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The Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility in 2026

The 2026 business case for CSR — retention math, AI-driven disconnection, and why volunteering is the antidote.

The Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility in 2026
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The Five Layers of an Effective Volunteer Program
The Five Layers of an Effective Volunteer Program
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12 Questions to Ask Before Buying a CSR Platform
12 Questions to Ask Before Buying a CSR Platform
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Why the Deed Acquisition Matters for Your CSR Program
Why the Deed Acquisition Matters for Your CSR Program
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Benevity Alternatives for Mid-Market Companies (2026)
Benevity Alternatives for Mid-Market Companies (2026)
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What Is a Social Impact Manager? Why It Matters
What Is a Social Impact Manager? Why It Matters
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How Progress Software Got 3 Years of Results in 6 Months
How Progress Software Got 3 Years of Results in 6 Months
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How to Switch from Benevity Without Disrupting Employees
How to Switch from Benevity Without Disrupting Employees
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What Is Workplace Giving Software? A Buyer's Guide
What Is Workplace Giving Software? A Buyer's Guide
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The Real Cost of Benevity: Beyond the Platform Fee
The Real Cost of Benevity: Beyond the Platform Fee
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Why Employees Don't Participate in Your CSR Program
Why Employees Don't Participate in Your CSR Program
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The Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility in 2026
The Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility in 2026
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Everything You Need to Know About the New Charitable Tax Deductions Coming in 2026
Everything You Need to Know About the New Charitable Tax Deductions Coming in 2026
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2026 Charitable Giving FAQs: Employees, Employers & Nonprofits
2026 Charitable Giving FAQs: Employees, Employers & Nonprofits
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2026 Charitable Giving Tax Incentives: A Checklist for Employees and Employers
2026 Charitable Giving Tax Incentives: A Checklist for Employees and Employers
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A CFO’s Decision Framework for Corporate Charitable Giving in 2026
A CFO’s Decision Framework for Corporate Charitable Giving in 2026
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2026 Charitable Giving Tax Rules: What Nonprofits Should Know
2026 Charitable Giving Tax Rules: What Nonprofits Should Know
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The New 2026 Universal Charitable Deduction in Plain English
The New 2026 Universal Charitable Deduction in Plain English
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See How Much You’ll Save on Taxes by Giving to Charity in 2026
See How Much You’ll Save on Taxes by Giving to Charity in 2026
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How Workplace Giving Platforms Help Employees Maximize the 2026 Charitable Deduction
How Workplace Giving Platforms Help Employees Maximize the 2026 Charitable Deduction
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What the New 2026 Charitable Tax Incentives Mean for You as a Donor
What the New 2026 Charitable Tax Incentives Mean for You as a Donor
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Five Trends Shaping Corporate Giving in 2026
Five Trends Shaping Corporate Giving in 2026
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Corporate Giving in 2026: A Strategic Shift
Corporate Giving in 2026: A Strategic Shift
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How to Discuss the New Corporate Giving Tax Rules With Your CFO
How to Discuss the New Corporate Giving Tax Rules With Your CFO
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What CFOs Need to Know About Corporate Giving in 2026
What CFOs Need to Know About Corporate Giving in 2026
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Giving Season Recap: Where Employees Donated in 2025 (And Trends We Predict in 2026)
Giving Season Recap: Where Employees Donated in 2025 (And Trends We Predict in 2026)
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How to Explain the New 2026 Donation Tax Incentives to Your Employees
