Happy Friday Pledge 1% Community Members! We wanted to share this recent published study by McKinsey around the "Great Resignation". So many of you are doing amazing things to attract and retain your talent, including elevating social impact as an em...
The Treasury of the Australian Government is conducting a consultation on the distribution guidelines for ancillary funds. The consultation is seeking feedback around: • lowering the % distribution requirement of PAFs and PuAFs; and • the accumulatio...
It's that time of the year! Happy Earth Month to all! Climate action has always been critical, but this year's rising geopolitical tensions make climate issues all the more urgent. All month, the Pledge 1% blog will highlight member case studies, exp...
How can companies do good in light of recent events in the Ukraine? After discussing this question with a panel of experts over a webinar (recording + recap article to come!) I want to hear what YOU think. How is your company thinking about this cris...
This article was published on Pro Bono Australia this week discussing results from a report by the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) and Social Ventures Australia that found the prevailing funding model for not for profits is failing to cover indirect o...
Check out this Reuters article “Factbox: The U.S. SEC's proposed new climate risk disclosure requirements” that highlights key aspects of the proposed new rule on corporate disclosure of climate-related risks and emissions and ESG reporting.
Hello everyone, Goodera's team has been working very actively with nonprofits focused on refugee relief and support in Ukraine during this unfortunate humanitarian crisis. The time calls for unity and solidarity as we stand with Ukraine. This war-tor...
Join me in celebrating a momentous milestone with Cruise! "Today, we’re proud to share that our fleet of zero-emission AVs have delivered more than 2 million meals to low-income residents in San Francisco. Through our partnerships with SF-Marin Food ...
Check out this Forbes article “Will Companies Enact Courageous ESG Policies Only When It Does Not Hurt ?” Natalie A. Jaresko, Ukraine Minister of Finance states “The global business community must understand that nurturing, upholding, and protecting ...
Hi everyone, We hope you and your teams are doing well. We are looking for a full-time Senior Manager, Community Engagement to help us serve YOU and your needs as you scale your social impact and efforts. Please feel free to refer any direct connecti...
Here are a few resources if you would like to donate or volunteer towards the NSW/QLD Flood Relief. Please add to the list if you have found others. Donations Australian Philanthropic Services have created a Give List with a range of not-for-profit o...
Hi all - check out this NYTimes article “A Two-Year, 50-Million-Person Experiment in Changing How We Work” about remote work and the impact on equality and belonging in office spaces “The office was never one size fits all. It was one size fits some,...
We will be attending the largest trade show in our industry and are hoping to include a social impact component at the show. What suggestions do you have for programs and campaigns our staff can amplify in our booth? Thank you!
ESG issues for business: implications of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises webinar presented by The Australian National Contact Point, Norton Rose Fulbright and The University of Western Australia 23 March 2022, 1300-1400 (AWST), Onli...
Today, our team participated in the Council on Foundations’ webinar, “Philanthropy’s Response to the Ukranian Humanitarian Crisis.” We wanted to share some key takeaways from this session to help you shape or deepen your responses to this crisis. The...
Check out this Bloomberg Equality Article linking the War in Ukraine to ESGs "War Jolts ESG Funds That Waited Too Long to Unload Russia Assets The Ukraine invasion is sending a wake-up call to investors holding stakes in countries run by autocrats." ...
Hello Pledge 1% Community Members, As a global movement, we are inspired by all that Pledge 1% members and partners are doing to provide relief and resources for Ukraine. We have compiled some of the resources that our members have shared with us, an...
I'd love to hear how other companies are finding creative ways to tell their social impact stories, both internally and externally. Have you tested out any creative marketing ideas lately that may inspire others? At Khoros, we recently published our ...
Register here! https://demystifyingevidence.splashthat.com/ You’ve Pledged 1% -- now how do you know you’re making a difference? In this workshop the team from Centre for Evidence and Implementation will help you prepare to take the next step in your...
Hi all, I work for Atrium, a tech consulting group. We're looking for opportunities for employees to virtually mentor, tutor, or coach in the technical, math, and/or business arenas. Does anyone have suggestions for specific organizations that would ...
Hi Pledge 1% members, I would like to know if you have examples of companies that join the Pledge1% initiative with just one of their brands and not at a corporate level. (maybe because the other brands of the company are less committed)Many thanks f...
Hi Pledge 1% Members, Here at Rock Content we have been working on defining a governance strategy for DEI and Social Impact, and I'm curious if someone is interested in sharing experiences building a governance plan for those topics. We would love to...
Atlassian Foundation encourages teams to use their 1% Time to give back to the communities they care about through skilled volunteering projects. The Foundation's program, Engage 4 Good, is currently open for applications from purpose-driven organisa...
Even a 1 person company can make a difference, here my first draft of 2021 impact report. (reports do not have to be overcomplicated either) https://getagile.co.uk/impact-2021/For a better and brighter year ahead everyone! **Also if your financial ye...
To complete the 12 Days of Tips, my tip is to leverage the learnings of like-minded people. I recently shared some thoughts for a Pledge 1% Community feature, and would echo those here as an insightful tip to drive social impact success. It is diffic...
My final social impact tip is to ensure evaluation is central to your foundation and/or corporate giving - such as ensuring your grantmaking is equitable. Want to know if your grantmaking is equitable? Check to see where you land on the “Equitable Gr...
My social impact tip: ensure your products/services are optimized for nonprofits or the clients/communities you are serving. Consider the expert insight that was shared in the Product Playbook: "There's that moment where you have to decide 'who is it...
As the Colorado wildfires present the latest natural disaster to overcome communities, my social impact tip is to think about scenario planning for your annual giving. When thinking about your annual budget, consider allocating funds for natural disa...
I recently read an article that detailed how the climate crisis is exacerbating supply chain and inflation concerns, and discussed how extreme weather events are generally impacting the global economy. It made me call to mind the Climate Action and G...
One of the core ways to get employees to sign up and show up for virtual volunteering activities is to identify rallying agents, such as individual teams within your company or employee resource groups. At Rock Content, our pro-tip is to take this a ...
As we enter a new era of work, social impact leaders are being challenged to identify ways to engage their teams via virtual volunteer activities that still facilitate connection and impact. In this Virtual Volunteering Playbook, we’ve gathered insights, best practices, creative ideas, and outside-the-box examples from our Pledge 1% Builders and Members who have expanded and redefined what “volunteerism” means at their companies.
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