From B.U.M to Bamboo

Mon, 03/28/2016 - 15:55

New Report—Hardware Pioneers: Harnessing the Impact Potential of Technology Entrepreneurs

Thu, 04/14/2016 - 15:00

This report investigates the obstacles that block entrepreneurs who are designing innovative technologies for people living in poverty in developing countries and identifies a variety of actors, from foundations to corporates, who are in unique positions to support these pioneers. These actors can leverage their unique resources to strategically support the journeys of these pioneers, from the initial inspiration to ultimate impact at scale.

The U.K., New York and California Increase the National Living and Minimum Wage in the Same Week

Mon, 04/18/2016 - 09:00

One of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne's big ideas was to increase the National Living Wage (NLW) on 1 April 2016 and wasn’t an April Fools!

[VIDEO] Benevity User Conference 2016: Nicole Campbell on Creating Engaging Corporate Social Responsibility Programs

Sun, 04/17/2016 - 13:00

In this video filmed at Benevity's Goodness Matters User Conference, Nicole Campbell, Principal of Goodness Consulting at Benevity, discusses how companies can create engaging corporate social responsibility programs.

[VIDEO] Benevity User Conference 2016: Diane Solinger, Google on Employee Engagement

Tue, 04/19/2016 - 09:00

In this video filmed at Benevity's Goodness Matters User Conference, Diane Solinger, Global Lead, GooglersGive at Google, shares insights on how to engage a global workforce in giving and volunteering opportunities.

Streamlining the Farm-to-Buyer Process to Improve the Livelihoods of Ecuador’s Corn Farmers

Thu, 04/14/2016 - 11:55

[VIDEO] Benevity User Conference 2016: Cora McNeil, UnitedHealth Group on Employee Engagement

Wed, 04/13/2016 - 13:20

In this video filmed at Benevity's Goodness Matters User Conference, Cora McNeil, Senior Program Manager in the Office of Social Responsibility at UnitedHealth Group, describes how giving and volunteering can enhance overall employee health.

LIVESTRONG Welcomes $1 Million Donation from Michigan Couple

Thu, 04/14/2016 - 08:00

When Jeri Mulder was just 20 years old, she went through an experience with cancer that she hoped nobody would ever have to face again. 28 years later, she and her husband Jeff will donate $1 million to the LIVESTRONG Foundation through their family’s Shine Foundation to ensure that cancer patients and survivors get the support and access to care she didn’t have.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Announces Release of 2015 Sustainability Report: “Generating Value, Delivering on Leadership”

Fri, 04/15/2016 - 12:55

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) today announced the release of its 2015 Sustainability Report at its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. The Report reflects another year of progress in FCA's commitment to sustainable growth, which forms an integral part of the Group’s business strategy and has been recognized by the world’s leading sustainability rating agencies for several consecutive years.

Food Waste: The Harvest is Just the Beginning

Tue, 04/12/2016 - 21:15

We waste one-third of our food. That is, quite simply, a failing grade.