How to Explain the New 2026 Donation Tax Incentives to Your Employees
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How to Update Your Matching Gift Program for 2026 (New Tax Law)
How to Update Your Matching Gift Program for 2026 (New Tax Law)
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2026 Charitable Giving Tax Rules: A Guide for Workplace Giving
2026 Charitable Giving Tax Rules: A Guide for Workplace Giving
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Your Employees ARE Your Heroes: Donor-Centric Workplace Giving
Your Employees ARE Your Heroes: Donor-Centric Workplace Giving
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From Transactional to Transformational: Reimagining Corporate Giving
From Transactional to Transformational: Reimagining Corporate Giving
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Your GivingTuesday Playbook: Run a High-Impact Campaign
Your GivingTuesday Playbook: Run a High-Impact Campaign
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10 Proven Strategies to Maximize Your Employee Giving Program
10 Proven Strategies to Maximize Your Employee Giving Program
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How Mid-Size Companies Can Turn the Fight Against Hunger
How Mid-Size Companies Can Turn the Fight Against Hunger
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Turn Volunteer Hours into Meals: New "Feed Your Impact" Tool
Turn Volunteer Hours into Meals: New "Feed Your Impact" Tool
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Hispanic Heritage Month Activities for Work: 2025 Free Guide
Hispanic Heritage Month Activities for Work: 2025 Free Guide
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Most Cost-Effective Employee Engagement Program | CSR & ESG
Most Cost-Effective Employee Engagement Program | CSR & ESG
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Best Remote Volunteer Opportunities for Teams
Best Remote Volunteer Opportunities for Teams
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What Are Virtual Volunteer Opportunities? Guide and Examples
What Are Virtual Volunteer Opportunities? Guide and Examples
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2025 Social Impact and Employee Engagement Trends Report
2025 Social Impact and Employee Engagement Trends Report
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New 2025 Best Places to Work Social Impact Reports Are Here
New 2025 Best Places to Work Social Impact Reports Are Here
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Why Payroll Deduction Giving No Longer Works
Why Payroll Deduction Giving No Longer Works
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One Hour, Big Impact: Our Black History Month Volunteer Event
One Hour, Big Impact: Our Black History Month Volunteer Event
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Automate Your Matching Gifts to Improve Impact & Engagement
Automate Your Matching Gifts to Improve Impact & Engagement
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Cause Marketing in Super Bowl Ads: Why Doing Good Wins
Cause Marketing in Super Bowl Ads: Why Doing Good Wins
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Driving Employee Engagement and Impact on Giving Tuesday 2024
Driving Employee Engagement and Impact on Giving Tuesday 2024
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The Ultimate Guide to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
The Ultimate Guide to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
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How to Support Your Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
How to Support Your Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
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How to Start an Employee Resource Group (ERG) in 7 Steps
How to Start an Employee Resource Group (ERG) in 7 Steps
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How to Celebrate & Support Native American Heritage Month 2024
How to Celebrate & Support Native American Heritage Month 2024
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Why Employee Resource Groups Are Important?
Why Employee Resource Groups Are Important?
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The Purpose of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in Fostering Inclusion and CSR
The Purpose of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in Fostering Inclusion and CSR
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How to Celebrate & Support Movember at Your Company
How to Celebrate & Support Movember at Your Company
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How to Celebrate & Support Movember at Your Company

