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Corporate Social Responsibility in 2023: Five Predictions

In 2022, we saw advancements in the corporate social responsibility (CSR) space. We expect those to continue into the next year and beyond. Here are the five trends that we think will make the biggest influence in the next year.

Co-Founder & CEO Grady Lee Speaks to Corinna Bellizzi of Care More. Be Better.

In today's world, brands and companies are leveraging their power through volunteerism for social good. By mobilizing willing volunteers, not only are they providing a positive social impact but gaining a competitive edge along the way. Grady Lee discusses corporate volunteerism with Corinna Bellizzi of the Care More. Be Better. podcast.

Social Impact Measurement: An Interview with Seth Goddard of Metrics.Earth

Seth Goddard created the OAKs (Objectives, Alignments and Key Results) Salesforce application to help individuals declare their company’s purpose, meet their objectives, and align their business ecosystems for sustainability. He sat down with us to discuss the app.

How Do Brands Create Impact Through Their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives? An Interview with Anita Ortiz

Using diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to create lasting change in your organization is possible.

Thought StartersGrady LeeJuly 9, 2021diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, dei, pride, Juneteenth

Actions to Unite Employee Volunteers at In-Person Events: A webinar with Give To Get & America's Charities

As individuals return to work, we’re recommending ways to host employee volunteer events safely. Join the Give To Get and America’s Charities teams for this educational webinar.

Free Employee Volunteer Events: How to Make the Most of a Minimal Budget

In an ideal world, every corporate social responsibility department would have unlimited funds. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. That doesn’t mean that you can’t encourage employees to volunteer together. You may, however, need to reframe your expectations. Here are some ways to make the best of a minimal budget.

Thought Starters, CSRGrady LeeApril 19, 2021volunteer events, volunteering, employee engagement, free events

Give To Get Presents: How to Host Successful Employee Volunteer Events Despite the Pandemic

Employees still want to support their local communities through volunteerism, and yet, ever-changing public health protocols have forced many of these opportunities online which are difficult for large groups to navigate. How do you find high-quality programming that supports company-wide social impact goals?

Three Common Social Impact Pitfalls

If the last year taught us anything, it has taught us that the only way that we will be able to get to the other side of the pandemic is by taking care of each other – whether through individual actions or corporate engagement. For corporations, the best way to do this is by building a robust, authentic social impact strategy.

Strategy, Thought StartersGrady LeeMarch 16, 2021social impact, social impact strategy, car, car strategy

Grady Lee Discusses Sustainability at IBTM World

Give To Get CEO Grady Lee discusses sustainability at IBTM World, a conference of events industry leaders throughout the world.

Social Impact Trends: What's Coming in 2021

With the year winding down, several important trends are emerging for 2021. We expect that the purpose economy will accelerate. We also anticipate that people will want to gather again and serve those in their local community face-to-face.

Thought StartersGrady LeeDecember 16, 2020purpose economy, purpose, events, in-person events, community, geography, location

Gifts That Give Back: Your 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

This year, we’re highlighting gifts that give back this holiday season.

A Social Entrepreneur's 2020 Reading List

As the year ends, we’re rounding up the best books for social entrepreneurs.

Give To Get Joins Vote Early Day Initiative

Give To Get has joined the Vote Early Day initiative and encourages Americans to vote on October 24.

Brands, Thought StartersGrady LeeOctober 12, 2020vote, vote early day, voter registration, More Than a Vote, Lakers

Hurricanes, Earthquakes, and Wildfires: How to Help in a Natural Disaster

Assisting victims of a natural disaster has become more complicated in the age of coronavirus. Learn how to give back to those who have been impacted by earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disasters.

After Pride: Ways to Continue to Support the LGBTQ+ Community

Each June, our attention turns to Pride Month. However, the LGBTQ+ community needs support year round. This list of nonprofits provides opportunities for you to support through volunteering as a crisis counselor, advocating on behalf of others, or providing monetary donations.

Thought Starters, ActivationsGrady LeeJune 29, 2020lgbtq, pride month, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer

How to Support Ending Racial Injustice

There are many actions that one can take to better understand what’s happening in the United States right now whether you’d like to protest, donate to nonprofits, or would learn more about how we’ve reached this point in our history.

Thought StartersGrady LeeJune 3, 2020books, podcasts, racial equality, social justice

A Chat with Mark Webster and the Reward Events Team

Mark Webster, who leads our operations in Europe, discussed sustainability as part of Earth Month. He also discussed companies that are making a big impact in the UK.

Thought Starters, CSRGrady LeeMay 18, 2020mark webster, Give To Get Europe

A New North Thanks to COVID-19

The business of social impact and purpose has seen a definite evolution over the past five years as rising generations of employees and consumers demand more while early adopters in impact investing are showing that you can get more from purpose-driven companies. In fact, CECP recently reported that 76% of companies changed their corporate purpose statement in the last five years.

CSR, Thought StartersGrady LeeApril 21, 2020ESG, COVID19, COVID-19, employee culture, community