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.
Navigating the Partnership Shift: Key Insights from Our New Research Report
Our new report, The Partnership Shift: Evolving Trends in Corporate and Nonprofit Collaborations, delves deep into the strategic responses of seasoned corporate partnership professionals. This isn’t just another report outlining trends; it’s a vital snapshot of a sector in motion
3 Ways to Amplify Cause Marketing Through Media Partnerships
Effective media strategies are essential for boosting awareness, engagement, and success in cause marketing campaigns, but nonprofits are competing for more than just funding and share of voice among the nonprofit sector. Social enterprises, social media and crowdfunding platforms offer consumers more ways to support causes and social issues, making it harder for nonprofits to stand out in a fragmented media landscape. Integrating earned and paid media and media partnerships into your campaign strategy can help create the surround sound your organization needs to break through the clutter.
Cause Chat: How the Feeding America and Hy-Vee 100 Million Meals Challenge Campaign Got Ahead of an Ambitious Goal
For Momentum sponsored this year’s Best of the Best Halo award and wanted to know—and share—more about why this campaign has been so successful. We’re excited to give you a behind-the-scenes take from the team that brought the 100 Million Meals Challenge campaign to life.
Back-to-School Cause Campaigns Making the Grade
This year’s back to school season is paralleled with growing consumer interest around the ethical and social responsibility of brands selling back-to-school merchandise. Below, we’ve broken down some of the most creative back-to-school campaigns making the grade from brands that are giving back and are actively incorporating corporate social responsibility (CSR) into their marketing strategies.
Top Trends in Retail Cause Partnership
The retail landscape is evolving, and consumers increasingly seek brands with a purpose. In fact, 77% of consumers want to purchase from companies with corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. As a result, partnerships between retail brands and nonprofit organizations have become a powerful tool for retail marketers. These collaborations go beyond benefitting causes to enhancing the brand’s:
Partnership Strategy Development
For Momentum was hired to activate the partnership and lay the foundation for a successful first year of the partnership and cause campaign. Our assignment was to create the overarching theme, provide the messaging architecture and to execute the creative developed for all marketing collateral, including in-store, at-pump deliverables and a team internal and external video.
