The Evolution of Nonprofit Board Service
The profile of a board member is changing. When we think about the nonprofit board, it’s often shrouded in mystery. Traditionally, nonprofit board members were…
8 Must-Haves in Your Volunteer Leader Training
The most effective corporate Social Impact programs leverage the Transformative Approach. Done right, Transformative Social Impact programs have a network of volunteer leaders, led by…
3 Takeaways from Engage for Good 2023
Earlier this month, the RW team was in the house at Benevity Live! in San Diego. Last week we headed to Atlanta for Engage for…
5 Trends from Benevity Live! 2023
Over 1,000 “Changemakers” gathered in San Diego last week for the Benevity Live! event, among them, 4 members of our own RW team. Here are…
Recession-proof Your Social Impact Programs
No one likes the uncertainty of an economic downturn, but being prepared can help ease the impact. And when it comes to Social Impact, being…
It’s Time to Delete “Give Back” from Our Vocabulary… Here’s Why!
There’s a quote at the start of Anand Giridharadas’ “Winners Take All” that I think about all the time: Social change is not a project…
Transforming the Human Condition through Corporate Volunteering
Can Social Impact programs play a critical role in Transforming the Human Condition? If so, it’s all about empathy – so let’s start there. Pain…
6 Communications Principles to Boost Engagement in Your Employee Giving and Volunteering Programs This Year
It’s hard for employees to engage with giving and volunteering programs…when they don’t even know they exist. Which is why an effective communications strategy is…
How to Cultivate a Community of Volunteer Leaders
A few months ago, I was running a client workshop where we were defining new responsibilities for volunteer leaders at the company. After talking for…