships
Our recent research shows that one of the ways corporate decision makers measure the success of their partnerships with nonprofits is through event sponsorship or involvement. In 2025, 63% of CSR survey respondents ranked event sponsorship/involvement as important, up 28% from our 2022 survey.
