Maximizing Networks of Support: Transforming Social Impact on the Factory Floor
Most corporate volunteering programs approach factory worker engagement as a scheduling problem. If we can just find the right time, the right activity, and the…
From Ad Hoc to Strategic: Transforming Your Social Impact Communications
We’ve all been there – that moment in the elevator or the casual chat before a meeting starts when someone says those dreaded words: “We…
The Uncomfortable Truth About Corporate Volunteering: It’s Time to Talk About Power
Let’s be honest: most of us got into corporate social impact because we wanted to make the world better. We believed in the power of…
Corporate Volunteering Programs in 2025: A Strategic Framework
If you could do one thing to improve your corporate volunteering program this year, what would it be? Make it more scalable? Make it more…
Why Your Gut Instinct Isn’t Always Right: 2024 Reflections on Noticing What Matters
I can hardly remember the beginning of this year. What were my expectations for 2024? What did I hope would happen? The previous year had…
2025 Social Impact, CSR and Sustainability Conferences Guide
Please Note:This guide is updated regularly with more conferences and details as information becomes available. Click the link associated with each event for more details…
The Loneliness Epidemic: How Transformative Volunteering Can Forge Connections and Support Mental Health
Loneliness and social isolation aren’t just emotional challenges; they’re public health crises with profound implications. In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, it’s easy to assume that…
The Silurian Hypothesis: Rethinking Time, Legacy, and the Future of Volunteering
A few weeks ago, while listening to an episode of the Vox podcast Unexplainable, I came across a concept that’s stuck with me: the Silurian…
The Transformative Superpower of Well-Trained Employee Volunteer Leaders
Trained Volunteer Leaders Enable Impact, Mitigate Risk Let’s face it: corporate volunteering can be a double-edged sword. Done right, it’s a powerful force for good…