Nonprofit SBV Toolkit
Welcome to Common Impact’s Skills-Based Volunteering (SBV) Toolkit! Since 2000, Common Impact has supported nonprofits in effectively utilizing skills-based volunteering to build internal capacity to… Keep reading
Welcome to Common Impact’s Skills-Based Volunteering (SBV) Toolkit! Since 2000, Common Impact has supported nonprofits in effectively utilizing skills-based volunteering to build internal capacity to… Keep reading
Check out Re-Quilibrium's podcast featuring our own, Danielle Holly.Two paths operate in parallel. On one path, a corporate leader wakes up, goes to work, and deploys… Keep reading
In this episode of Community Voices of Change, Daniel Horgan interviews Common Impact CEO, Danielle Holly about Common Impact, her work with companies on skill-based… Keep reading
A tool to help nonprofit organizations calculate the true value of pro bono for their organization, including assessing organizational value and investment. Keep reading
Schwab's skills-based volunteering program invites local nonprofits to work with experienced Schwab employees on specific business challenges, enabling these high-impact organizations to do even more good. This… Keep reading
During their annual conference, Points of Light gathered volunteers from across the service movement to capture what they stand for. Keep reading
In this episode of the Champions for Social Good Podcast, Jamie Serino, Director of Marketing for the MicroEdge Division of Blackbaud speaks with Common Impact's CEO, Danielle Holly about our work… Keep reading
Originally published in ForthWorth Magazine, FWinc. In our last discussion of leadership, we were introduced to a leadership model that is applicable in a wide… Keep reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Swim the Charles: Today...and maybe everyday? The Charles River Conservancy kicks off a Swim the Charles fundraising campaign and releases feasibility study supporting… Keep reading
Filled with concisely written articles, this monthly newsletter offers practical tips and techniques that will strengthen all your volunteer efforts. You’ll be linked with thousands… Keep reading
Charles Schwab and Marriott International launch New Models New York, October 27, 2015 -- Common Impact, a nonprofit that pioneered corporate skills-based volunteering as a… Keep reading
Marks 15 Years Strengthening Local Communities BOSTON, Sept. 21, 2015 -- Common Impact, a nonprofit that pioneered corporate skills-based volunteering as a resource for strengthening… Keep reading
An interactive tool for nonprofits to assess organizational readiness to absorb skilled volunteers and manage a pro bono project. Keep reading
An interactive tool for nonprofits to assess project readiness Keep reading
A description of what to look for when you’re selecting the person on your staff to manage skills-based volunteers Keep reading
A toolkit to get you ready to recruit skills-based volunteers that are right for you. Walk through defining a project, crafting a volunteer job description,… Keep reading
A 101 guide to the “social impact” space targeted for individuals of all backgrounds who are looking to build their know-how and networks in purpose-driven… Keep reading
We’ve synthesized the research for you! A collection of what you need to know about Millennials and what they bring to the workforce. Keep reading
What are you looking to develop in yourself? Take this short “quiz” to identify the type of SBV project that reinforces your unique goals for… Keep reading
The story, business case, and metrics in an easy-to-use presentation to help you socialize and educate your team on SBV programs Keep reading
A framework for approaching and defining metrics that communicate the business and social value of SBV Keep reading
A how-to for corporate leaders thinking about developing or transforming an SBV program into a leadership development initiative Keep reading
A guide to SBV that demonstrates how small business employers can to tap into their employee’s skillsets, attract and retain employees and create a purpose-driven… Keep reading
A practical resource focused on helping small-to-mid-sized businesses build give back programs into their organizations. Keep reading
Nonprofits are significantly underinvesting in organizational development, due to funders/donors pushing to keep overhead rates low, even as nonprofits face increased competition in a quickly… Keep reading
As community organizations face greater needs but find fewer resources available to meet those needs, nonprofit leaders and supporters must take a careful look at… Keep reading
Helping nonprofits make the case for skilled volunteering to ease critical capacity constraints is the focus of this third of three Capital One-sponsored Common Impact… Keep reading
The majority of nearly 200 nonprofit leaders surveyed report that budgetary constraints and limited access to expertise are key barriers to building organizational sustainability. In… Keep reading
The first four millennial impact reports have given organizations, causes, leaders, fundraisers and individuals around the world better insight into the next generation of volunteers,… Keep reading
Evaluation is a valuable tool your organization can use to showcase the impact of your skills-based volunteering engagement. Communicating the outcomes of your project to… Keep reading
Today, it’s widely regarded as everyone’s responsibility to protect the environment and give back socially, and consumers think that corporations are no exception. But do consumers really… Keep reading
A Billion + Change has mobilized hundreds of companies—from the largest in the Fortune 100 to the smallest sole proprietorship—to give back to their communities… Keep reading
Since 2010, True Impact has collected volunteerism impact data from more than 36,000 employees across 36 companies and organizations. And while fewer than 15% of… Keep reading
CECP’s Valuation Guide defines all terms used in the Giving in Numbers Survey to ensure consistent reporting across participating companies. This is a useful tool… Keep reading
How can a realistic economic value be put on volunteer time? By putting a value in what volunteers do at the task level. The Economic Impact… Keep reading
For anyone open to a career move, we live in an era of unprecedented transparency. More job opportunities are viewable online, and the available context –… Keep reading
An innovative, sector-leading measurement service for quantifying and benchmarking the social and business value of volunteerism. Keep reading
Common Impact helps Charles Schwab lead new pilot "skills marathons:" half-day volunteer flash consulting engagements in San Francisco and Denver. Keep reading
The societal benefits of corporate volunteering are clear, but can business reap the rewards too? Replay the live panel discussion. Keep reading
Volunteer programs are not just about helping the community. Businesses are reaping the recruiting rewards too. Keep reading
This report is the second of a three part study of nonprofit operational effectiveness and key success factors for skills-based volunteering success. The report identifies… Keep reading
If you are interested in establishing a volunteer program for employees at your company as a way to help the community, where do you start?… Keep reading
Common Impact, a nonprofit organization that is helping global companies and local nonprofits build stronger communities through employee engagement programs, announced that Capital One has… Keep reading
For many, the term "corporate philanthropy" conjures images of giant checks, black-tie gala fundraisers and fancy charity auctions. But today's corporate philanthropists are looking not… Keep reading
Common Impact, a nonprofit organization that is helping global corporations and local non-profits build stronger communities through employee engagement programs, announced today that a new… Keep reading
When Tom Hamel became the director of operations for Generations Inc, the literacy nonprofit was poised to expand its programs by 600 percent. It was… Keep reading
Common Impact was pleased to host Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO of GE, in a gathering of more than 200 business, philanthropic, and social sector… Keep reading