Several companies are finding it critical to celebrate cause holidays with workplace philanthropy. Learn why and how celebrating Movember is important for your corporate purpose.
November 12, 2024
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How to Celebrate & Support Veterans Day at Your Company
How to Celebrate & Support Veterans Day at Your Company
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How to Celebrate & Support Veterans Day at Your Company

Several companies are finding it critical to celebrate cause holidays with workplace philanthropy. Learn why and how celebrating Military Family Month, Veterans Day, and Memorial Day is important for your corporate purpose.
November 7, 2024
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What Are Employee Resource Group Event Ideas?
What Are Employee Resource Group Event Ideas?
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What Are Employee Resource Group Event Ideas?

Discover powerful employee resource group event ideas that drive engagement and impact. Learn how volunteer events, fundraising, and mentorship programs can elevate ERG success, especially with Percent Pledge’s exclusive Community Volunteer Events and nonprofit partnerships.
November 5, 2024
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What Are the Different Types of Employee Resource Groups?
What Are the Different Types of Employee Resource Groups?
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Employee Happiness: Insights from HR Expert Wendy Gilbert
Employee Happiness: Insights from HR Expert Wendy Gilbert
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What Are Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Why Do They Matter in Today’s Workplace?
What Are Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Why Do They Matter in Today’s Workplace?
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The Neural Link Between Giving & Happiness: What It Means for Your Business
The Neural Link Between Giving & Happiness: What It Means for Your Business
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Creative Employee Resource Group Name Ideas & Logos: Inspiration for Every Workplace
Creative Employee Resource Group Name Ideas & Logos: Inspiration for Every Workplace
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How to Celebrate Giving Tuesday at Your Company 2024
How to Celebrate Giving Tuesday at Your Company 2024
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Corporate Crisis Response Guide: Rapid Support Strategies for Disaster Relief
Corporate Crisis Response Guide: Rapid Support Strategies for Disaster Relief
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Everything You Need to Know About VTO (Volunteer Time Off)
Everything You Need to Know About VTO (Volunteer Time Off)
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The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Volunteering for Remote Teams
The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Volunteering for Remote Teams
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Guide to Enhancing Employee Engagement Through Volunteering
Guide to Enhancing Employee Engagement Through Volunteering
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5 Best Practices to Promote Your Volunteer Time Off Program
5 Best Practices to Promote Your Volunteer Time Off Program
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How Percent Pledge Supports Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
How Percent Pledge Supports Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
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How to Launch a Holiday Giving Campaign in 3 Simple Steps
How to Launch a Holiday Giving Campaign in 3 Simple Steps
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Maximizing Corporate Matching During the Giving Season
Maximizing Corporate Matching During the Giving Season
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5 Ways to Drive Employee Engagement During the Giving Season
5 Ways to Drive Employee Engagement During the Giving Season
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ROI of a Unified CSR Platform: Beyond Dollars and Cents
ROI of a Unified CSR Platform: Beyond Dollars and Cents
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How to Support Hunger Awareness Month at Your Company
How to Support Hunger Awareness Month at Your Company
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How to Support Hunger Awareness Month at Your Company

Several companies are finding it critical to celebrate cause holidays with workplace philanthropy. Learn why and how supporting Hunger Awareness Month is important for your corporate purpose.
September 5, 2024
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The Hidden Costs of Legacy CSR Platforms
The Hidden Costs of Legacy CSR Platforms
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The Hidden Costs of Legacy CSR Platforms

Discover the hidden costs of poor support and fees in CSR platforms like Benevity, YourCause, and CyberGrants and learn how Percent Pledge offers a better solution with low donation fees.
September 3, 2024
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The Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility 2024
The Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility 2024
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Common Challenges and Solutions in Implementing VTO
Common Challenges and Solutions in Implementing VTO
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Switching CSR Platforms: Overcoming Change Management Fears
Switching CSR Platforms: Overcoming Change Management Fears
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How Volunteerism Helps Employee Mental Health and Well-being
How Volunteerism Helps Employee Mental Health and Well-being
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Ten Benefits of Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Ten Benefits of Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
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Ten Benefits of Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Discover the top ten benefits of VTO programs for both employers and employees. Improve engagement and make a difference.
August 22, 2024
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Why Volunteer Time Off (VTO) is Essential for Modern Workplaces
Why Volunteer Time Off (VTO) is Essential for Modern Workplaces
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Volunteerism at the Forefront: Shaping the Future of CSR
Volunteerism at the Forefront: Shaping the Future of CSR
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Turn Volunteer Hours into Trees: New 'Grow Your Impact'
Turn Volunteer Hours into Trees: New 'Grow Your Impact'
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How to Celebrate Back to School Month at Work
How to Celebrate Back to School Month at Work
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How to Celebrate Back to School Month at Work

