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Excited for this webinar tomorrow on the importance of #volunteering for company culture with Goodera! More information and registration below. Hope to see you there! 🙌

No one is too busy to make a difference in the world… Believe it or not, even amidst our busy lives, we hold the power to ignite change in our own little corner. Let’s uncover 3 practical ways to do just that: 1. Volunteer Your Time. Volunteering is a powerful way to create a ripple effect of kindness. Whether you choose to help at a local shelter, tend to a community garden, or participate in an educational program, your time matters. -->>These small acts of kindness, can actually lead to significant transformations. 2. Advocate for Change. Your voice matters. Use it to raise awareness about important issues. Attend rallies, write op-eds, or engage in meaningful conversations with others. -->> Advocacy has the potential to drive policy changes and create a better world for everyone. 3. Support Sustainable Practices. Make conscious choices in your daily life. Embrace eco-friendly practices: ->Reduce: Minimize waste and consumption. ->Reuse: Extend the life of items whenever possible. ->Recycle: Properly dispose of materials to reduce environmental impact. -->> By supporting businesses that prioritize sustainability, you contribute to a healthier planet. Remember, every step counts! Whether it’s volunteering, advocating, or making sustainable choices, you have the power to make a difference in the world👌. P.S Which of these three actions will you try out this week? Share your thoughts in the comment section below. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meeting me for the first time? My name is Bwalya, a career strategist & Mentor, dedicated to unlocking individual potential & fostering personal and professional growth. My passion lies in empowering social problem solvers to navigate their career journeys with precision, positioning them for industry dominance in under 5 years. Let's collaborate to define & craft your personalised roadmap today! #mondaymotivation #changemaker #makeadifference #socialimpact #thelinkedinedgechallengewithinneh

Deed and True Impact are teaming up to make it easier to measure the real-world impact of every hour and dollar contributed by employees and companies doing good. This is exciting news for data-driven social impact leaders. True Impact is the leading CSR impact measurement solution. With this integration, Deed and True Impact will revolutionize how companies and nonprofits capture and report their impact data. By teaming up with True Impact, Deed is making the process of impact measurement more streamlined and accessible. Our users can now: 1. See the impact of donation dollars and volunteer hours directly in Deed dashboards. 2. Save time with automatic data capturing and merging between platforms. 3. Access comprehensive impact reports, ensuring everyone from CSR teams to individual employees understands the true value of their efforts. As Deed co-founder and CEO Deevee Kashi says: “Our integration with True Impact is reducing the strain that impact data collection can have on your team and your nonprofit partners—bringing you greater value while you help your community.” Learn more about the integration and how to make better data-driven CSR decisions: https://bit.ly/4aLCkXt

A report by Great Place to Work® found that 88% of employees believe their organization's commitment to social responsibility is important for retaining top talent. It is crucial to understand how fostering Connection, Contribution, Commitment, Communication, and Social Responsibility Culture can elevate your team's engagement to new heights. If you would like to learn more about how Venture 2 Impact can help your company run an effective corporate volunteering program that offers training and development opportunities to your employees, get in touch with us at [email protected]! #employeeengagement #skilledvolunteers #skillsbasedvoluntering #csr #makingadifference #impactfulwednesday

Realized Worth’s Transactional vs. Transformative Volunteering Framework is the basis for how the most effective corporate programs approach social impact. 🚀 So we wanted to share it with you! 💡 Try out this FREE framework as a guide for learning and discussion between your team and your employee volunteer leaders on Transactional vs. Transformative Volunteering: https://bit.ly/3FyjTIH

Joined in the RealTalk conversation with Realized Worth today. From intriguing questions to thought provoking dialogue, it was an amazing 60 minutes filled with so many takeaways on the impact of volunteerism - both intended and unintended. One of many learnings shared... Challenge the assumption: people + time x social impact = positive impact Does it really create positive impact? Just measuring impact with numbers could be undermining the intended impact! Check out the recording! Realized Worth #RealTalk

I've spent my 20-plus-year career building programs in the social impact space -- first in the nonprofit sector, then leading a corporate foundation, and now running my own consultancy. At PIMCO -- the corporate foundation -- I had the opportunity to develop the firm’s philanthropic partnerships and design programming (ranging from hands-on volunteer events to three-month immersive pro bono efforts to firm-wide global campaigns.) Each step of the way, I wondered, “Will employees participate? Or will they see this as 'fluff?'" Turns out -- 99.99999% of employees LOVED participating. As we creatively grew the program into the global giving powerhouse it became, not only did so many communities benefit from our contributions...but our employees benefitted, too. Employees work long hours tied to their desks -- they CRAVE outlets to give back and connect with their deeper purpose. My team and I gave that to them through authentic philanthropic experiences.  Is your younger workforce telling you, “We want to work for a company that’s philanthropic in nature.” If not, they’re likely thinking it. ;) Nowadays, it’s not just about finding a job -- it’s about finding a place where you can connect with your deeper purpose. Could your corporate culture, teams, and offices benefit from deeper connection? No matter how you slice it, CSR brings people together for good. Putting your values into action isn’t an overnight thing -- but has huge benefits over time. So, what do you think? Is it your time to start or bolster your CSR efforts in 2024? #CSR #corporategiving #corporatecitizen #connection #belonging #corporateculture

A powerful personal brand is essential for opening doors and creating opportunities. 🗝️ It’s about more than just what others think; it’s about the legacy you’re building. 💡 Learn how volunteering, going the extra mile at work, and sharing your knowledge can enhance your personal brand. Ready to take control of your brand and career? Dive into our latest article: https://lnkd.in/gp8J87nU #careersuccess #personalbrand #professionaldevelopment

Struggling to achieve high participation goals and create real, long-lasting impact in your employee volunteer programs? Wondering if kit-building is enough to create societal impact? Trying to figure out if volunteering really is a mechanism for change or just a mechanism for numbers? 😪 We’ve all been there. In post-COVID workplaces where engagement and connection are uniquely complex, we are at risk of backsliding into a type of volunteering that not only lacks value, but that affronts the very definition of impact. 🙅 Join this RealTalk conversation to learn how you can extend the impact of volunteering beyond the timeframe of any experience – even when you're kit-building. 🌟 REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/42lCJ0p #csr #socialimpact #esg

Struggling to achieve high participation goals and create real, long-lasting impact in your employee volunteer programs? Wondering if kit-building is enough to create societal impact? Trying to figure out if volunteering really is a mechanism for change or just a mechanism for numbers? 😪 We’ve all been there. In post-COVID workplaces where engagement and connection are uniquely complex, we are at risk of backsliding into a type of volunteering that not only lacks value, but that affronts the very definition of impact. 🙅 Join this RealTalk conversation to learn how you can extend the impact of volunteering beyond the timeframe of any experience – even when you're kit-building. 🌟 REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/42lCJ0p #csr #socialimpact #esg