Facing climate change can feel overwhelming, especially when it’s connected to so many other social justice issues. That’s why we brought Amanda Lenghan, Head of Social Impact at Cruise, an all-electric, autonomous vehicle company, to discuss climate...
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, over 4 million Ukrainians have fled their country in the largest mass-European exodus since World War II. Inside the country, as many as 6.5 million are internally displaced. The United Nations estimates that a minimum o...
As you know, Black History Month is coming to a close. Given all of the recent turmoil and racial reckoning our country is traversing, we wanted to provide you with some guidance and tools to either start or amplify your company’s racial equity work....
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink recently released an open letter to CEOs where he details the key long-term investment and ESG trends he sees coming in the future. Overall, Larry Fink argues that companies that a clear view of purpose will succeed while tho...
In writing the Pledge 1% CEO Equity Playbook and Companion Guide. I interviewed Mark Nasiff, COO & CFO of Lookout, and President of the Lookout Foundation, I have also I've been lucky enough to work with Lookout as an Executive Advisor for the past y...
Question: How do I pick the right platform to use for my corporate philanthropy? 樂 The success of your corporate philanthropy largely depends on how you manage your workplace giving process. Social impact software, grant management solutions, and vol...
Since the summer of 2020, companies across the globe promised over $50 billion in racial equity and justice initiatives. But how are companies actually spending that money? In this video, speakers from American Express, Nike, Zoom and the CEO of nonp...
Now more than ever, access to technology is crucial for the health and economic stability of individuals and communities. The digital divide is larger than access to broadband or technology. Achieving real equity involves addressing issues of inclusi...
Nonprofits today experience unprecedented challenges that technology can help alleviate. But even as the demands of nonprofits continue to grow, gaps in technology are widening. How can we help nonprofits use technology to operate more efficiently? W...
Pledge 1% Event: Employee Engagement 2.0: What’s Working Now + Post-Pandemic World [Video] We are living in the age of a Great Attrition: McKinsey reports that over 19 million people have quit their jobs in 2021. Yet, when employees believe that they...
Kicking off our Employee Engagement two-part series, this week's session did a dive deep into what’s currently happening with Employee Engagement in the midst of new hybrid work environments and continued uncertainty around in-person gatherings. Key ...
What is WePledge 1% Created and run byTwilio , WePledge 1% is a volunteer impact and giving program in which employees pledge to give 1 percent of their own time, income, or equity (or a combo) to causes that resonate with them. The program makes emp...
As an online work marketplace that connects freelancers to employers around the world, Upwork has a unique perspective on how to manages remote workers. But how did the company manage its own internal team of 550+ as they shifted full-time to remote ...
As a online workspace company, Slack was particularly positioned to help nonprofits at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. But doing so meant rethinking their entire product donation strategy — the sooner the better. Watch Maddy Ciminio, Global Progr...
Question How do we encourage our employees to submit nonprofits for us to support via grant-making? Also, when our employees do come to us with nonprofits to support, how do we evaluate opportunities? Answer Pledge 1% member and Builder Rory Ihlamur,...
Watch one of our biggest supporters, Atlassian CEO Scott Farquhar, share why he started the pledge and the impact that it's had on his business. Check out more videos on our Events page. You can also learn more about each pledge type or equity specif...
Want to help nonprofits? Your business has more assets than you might think. At Pledge 1%, we break down donations into four pledge types: Employee time Product Profit Equity Some companies choose to donate 1% of a single pledge type, while others ma...
Cruise is working to build the world’s most advanced self-driving vehicles that safely connect people with the places, things, and experiences they care about. In May Cruise announced they are joining the Pledge 1% Movement and launching Cruise for G...
As a larger company, Salesforce implements multiple different virtual volunteering strategies. In this video, Kerry Rogers, the West Coast Manager of Employee Volunteerism, dives deep into their tactics. Want to see more? For more on virtual voluntee...
Employee volunteer programs are a great way to incorporate giving back into your company's DNA. For a full guide with case studies, we recommend downloading the Pledge 1% Time Donation Playbook. [Note: This playbook is only available to Pledge 1% mem...
The average amount of money earned by women throughout a 40-year career is $850,000 less than that of white men. This does not take into account compound interest potential, nor does it account for further gaps based on racial identity that can push ...
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, mental health has emerged as a “shadow pandemic” in itself, a looming crisis that will have a longtail impact on employees and families for years to come. Listen in to the session below as we explore how to supp...
Answer: Thanks for supporting Pledge 1%! We’re thrilled to have you join our community and movement that empowers businesses to give back. Pledge 1% requires executive approval for companies to join the movement. If you are not an executive at your o...
Question How do I pick a nonprofit or cause? Answer The important thing here is that your nonprofit is aligned with who you are as a company. If you are just starting a social impact program at your company, check out our Getting Started playbook. [N...
Question How can my employees and I donate time when we can't all be together in person? What are fully remote companies doing to volunteer? Answer While it may seem overwhelming at first, working remotely actually expands the way that teams can volu...
We know every company’s product and offerings are different, so ultimately this will depend on your line of business. For example, if you provide a service, your professional skilled time can be considered your “product” (ex. agency consulting hours)...
The Pledge 1% Builders Program is an invitation only community of leading companies that help to propel the Pledge 1% movement forward. With a mission to inspire, educate, & empower every entrepreneur, company, and employee to leverage their own uniq...
In June, 2021, Pledge 1% , announced the launch of Boardroom Allies, a group of top venture capitalists (VCs) who have committed to unlocking $5 billion in new philanthropy over the next five years by partnering with Pledge 1% to advise their portfol...
Equity Donation 101: How to Donate Equity An equity donation solidifies your company’s commitment to social impact in a lasting way by helping you generate funds to support grant making for years to come. For a deeper dive, check out our CEO Equity...
Listen in as Stop the Spread and physician health equity experts from the Harvard Medical School and Yolo County Health Council in conversation about the challenges of vaccine distribution and adoption and how you can help. This event was part of Ple...
