There are many ways into Pledge 1%. Pick the one that fits where you are right now. The best giving programs in the world started with one simple act — a founder who decided to do something rather than wait until the timing was perfect. If that’s whe...
What You Need to Know Where you are You’ve decided to join Pledge 1%. This module gives you the foundation — what the pledge actually means, why it matters for your business, and which of the four pledge types is the right starting point for a comp...
Get your leaders genuinely on board — not just agreeable. Where you are You understand what Pledge 1% is and which pledge type suits your company. Before you build anything, you need to be sure your leadership team is on board. This module gives yo...
Your North Star Where you are Your leadership team is on board. Now you need to define what giving back actually means for your company — not in vague terms, but in one clear sentence that tells your employees, customers, and community exactly what...
Focus your giving with strategic partners. Where you are You have your mission statement. Now you need a nonprofit partner to bring it to life. This article helps you narrow the field, choose the right approach for your company, vet organisations q...
How to tell your story — internally, publicly, and consistently. Where you are You have your pledge type, your mission, and your nonprofit partner. The foundation is set. Now it’s time to make it public by sharing with your team, your customers, an...
Want to just get started? Plan a volunteer event. Where you are You’re not ready to roll out a volunteer policy or set up regular giving. You just want to get started with a volunteer event. You don’t need a big team or months of planning. Five peo...
From deciding how much to telling your team — in an afternoon. Start with what you care about. The most important thing about your first donation is that it reflects something genuine — a cause connected to your personal values, your company’s missio...