We could give you hundreds of reasons why to donate equity. Ultimately though, each argument boils down to two essential points. It’s the right thing to do. And the smart thing to do. It’s the right thing to do. The world needs your leadership. “The ...
What is an equity pledge? An equity donation allocates a portion of your company’s outstanding shares to be used to fund social impact causes. You may donate the shares to a philanthropic partner, such as a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), create your own f...
After you determine your desired equity pledge model, you will want to review the following considerations to safeguard your equity commitment to optimize its impact. Outline plans for change of ownershipLock in at least .01% upfront Take action to m...
After you have made your equity pledge, you will want to consider 5 key strategies to maximize your impact, including: 1. Hire an amazing social impact leader “One of the most common mistakes companies make is to bring on someone too junior. Find a l...
Use this checklist as you are planning your equity pledge to ensure you have alignment around the following decision points:Choose your EQUITY SOURCE Corporate Founder Hybrid Choose your CORPORATE EQUITY MODEL 1% Upfront 1% Distributed Choose your FO...
