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Why skills-based volunteering is great for employees

When employers demonstrate a commitment to social causes, there is an acute impact on employees and the business. One way to do this is by providing skills-based volunteer opportunities, which leverage workers’ professional skills for the good of others and help volunteering benefits achieve new heights.

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LUCY Outreach and Comcast Volunteers Team Up to Uncover New Funding Opportunities for Camden’s Youth Programs 

For 18 years, LUCY Outreach has been making a difference for kids and teens in Camden, NJ. They offer a safe place where young people can learn, grow, and build confidence, helping them become leaders in their communities while supporting…

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Fenway CDC Enhanced Corporate Engagement Strategy Through Collaboration  with Wayfair Volunteers 

For 52 years, Fenway Community Development Corporation (Fenway CDC) has been improving lives through affordable housing, community programs, and planning initiatives. To enhance its marketing and fundraising efforts, their Resource Development team partnered with Wayfair employees on a transformative skills-based…

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Allstate Foundation’s Skills-Based Volunteering Event Boosts Nonprofit Efforts to End Domestic Violence and Abuse 

The Allstate Foundation, in collaboration with Common Impact, hosted a July flash consulting event—a day dedicated to skills-based volunteering to empower nonprofits focused on preventing domestic violence, and ending the cycle of abuse. More than 90 Allstate employees with expertise…

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Empowering a Purpose-Driven Workforce Through Volunteerism: A Skills-Based Perspective 

Workplace trends, like the employee engagement crisis and the growing attention to companies’ responsibilities towards sustainability and corporate citizenship, reflect a workforce that increasingly values purpose-driven initiatives and social engagement from employers and brands. 63% of employees surveyed for the…

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Skills in Action: Srinidhi Aduri’s Volunteering Experience with Fidelity Investments and Common Impact 

For two decades, Common Impact has crafted engaging initiatives to bolster Fidelity’s social impact initiatives while weaving community engagement into the fabric of the employee experience. Our partnership with Fidelity and their dedicated volunteers continues to flourish, so we sat down with…

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Karl Sather’s Contributions to Social Impact at Fidelity Investments

Common Impact’s collaborative efforts thrive on the commitment of dedicated companies and their corporate volunteers who generously contribute their expertise to nonprofits. For 20 years, Fidelity and Common Impact have partnered to create impactful employee engagement initiatives, strengthening Fidelity’s social impact and incorporating community engagement…

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Empowering Communities: Teresa Pelletier on Financial Education and Volunteerism at Fidelity Investments 

Teresa Pelletier’s journey has been marked by a deep-rooted commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of people and communities. Starting her career as a local reporter, Teresa developed a passion for community engagement in print media before moving into community relations…

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Redefining Financial Education for Young Minds with Twyla Prindle in Partnership with Fidelity Investments and Common Impact

Financial literacy is often overlooked in mainstream education, yet it is a vital skill that can significantly influence an individual’s lifelong outcomes. That is why Twyla Prindle introduces financial education to children as young as seven in her innovative and…

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Build stronger communities: Sharonda Glover’s Inspiring Journey at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago and Collaboration with Common Impact and The Allstate Foundation 

At the heart of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago‘s mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and advocate for peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Sharonda Glover, an integral figure in the organization’s marketing endeavors, amplifies this mission through storytelling, community…

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