MilliporeSigma Announces First Stops in National Curiosity Cube™ Tour

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 12:35

MilliporeSigma today announced nine stops for the first half of its national, year-long Curiosity Cube™ tour. Built on the company’s successful Curiosity Labs™ program, the Curiosity Cube™—a 22x10-foot, retrofitted shipping container that has been transformed into a mobile science lab—is sparking scientific curiosity through interactive, hands-on science experiments.

Five Nonprofits Receive National Award for Driving Positive Change in Underserved Communities from The Atlantic and Allstate

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 09:00

At a social innovation summit in the nation’s capital last week, The Atlantic and Allstate honored five nonprofits with Renewal Awards for their innovative, grassroots approach to solving our nation’s most pressing challenges.

Innovative Your CSR at this Workplace Giving Conference

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 07:10

Amidst this time of political tumult, emotions are running high and companies are caught in the crossfire. For corporate social responsibility (CSR) and HR managers, it can be difficult to understand how to leverage volunteer and giving programs in ways that respond to current events without being overly reactive to them.

Making the Match, Part 1: Differentiating Technical and Strategic Support in Pro Bono Programming

Mon, 04/17/2017 - 13:35

At the Taproot Foundation, we see two distinct kinds of pro bono support: technical and strategic. Understanding which type nonprofits need is essential, both to ensure nonprofits receive the right support and that corporate talent has a positive experience.

Making the Match: A 3-Part Series for Corporate Pro Bono Leaders from Taproot

Mon, 04/10/2017 - 13:30

It’s a common misconception that the bigger and more complex a pro bono initiative is, the higher the impact will be for nonprofits, your employees, and the company itself. In fact, the biggest determinant of a program’s impact is not its scale or complexity but the quality of the match between employees’ expertise and nonprofits’ needs. Great pro bono initiatives have one thing in common – the right support for the right nonprofit at the right time.

MetLife Foundation Announces Sponsorship Of “Multipliers of Prosperity” For A Third Year

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 09:05

GSK is Proud to Support the Movement to Build a Healthier Community in East St. Louis, IL

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 14:30

“The State of the Movement is strong,” declared Montez Holton, a junior at East St. Louis Senior High School, referring to the East Side Aligned collective impact “movement” in East St. Louis, IL. Working across sectors and organizations, the East St. Louis community has come together to help young people feel safe and secure in their community, be ready to succeed in school and work and empower them to create change.

National Rebuilding Month: Rebuilding Together Affiliates Impact

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 15:00

During #RebuildingMonth, Rebuilding Together affiliates are planning to complete over 1,700 rebuilding projects, including homes and community centers across the country.

Volunteers and Corporate Sponsors Needed for Fairfax CASA’s 7th Annual Run for the Children 8K Race & 3K Run/Walk

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 12:30

Since its inception in 2010, the Fairfax Run for the Children has become a “must-do” event for runners, families and businesses across Northern Virginia. On average, this race attracts nearly 1,000 runners and walkers, 250 volunteers, and raises almost $85,000 each year to support Fairfax CASA’s advocacy work with abused and neglected children in the community.

Volkswagen Employees Against Racism

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 10:30

The Volkswagen Group has sent out a clear signal against xenophobia during the International Weeks Against Discrimination. Supported by the Board, about 40 locations, brands and subsidiaries worldwide participated in the "I am against racism" photo campaign.