How OhioHealth Surpasses Their Associate Volunteering Goals

Fri, 10/21/2016 - 09:15

OhioHealth increased volunteer participation rates by over 4,000 hours in just one year. To be specific, they set a goal to track 18,500 volunteer hours in 2016 — a goal which they met and then surpassed by reaching 22,618 volunteer hours. I wanted to know how they did it.

Q&A with Devin Thorpe, Founder of Your Mark on the World Center

Thu, 10/20/2016 - 17:20

Devin Thorpe was a finance guy until he realized life wasn’t all about the money. As a new-media journalist and founder of the Your Mark on the World Center, Devin has established himself as a champion of social good.

Finding Connection Through Volunteerism at NetSuite

Thu, 10/20/2016 - 18:25

NetSuite's Volunteer Time Off policy gives all employees 16 hours of paid time to volunteer in their local communities. In this post, one NetSuite employee shares how volunteerism has helped him forge connections with colleagues and give back to his community.

When Disaster Strikes, Associates Provide Real-Time Relief

Thu, 10/27/2016 - 11:30

Because there are about 30 Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations in the Baton Rouge area where the flooding eventually hit, the company’s Emergency Operations Center had a responsibility to local associates and communities.

WATCH | Cargill Employees Volunteer with Feeding America in Wisconsin

Mon, 10/24/2016 - 09:35

Cargill employees volunteered with Feeding America to package 53,740 meals for those in need in Eastern Wisconsin.

Ideas That Matter 2016 | ALL AMERICA: We See Changemakers Everywhere

Thu, 11/03/2016 - 10:00

Taproot Foundation and True Impact Release a Practical Guide to Help Companies Measure the Social Return of their Pro Bono Service Programs

Tue, 10/25/2016 - 15:15

Taproot Foundation and True Impact recognized the lack of pro bono program measurement standards and common confusion over how to measure the effects of pro bono service. Together, with support from Mastercard, they demystified this issue by developing a practical guide for corporate social responsibility (CSR) professionals. This new resource will help corporate pro bono practitioners seize opportunities to better tell the story of their impact on the nonprofits they serve, validate their investment, and continuously improve their offerings.

Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council Honors FCA US with Two Awards

Fri, 10/21/2016 - 09:15

FCA US LLC was named Corporation of the Year at the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council’s 33rd annual Ambassadors Championing Excellence Awards, honoring excellence and ongoing commitment to working with and helping to develop and mentor minority business enterprises. Kevin Bell, Head of Diversity Supplier Development at FCA US, also received the Jethro Joseph Advocate of the Year Award.

3S Awards 2016 Call for Applications

Thu, 10/20/2016 - 15:30

The 2016 GSC 3S Awards is the global benchmark for excellence in sustainable and socially responsible practices in global sourcing and supply. The 3S Awards is an international awards program now accepting applications and nominations!

2017 Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships Now Open

Thu, 10/20/2016 - 11:30

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation recently recognized Ian McKenna, also known as The Giving Gardener, age 12, from Austin, TX for driving awareness and being a catalyst for eliminating hunger in his community.