Welcome New Members! Introduce Yourself to the Community

[RoseSpitzer]

Community is about getting to know each other. So once you've joined, please share a few things about yourself with other community members. How did you start your social impact journey? What causes are you passionate about? What (or who) inspires you? 

Thank you for sharing your story and being a force for good! 

[Becky-DB]

Hello! 

 My name is Becky and I am the Gives Back Coordinator for a manufacturing company DiamondBack Truck Covers. We are located in Central Pennsylvania and just recently celebrated our 20th birthday! 

Our mission is to build one of the best manufacturing companies in central PA: one that employees love to work for and customers love to buy from.  Along with this we offer an amazing employee involvement package to motivate and assist our employees with giving back to what matters most to them. 

With our DiamondBack Gives Back program each year employee is allotted the following:

• $1000 to donate to a non profit organization of their choice
• 2x matching of donations employees make themselves, up to $1000
• 3 paid volunteer days each year 

We are also just now beginning a Giving Fund to further assist our local community in an even bigger way. We are just out the gate so we're still in the beginning stages of what route we are going to take.

By joining the Pledge 1%  my goal is to find out what others with the same passion of giving are doing and offering. There's always more that can be done, and I'm hoping I can open more doors for our employees, with more opportunities. 

Becky Briggs 

[InesGarcia]

Hi Becky, Big welcome have a browse around to projects and resources.  reach out if anything!

Also if interested on application to circular economy and leaner manufacturing www.inesgarcia.me

Ines Garcia
Author amazon.com/author/inesgarcia

[Ingrid_IndexEng]

Hi Becky, I think that sounds pretty good ! That is wonderful to match people's donations to what they think is a good cause and where they are already donating. Also the 3 paid volunteer days. I imagine that not everyone will take up on these initiatives (some people just don't care about social responsibility), but for the people that do care, this will really be great, and I am sure will help people to feel good about themselves and proud to work for your company.  How long have you been running the scheme, and what has been the take-up? Cheers, Ingrid.

[MehmetOrun]

Hello everyone,

I am delighted to be a member of the Pledge 1% community and be the primary representative for my company as well.

Before joining my current company, PeerNova, I was with Salesforce for a decade plus and before that Genentech, the first biotech.  What drove me to all these companies was the company mission + company culture, focusing on the outcomes we each have the opportunity to positively impact.

As a human, I am passionate about empowering organizations to make confident and timely decisions using high-quality data.  This started when I was a child and I found out a family friend had almost died because their allergy to penicillin was not reflected on the then paper-based records properly.  My professional passion and goal is to help make healthcare decisions less error prone, while also helping all organizations but especially non-profits to take better advantage of information as well to achieve their goals.

Another aspect of myself is being a dancer.  I learnt much from dancing, including important of clear communication, not making assumptions, courtesy and accountability when things don't go according to plan...  Happy to engage on these as well.

Looking forward to crossing paths over time.

Cheers

[InesGarcia]

Hi Mehmed, Big welcome have a browse around to projects and resources.  reach out if anything!

So what %s are you and or your company committed to and how to?

[MehmetOrun]

Hello @InesGarcia and thank you for the welcome. 

Officially, we have decided on the 1% of Product for our 1% Pledge.

Also being passionate about working with and supporting non-profits, we will also be contributing in time dimension.  However, this is not part of our official pledge at this time since we do not formally track time spent with non-profits, and one cannot pledge and ensure what one does not measure.

[Aylin Albayrak]

Hello everyone! Happy to be part of the Pledge 1% Community!

My name is Aylin, and I am Marketing Executive at Zumzum.

We are thrilled to announce that Zumzum is a member of the Pledge 1%, a global movement that allows companies to integrate giving back into their culture and values. Through our membership in the Pledge 1%, we have pledged the 1-1-1 model, which aims to donate to nonprofits with the time, product, and profit they need. We donate time, products, and our unique skills in cloud computing to nonprofits.

We provide two user donations of Zumzum Financials, accounting software for Salesforce, free of charge to qualifying nonprofits. With our services donations, We help nonprofits optimise their usage of Salesforce from initial implementation to configuration, development, and ongoing maintenance. We configure Google Workspace, an enterprise collaboration tool to help nonprofits increase collaboration and productivity. Through our membership in the Pledge 1%, we are committed to doing our best to make a difference in the world through corporate philanthropy.

Kind Regards,
Zumzum

[InesGarcia]

Hi Aylin, Big welcome have a browse around to projects and resources.  reach out if anything!

Is Mr Bash also around here?

Pleased to read you committed to 3 of the 1%s

[Aylin Albayrak]

Hello @InesGarcia, Thank you for the welcome.

