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Are you an individual looking to make a change? Are you an employer and want to empower your employees, enhance your brand, and make a positive impact in your community?🤝 Join us in volunteering at ARK AID STREET Mission and discover the incredible benefits of giving back in the workplace. 🙌🏼✨ According to studies, employees who engage in volunteerism are happier, more empowered, and even discover leadership potential. 🌟🧑🤝🧑 On the flip side, companies with volunteer initiatives attract top talent, improve brand perception, and boost employee engagement. 🚀🌿 Ark Aid Street Mission, a nonprofit organization, prioritizes the holistic welfare of community members facing disadvantages. We provide fundamental necessities like food, clothing, bathroom facilities, connections, showers, and laundry while offering unwavering support, embodying the values that everyone is Beheld, Beloved, and Belong. ❤️ Ready to make a difference in your community? Email me at [email protected] and find out more about the volunteer opportunities we have at Ark Aid Street Mission! 💪❤️ #CorporateSocialResponsibility #EmployeeEngagement #MakeADifference #VolunteerPrograms"

I am proud to have shared the stage with fellow Points of Light board member Brenda Robinson at the national conference this week discussing the urgent need for volunteerism in our communities and how UPS is answering the call.    The UPS Foundation has partnered with Points of Light and its boots-on-the-ground affiliates for years to inspire, equip and mobilize people to create a more equitable and just world. Service is in UPS’s DNA, and we’re proud to leverage our resources, expertise, and passion to deliver 30 million volunteer hours by 2030 in communities globally.   This impact is more important now than ever. Volunteerism is on a decline when our world needs urgent help. Research suggests that volunteering is not only beneficial for communities and organizations, but also has positive effects on the wellbeing of the volunteers, creates connectedness and boosts civility.   That’s why The UPS Foundation is laser focused on making volunteer opportunities accessible to all our employees. I urge my fellow servant leaders in the business community to answer the call of countless non-profit organizations who need support from our workforce and to prioritize volunteerism as a key strategy that positively impacts employee engagement, retention, and customer service.    Thank you Points of Light for convening an impactful conference and and inspiring us to lead change together.

Here's how the most caring companies in America are helping employees give back and volunteer in their communities.

 Enhancing Community and Workplace Morale Through Volunteerism Enhance Your Team's Morale and Community Impact – Join Gatesway's Volunteer Program!   I'm thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for businesses looking to make a significant impact in our community while boosting employee morale. As the Chief Development Officer for the Gatesway Foundation, I've seen firsthand the incredible benefits of corporate volunteer programs. Gatesway Foundation supports individuals with intellectual disabilities, helping them lead enriched and fulfilling lives. We're inviting local businesses to participate in a unique initiative that allows employees to volunteer for eight hours at a nonprofit, with full pay. This program is a win-win for everyone involved! Why Participate? Boost Employee Morale: Volunteering as a team builds camaraderie and a sense of shared purpose. Your employees will leave with a sense of joy, purpose, and stronger community connections. Enhance Your Brand: Demonstrate your commitment to social responsibility and community leadership. Financial Incentives: The cost of the payroll for the volunteer day can be submitted as a donation, offering potential tax benefits for your company. Community Impact: Your team’s efforts will bring immense joy and a sense of belonging to the individuals we serve at Gatesway Foundation. Volunteers come for a day but often return for a lifetime, deeply touched by the experience. How to Get Started 1. Express Interest: Comment below or message me directly to learn more. 2. Program Setup: We'll collaborate with you to set up a volunteer program that fits your schedule and meets your team's needs. 3. Engage and Impact: Your employees will have the chance to volunteer at our facilities, engage with our Friends, and witness the positive impact of their efforts. We've never had a volunteer group leave thinking they gave more than they got. Instead, many return, deeply moved by the joy and fulfillment they experience. Let's make a meaningful difference together! 💙 #Volunteerism #CorporateResponsibility #CommunityImpact #EmployeeEngagement #GateswayFoundation #MakeADifference

"Volunteering can be a transactional activity, or it can challenge the way you think about the world and your place in it," says Mandy Iverson. In that vein, the Medtronic Foundation and the Medtronic GIDE team have started a conversation on how to transform corporate volunteering. They created an Equity in Community Engagement Toolkit, and while it isn't available publicly (exclusive content for Medtronic employees!), we were able to share three tips for engaging responsibly with the community -- especially when it comes to corporate volunteer opportunities. First, make sure you’re partnering with organizations that share community-centric values. There are a few things you can look for, such as an organization's mission and values explicitly mentioning a commitment to equity and inclusion and having diverse staff and leadership. Check out the article for the other two tips 📝

Hi LinkedIn Community, The initial eight months of Impact Community Giving have been a whirlwind. I've had the privilege of collaborating with incredible clients, and with a few projects concluding, I now have availability to onboard new clients in early 2024. If you're aware of a nonprofit organization in need of support with Fundraising & Program Impact, or seeking assistance with Board Governance, Recruitment & Development, or if you know of a company interested in establishing Corporate Giving & Volunteerism programs, please feel free to share my information or reach out! #nonprofits #doinggood #consulting #fundraising #programs #nonprofitboards #corporategiving #volunteerism

Here's how the most caring companies in America are helping employees give back and volunteer in their communities.

Here's how the most caring companies in America are helping employees give back and volunteer in their communities.

Comcast NBCUniversal Named One of the Most Community-Minded Companies by Points of Light for 11th Year: For the 11th year, Points of Light has named Comcast NBCUniversal to The Civic 50, which recognizes the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States. Comcast NBCUniversal is one of only a small number of companies that have consistently achieved such high marks in the program’s 12-year history. “The way we invest in and support our communities is such an important part of who we are at Comcast NBCUniversal,” said Dalila Wilson-Scott, EVP and Chief Diversity Officer, Comcast Corporation and President, Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation. “It’s an honor to be named to The Civic 50, and to work with partners and teammates who are doing such great work to help make our communities stronger and our future brighter.” Comcast NBCUniversal’s longstanding commitment to driving positive social impact includes Project UP, our $1 billion digital equity and economic mobility initiative that's opening doors for the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, storytellers, and creators. During another impactful year of collaboration and community investment, we worked to build a future of unlimited possibilities by helping more people gain the connectivity, skills and resources needed to thrive in our digital world. In 2023, we partnered with the National Skills Coalition to help local and state leaders bridge existing workforce development programs with federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program and Digital Equity Act funding – highlighting the role digital skills and workforce development programs play in closing the digital divide. We grew our network of Digital Navigators – trusted individuals trained to help people build digital skills, get a device, and leverage other resources. We also expanded our support of college- and career-readiness programs, in 2023 granting more than $25 million to community organizations that provide skill building, job training and other career development offerings to ensure children and adults have the resources and support needed to build a stronger, more equitable workforce. Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment to community also includes our year-round employee volunteer and engagement programs. In 2023, over 16,000 employees engaged in volunteer efforts and board service dedicating nearly 130,000 volunteer hours. In addition, through our matching gift program, employees raised approximately $6 million in donations supporting community organizations nationwide. The Civic 50 is an initiative of Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service. Determined by an annual survey, the list serves as benchmarking tool and platform for sharing best practices in the corporate citizenship sector.