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! 

[Alicia_Schmidt_P1]

Welcome Mallika! Please let me know if you need anything as you get started. 

[InesGarcia]

That's brilliant sending good vibes on your early days. If you need ramp-up support best contact is via www.inesgarcia.me

In terms of Pledge1%, how many and which % are you pledging to?

have a browse around to projects and resources on this community

[yashvita]

Thank you @InesGarcia !

We are a start-up. Currently started training programs on different Salesforce Clouds and Certifications.

We are looking for Projects as we want to expand our services in Implementation, Customization and Managed Services. 

We are looking for Lead Generator to work for our company.

If you have any references, could you please let us know.

Regards,

Mallika Bannaravuri,

bnmallika@yashvita.co.in

[InesGarcia]

Hola Mallika, Another Salesforceian here!

Big welcome

how many and which % are you pledging to?

Also, have a browse around to projects and resources. reach out if anything!

[yashvita]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Mallika and I am a Tech Savvy.

Yashvita Technologies is not just a Salesforce Consulting and Online Training Services Company; we are a passionate community of tech enthusiasts committed to making a positive impact. Specializing in Salesforce solutions and online training services, we believe in the transformative power of technology to elevate businesses and empower individuals.

Yashvita Technologies proudly embraces the values of the Pledge 1% community. We are dedicated to giving back, whether through our expertise, resources, or time. By being part of Pledge 1%, we extend our commitment to helping others and fostering positive change in the communities we serve.

We don't just excel in delivering top-notch Salesforce services and training; we strive to be a force for good, leveraging our success to uplift those around us. Join us in this journey of innovation, learning, and giving back to create a brighter, more connected future.

Regards,

Mallika Bannaravuri,

Director,

Yashvita Technologies,

bnmallika@yashvita.co.in | www.yashvita.co.in

+91 9063840105

[jeffreyberk]

Hello everyone.  My name is Jeffrey Berk and I am a Digital Life Advisor.  

In August 2023, my father was diagnosed with lung cancer.   Shortly after the diagnosis and before risky surgery, he asked me to help him with his digital estate.  He had an estate plan in place but until we met, he never thought about his digital estate.  He never organized or properly secure his digital life.  He had never addressed assets like his online accounts, files, emails, social media accounts, writings, photos and so much more.  (He even had an NFT or two.)   My father wanted to prepare for my family being able to efficiently locate and access his digital assets in case something happened to him.  Thankfully, my father survived the surgery and his prognosis is very good. 

When I learned about the 1% pledge, it inspired me to marry supporting a cancer organization with honoring my father... honoring his fight and TOO MANY people's fights.   At this time, I am researching which cancer organization and non-profit to connect with my 1% pledge.  If anyone has experience with organizations like the American Cancer Society, the LIVESTRONG Foundation or any other, I'd love to hear from you.

I look forward to embracing a corporate philanthropy that acts to honor both my company's roots and my very first client.

Kindly,

Jeffrey Berk

Los Angeles, CA

[InesGarcia]

haha yes! in fact I do have quite a few ventures www.inesgarcia.me 

[Springman_Consulting]

Thanks Ines!  I see you're an Agile coach.  I'm a big Agile advocate myself, especially because I'm old enough to remember how bad waterfall development was!

[InesGarcia]

Hola Brian, Another Salesforceian here!

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

[Springman_Consulting]

Alicia,

Thanks for recommending the Salesforce Impact Exchange. However, when I
tried to sign up I go the following message that it is still in beta and
not available to Salesforce partners. I'll try again in a few months.

"Hey there! Thank you for confirming your Trailblazer ID profile. At this
time, the Impact Exchange is in Beta and only available for Salesforce
nonprofit and education customers with active (not trial) licenses and
Salesforce employees. Please look out for expanded eligibility updates
announced in the Trailblazer Community."


Brian Springman
Springman Consulting LLC
(704) 965-3804 (c)

[Alicia_Schmidt_P1 · Accepted solution]

Welcome Brian! Love hearing more about your volunteering. Have you checked out the Salesforce Impact Exchange? 
https://impactexchange.salesforce.com/s/

Ooops, just realized it is still in Beta. Checkout taproot instead. 

[Springman_Consulting]

Hello Pledge 1% Community,

I'm Brian Springman, I'm an independent management consultant and new Salesforce partner.  I primarily serve as a project manager for my clients on large IT projects.  Currently trying to grow the business by offering a Salesforce project management app.

My wife and I are pledging 1% of our time to Mel's Diner.  This is a food mission that started in our neighbor's garage and now prepares 800 meals a week with volunteer labor and food donated by grocery stores and restaurants (special thanks to Harris Teeter, Whole Foods and Chick-fil-A! ).  This is actually a full-time job for my wife who coordinates the volunteers and organizes the pickups of the food donations.