Yes, @Bash and I, we are both here. We are happy to announce our membership in Pledge 1%, and we look forward to helping nonprofits to achieve their mission through our commitment to the Pledge 1%.

Kind Regards,
Zumzum

[Bash]

Ines, thanks for the welcome, great to see you hear, hope all is well with you ?

[InesGarcia]

Claro 🙂 Here and some other adventures to "leave the place better than how we found it"!

[Bash]

All good thanks 😁

[mustaphaB]

Hello community members!

My name is Mustapha Bouarfa, and I'm thrilled to be a part of this wonderful community. My journey into social impact began during my college years when I volunteered at a local shelter. The experience was eye-opening and made me realise the power of collective effort in bringing about positive change.

I'm deeply passionate about environmental conservation and ensuring that every child gets access to quality education. Over the years, I've been fortunate to work with several NGOs and grassroots organisations that align with these causes.

That's why last month I launch FQPS Academy, we work towards a more inclusive and accessible approach to exam preparation (SQE Exam in UK).

I'm eager to learn more about all of you and collaborate on projects that drive meaningful change. Let's harness our collective power and be a force for good!

Thank you for welcoming me into this community.

[InesGarcia]

Hi Mustapha, 

Big welcome have a browse around to projects and resources.  reach out if anything!

which %s are you pledging?

[swamycs]

Hello Community Members!

My journey into social impact was inspired by a deeply held belief in the power of giving back. As a firm believer in the 1-1-1 model pioneered by Salesforce Founder Marc Benioff, I am committed to integrating corporate philanthropy into our ethos, here at Lean IT Inc. Giving back to society is not just a choice, but a responsibility that I hold close to my heart

Personally, I am driven by the commitment to make a positive change in the world. As a proud member of Rotary International, I have aligned my efforts with the organization's mission to work towards the attainment of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals declared by the UN in 2015. Through Rotary and in collaboration with my dedicated team at Lean IT, we are actively contributing to meaningful causes that foster education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and social equality. These causes fuel our determination to create a positive and lasting impact.

The inspiration behind my efforts comes from the countless stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed through our collective actions to empower marginalized communities. The desire to leave a meaningful legacy that extends beyond business achievements is what drives me each day.

The prospect of generating a ripple effect of positive change inspires me, as I witness the profound difference we make in people's lives and communities. It's an honor to contribute to a brighter future beyond business accomplishments.

I genuinely hope that more companies will embrace the spirit of giving through initiatives like Pledge 1%. By embracing this commitment to social impact, we collectively have the power to drive positive change and create a more compassionate and equitable world.

Warm regards,
Subramaniyam

[InesGarcia]

Hi Subramaniyam, 

Big welcome have a browse around to projects and resources.  reach out if anything!

which %s are you pledging?

[Om Prakash]

Hi,

I’m glad to be here with the Pledge 1% Community. Thank you everyone for your commitment and leadership.

I'm the founder and CEO of AppyCrown Private Limited, where I specialize as a Salesforce Technical Architect, assisting businesses in using the best solutions on the Salesforce Platform.

I began my social impact journey by giving back to the community through volunteering my time and empowering others with my skills.

Life is beautiful, and everyone deserves to be surrounded by happiness. I strongly believe that even making a small impact can be a great contribution to creating a better world.

I find inspiration from my family, my journey and from observing those who are making positive impacts.

 Thank you!

[InesGarcia]

Hola Om, 

Big welcome, great to see you here! have a browse around to projects and resources.  reach out if anything!

[davidpluvoai]

Hello ,

This is David from Canada.

It is excited to be part of this community.

Kudos to everyone who created and maintain this platform and all people who are the supporters of this community. 

Greetings to all.

Best,

David

[Alicia_Schmidt_P1]

Welcome David! We're glad you are here. Can you share a little bit about your pledge focus? Time, Money, Equity, etc.? 

[InesGarcia]

Hola David, 

Big welcome have a browse around to projects and resources.  reach out if anything!

which %s are you pledging?

[davidpluvoai]

Hello Alicia and Ines,
Thank you very much for warm welcome. 
Currently we are planning to pledge with our time (1-10% annually). 

Thanks for asking. 
Best,

David

[InesGarcia]

Thats brilliant David, I can assume from your picture you are also a trailblazer? 

If you need a hand aligning the pledge to SDGs or ESG etc let me know1

[davidpluvoai]

Dear Ines,

Yes, we are a consultant partner company to Salesforce.
It would be great if you can give me a hand. 

Best,

David

[InesGarcia]

Sure, here is my portfolio you can reach out directly from there www.inesgarcia.me