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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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Lilian Wang’s Impactful Volunteering with STEM Advantage
At the heart of STEM Advantage‘s mission lies a powerful commitment to mentor, prepare, and inspire ethnic minorities, females, and first-generation students to pursue careers in STEM fields. This cause serves as a beacon of hope for countless individuals striving…
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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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Jason Black’s Dedication to Social Impact and Volunteerism at NVIDIA
At NVIDIA, giving back is a big part of the company’s culture. Through their Inspire 365 initiative, NVIDIA empowers employees like Jason Black to turn their passion for giving back into action. Jason, a robotics content marketing lead, is a…
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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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Empowering Girls: La’Keisha Gray-Sewell and Girls Like Me Project’s Collaboration with Common Impact and The Allstate Foundation
As the Founder and Executive Director of Girls Like Me Project, La’Keisha Gray-Sewell is committed to empowering African American girls. Her mission is to help them critically examine social, cultural, and political ideologies in media, including negative stereotypes. Her organization equips them with…
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Empowering Underserved Students: A 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation Collaboration with Common Impact and Unum Group
Access to higher education can sometimes feel like a distant dream for underserved high school students, but Andrew H. Ragland, CEO and Founder of 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation, is changing that narrative. We met Andrew through a collaborative skills-based volunteering…
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Redefining Workplace Engagement: From Casual Collisions to Conscious Connections
How can organizations effectively maintain team cohesion and connectivity in an online work environment, and what strategies or tools are most conducive to achieving this?
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Nonprofit Leadership Spotlight: Aka Denjongpa,Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts
Meet Aka Denjongpa, a seasoned leader committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, combined with a remarkable talent for problem-solving and fostering collaboration. Currently serving as the Director of Community Engagement and partnerships at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts,…
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Nonprofit Leadership Spotlight: Sherri Farris, YWCA Evanston North Shore
Throughout her career spanning the public and non-profit sectors, Sherri has emerged as a beacon of innovation and leadership, adept at spearheading transformative initiatives.
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Fostering Change During Black Philanthropy Month and Beyond
This annual observance amplifies the impact of Black giving while shedding light on the unique challenges Black communities fac
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Volunteer Spotlight: Alexa Tang, Arity
After just one skills-based volunteering event, Alexa Tang felt the pull to continue giving back in this meaningful way. The opportunity to utilize her specialized expertise and talent to optimize operations and amplify the impact of mission-driven organizations was a…