Several companies are finding it critical to celebrate cause holidays with workplace philanthropy. Learn why and how celebrating Back to School Month is important for your corporate purpose.
August 8, 2024
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What is Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and How Does It Work?
What is Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and How Does It Work?
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Comparing Percent Pledge's CSR Solution with Benevity
Comparing Percent Pledge's CSR Solution with Benevity
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Celebrating Pride Month with Global Impact: Inspiring Volunteer Event
Celebrating Pride Month with Global Impact: Inspiring Volunteer Event
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Celebrating Pride Month with Global Impact: Inspiring Volunteer Event

Our Pride Month virtual volunteer event brought together over 30 companies and 83 volunteers to create heartfelt messages for LGBTQ+ elders. Discover how Percent Pledge makes employee engagement easy with unforgettable, impactful events.
June 27, 2024
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How Volunteer Time Off Works
How Volunteer Time Off Works
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How Volunteer Time Off Works

Learn how volunteer time off (VTO) works and how it boosts employee satisfaction and engagement. Discover the benefits, application processes, and impact tracking methods for effective VTO programs.
June 13, 2024
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How to Celebrate Pride Month at Your Company
How to Celebrate Pride Month at Your Company
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How to Celebrate Pride Month at Your Company

Several companies are finding it critical to celebrate cause holidays with workplace philanthropy. Learn why and how celebrating Pride Month is important for your corporate purpose.
June 6, 2024
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How to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Your Company
How to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Your Company
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How to Support Mental Health Awareness Month at Your Company
How to Support Mental Health Awareness Month at Your Company
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How to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at Your Company
How to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at Your Company
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Celebrating Earth Day with Purpose Across 32 Companies and 125 Volunteers
Celebrating Earth Day with Purpose Across 32 Companies and 125 Volunteers
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Celebrating Earth Day with Purpose Across 32 Companies and 125 Volunteers

Discover how our Virtual Earth Day event united 125 volunteers from 32 companies in a successful wildlife conservation effort, making a tangible impact by identifying over 5,500 beluga whales. Learn about the power of community and technology in fostering meaningful environmental action.
April 25, 2024
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How to Support Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Month at Your Company
How to Support Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Month at Your Company
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How to Celebrate Earth Month at Your Company
How to Celebrate Earth Month at Your Company
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How to Celebrate Earth Month at Your Company

Several companies are finding it critical to celebrate cause holidays with workplace philanthropy. Learn why and how celebrating Earth Month is important for your corporate purpose.
April 4, 2024
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The Comprehensive Guide to Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Benefits
The Comprehensive Guide to Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Benefits
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Elevate Your Brand: How CSR Delivers More Than Goodwill
Elevate Your Brand: How CSR Delivers More Than Goodwill
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Virtual Volunteering: Empowering Climate Resilience in North East India
Virtual Volunteering: Empowering Climate Resilience in North East India
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How to Celebrate Women’s History Month at Your Company
How to Celebrate Women’s History Month at Your Company
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How to Celebrate Women’s History Month at Your Company

Several companies are finding it critical to celebrate cause holidays with workplace philanthropy. Learn why and how celebrating Women’s History Month is important for your corporate purpose.
March 7, 2024
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Engage Everyone: The Universal Appeal of Workplace Philanthropy
Engage Everyone: The Universal Appeal of Workplace Philanthropy
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Engaging Remote Employees - Virtual Volunteer Events are a Winning Formula
Engaging Remote Employees - Virtual Volunteer Events are a Winning Formula
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Engaging Remote Employees - Virtual Volunteer Events are a Winning Formula

Virtual volunteer events are a great way to engage your remote workforce. They build a culture of trust and respect, foster communication and collaboration, provide an opportunity for learning and development, and encourage bonding and personal relationships.
February 22, 2024
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How People Leaders Use CSR Platforms to Gain an Advantage
How People Leaders Use CSR Platforms to Gain an Advantage
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1,975+ Animals Identified in Kenya for Wildlife Conservation
1,975+ Animals Identified in Kenya for Wildlife Conservation
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