Many companies are inclined to pull back during an economic downturn, saving as many resources as possible and cutting back on all non-essential expenditures. Corporate giving, however, is arguably even more important in a volatile economy than in a stable market. Not only does continued giving demonstrate a company’s confidence in its ability to withstand crisis; it also reinforces and broadcasts core values beyond financial stability.  Recent researchsupports the notion that strategic expansion—specifically in the form of corporate social impact—offers exponential value. Being among th ..read more

  Perhaps you have heard the term “Giving Tuesday” but are unsure of how to participate in the movement on a corporate level, but rest assured the global day of generosity can be an excellent opportunity to not only give back to your community but also do good in your organization by engaging and connecting your employees to a common cause. In today’s article, we’ll give you all the information you need to understand the spirit of Giving Tuesday and get your employees engaged with your company's values and mission.   ..read more

Does your corporate philanthropy program engage your community AND your employees? In a recent Peak Grantmaking webinar, our client, UWorld, shared how they built a philanthropy program that connects their corporate grantmaking with employee giving and volunteering opportunities. UWorld is an industry leader in online learning tools for exam preparation. They launched their UWorld Cares program to drive success in education by investing in their community. Jackie Johnson, who oversees the initiative, shared three best practices for building an engaging and impactful program: Find ways to eng ..read more

Software is essential to modern businesses. Companies use a variety of platforms to efficiently manage and track marketing efforts, sales operations, product development, accounting, and finance, plus more. Your organization’s social impact programs are no less important. So, are you maximizing the impact of your grants, scholarships, and employee giving with a SaaS solution suited to your needs and your objectives?  If not, here’s some guidance to find the right software for your corporate philanthropy initiatives ..read more

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming more important to businesses around the world for one simple reason: it’s both good for communities and for the bottom line. As companies consider CSR programs, they must decide how best to serve people and communities. Community grants, partnering with nonprofits, and employee engagement are all common components of CSR programs. Perhaps less considered but equally impactful, are corporate scholarship programs. There are many unique benefits and new opportunities that you can access when you include a scholarship program in your CSR mix. Here ..read more

You and your scholarship team have poured thought and effort into designing your scholarship program’s application and review phases. As a result of your hard work, you have identified and awarded scholarships to deserving applicants whose experiences and goals align with your mission. Congratulations on your achievement! Now it is time to engage your newly minted scholars toward a long-term relationship. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation (CCSF) is a well-known thought leader in this space. Recently, they shared in a National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA) webinar how they leverage ..read more

Just because you create an amazing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, doesn’t mean your customers or employees are on the sidelines cheering, let alone jumping in to get involved. So, how do you engage these stakeholders to increase your social impact?  That is what we wanted to learn when we chatted last month with our client, Sarah Costello from the Tampa Bay Lightning, in an Engage for Good webinar, “How to Engage Your Stakeholders in Your CSR Initiatives”. The program Sarah manages, The Lightning Community Hero Program, honors local volunteers at each home game and awa ..read more

The past two years have been difficult for people all over the world with the COVID-19 pandemic leaving a mark on everyone in one way or another. Employees, especially, are now more concerned about the impact of their work than ever before and are willing to switch jobs for workplaces that value employee well-being, diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility ..read more

As COVID-19 continues to impact workplaces and communities, here's an excerpt from an insightful blog posted by our Bright Funds team to help you keep your employees engaged with volunteering in remote and safe ways.  ..read more

Mission creep isn’t just a concern for nonprofits. It’s also a challenge for corporate philanthropic programs that expand beyond their original intent ..read more