I'm also interested in leveraging my project management and technical skills for other charities.  Let me know if you need any help.

[InesGarcia]

Hola Stephen, 

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

[Alicia_Schmidt_P1]

Welcome Stephen! Love the name and purpose of your fund! 

[MonolithBrewing]

Hi!

My Name is Stephen Monahan, I'm the owner and head brewer at Monolith Brewing, opening in Denver, CO in November 2023. 1% of our revenue is going towards a charity I started, Brew Like a Girl Scholarship Fund, which helps fund tuitions for women who are accepted/enrolled in brewing science programs at higher learning institutions. Check out our facebook page or website at Brewlikeagirl.org

[InesGarcia]

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

[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]

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]

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]

Hola David, 

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

which %s are you pledging?

[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.? 

[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

[InesGarcia]

Hola Om, 

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

[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]

Hi Subramaniyam, 

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 Mustapha, 

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

which %s are you pledging?

[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.

[Bash]

All good thanks 😁

[InesGarcia]

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

[Bash]

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

[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

[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 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

[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.

[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 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

[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.

[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

[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]

I saw the new regulations banning 'carbon neutrality by offsets' in EU and coming in UK and thought of you Kfluid. check this https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/may/15/uk-advertising-watchdog-to-crack-down-on-carbon-...

Hope it helps!

[InesGarcia]

Hi Khirmer! You are speaking to the converted Im a biomimicry practitioner. 

Big welcome to the community, have a look at the resources and projects here! If anything just reach out

[Khirmer]

Hi, Community of 1% Pledge!

I am Khirmer, founder of Leafstash.

I respect & appreciate nature, animals, and our planet.

I got enlightened that most of us humans do not realize how blessed we are to have a wonderful planet that gives life to us, yet we are failing it. Sooner or later, it may not get back to our generation, but to the future generation.

The current trend is either EV, AI, or energy, etc. but most companies overlook major natural resources such as water, trees, air, and more. 

As many companies try to show their environmental initiatives, we at Leafstash have a mission too. 

We want to transform commerce into environmental sustainability, and one small step we can do about it is by eliminating paper waste caused by the unnecessary printing of receipts, flyers, etc. 

Unfortunately, we cannot just easily stop printing receipts, so that is why our company is currently developing a more viable solution to encourage us "consumers" to adopt paperless receipts by using opting-in digital receipts!

We also pledge to give back 1% of our profit to reforestation, clean water restoration, and fighting toxic chemical efforts.

We don't want just to eliminate unnecessary waste, but we want to have positive impact to the environment!

[InesGarcia]

Welcome Rachel, which 1% and how are you planning to do so?

[RachelMcCarty]

Hello everyone,

What wonderful people you are who pledge 1%! Small changes really do make a big difference.

I work for Toiletries Amnesty, a social, ethical and environmental organisation working across the UK and abroad to relieve hygiene poverty and stop products from going to waste. We were the first organisation in the UK to tackle hygiene poverty and host the only directory that allows people to see exactly where their donations are making an impact in their community. In 2022 alone we provided access to toiletries and hygiene essentials to over 2.95 million people and diverted hundreds of thousands of products from landfill. We are passionate about sustainability, reducing our environmental impact, and believe that a little kindness goes a long way. If you are a like-minded organisation who shares our values and can partner with us to champion the incredible work we do, I would love to hear from you!

[InesGarcia]

Cool so 1% profit then. Gotcha

Carbon neutrality and offsets are well a subject on its own, easily misleading concepts from aim. Here climate coach, circular economy professional (Cambridge) and Biomimicry practitioner.  Anyone with interest on the matter can reach www.inesgarcia.me

[kfluid]

Hello Ines!

Nice to meet you and thank you for the welcome 🙂 

RE: What sort of 1% are you embedding in the 'fabric' (pun intended) of your organization?

Answer:  From before we made our first product, we committed 1% of our company's profit to the charity First Descents - an adventure experience for young adults surviving life-threatening diseases. 

Not only do we commit the 1%, but we are also carbon neutral (including our shipping impacts) and working to become carbon negative. Every day we plant twenty trees through our conservation partners.

Additionally, FluidStance encourages its employees to volunteer and engage in community service through its "One Hour A Week." 

[InesGarcia]

Welcome Charles, which 1% and how are you planning to do so?

[Charles_Irvin]

Hello,

Excited to begin our journey as a 1% Community Member.  Synergy is committed to pledging 1%.  

Synergy | IT Firm with Innovative Solutions (synergybis.com)

[InesGarcia]

Welcome Kristina, have a look at the resources and projects here!

What sort of 1% are you embedding in the 'fabric' (pun intended) of your organisation?

Ines Garcia
Author amazon.com/author/inesgarcia