Now more than ever, employees want to work for a company that aligns with their values and positively influences the world. Here’s how to level up your impact.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- When companies invest in nonprofits and charities, they’re more likely to retain their employees.
- If you’re looking to boost morale and make a difference, employee-led volunteer programs are a great place to kick things off.
- To learn how Impactful Search® can help your organization align with nonprofits and charities, reach out to Executive Director Rhonda Taylor via email here.
It’s a new year, which means it’s time to look at your to-do list and find ways to improve. We don’t really believe in New Year’s resolutions, but we do believe in constantly improving, so why not start now?
Finding meaning in your work is more important than ever, and oftentimes, when companies invest in nonprofits and charities, they’re more likely to retain their employees.
We know making a difference can feel overwhelming, so we curated a list of companies and initiatives that can help your organization get the ball rolling and kick off 2023 with an open – and giving – mindset.
B Lab
If you’re part of a B Corp and you’re looking for ways to give back and you don’t know where to begin, B Lab is a great place to start. The nonprofit network works with B Corp organizations – a label assigned to businesses that meet high performance, accountability, and transparency standards. The lab works with these companies to transform impact strategies and charitable giving. The founders are an engaged group of innovative leaders and philanthropists who have made it their mission to give back to communities and transform the planet.
GivePower
Tap into your ability to do good with GivePower, a nonprofit that develops clean water and energy systems in communities around the world. Getting involved with GivePower means giving communities a chance at living healthy lives.
Pledge 1%
We know 1 percent might not sound like a lot, but it does make a difference. The mission of Pledge 1% is to inspire early-stage companies to give back and think about philanthropy and in a meaningful and scalable way. You don’t have to be big to make a difference. Instead, if you’re a company that’s on the smaller side, you can commit to donating a portion of your future success to nonprofits in your community. A little bit goes a long way, especially as it builds up over time. It’s a great way to get started.
Employee-led volunteer programs
If you’re looking to boost morale and make a difference, employee-led volunteer programs are a great place to kick things off. Survey the employees at your company so you can get a feel for the nonprofits they’re passionate about working with. From there, dive into the real work. Set up a planned time for everyone to get together – whether you decide to volunteer at a foodbank or paint murals outside of a local school. Not only are you going to give back to your community, but your employees will thank you for creating a bonding activity that feels fulfilling and different.
HashtagLunchbag
More than just a social impact movement, #HashtagLunchbag facilitates the creation and use of bagged lunches – complete with love notes, of course – to people in need. There’s a wide range of ways you can get involved and give back. You can dive in as a company by creating your own event or encourage employees to check out the #HashtagLunchbag website and see if there are any events occurring in their area.
To learn how Impactful Search® can help your organization align with nonprofits and charities, reach out to Executive Director Rhonda Taylor via email here.
Alexis Benveniste is a New York-based writer and editor whose work has been featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg, Vanity Fair, and other outlets.