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Volunteer Programs Can Build Morale and Improve Retention

Employer-sponsored volunteer programs can build goodwill within the local community and boost a company’s image. They also can help retain employees by teaching them new skills and improving their morale, according to a 2023 global study conducted for investment company Ares Management by Edge Research.

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Empowering Girls: La’Keisha Gray-Sewell and Girls Like Me Project’s Collaboration with Common Impact and The Allstate Foundation 

As the Founder and Executive Director of Girls Like Me Project, La’Keisha Gray-Sewell is committed to empowering African American girls. Her mission is to help them critically examine social, cultural, and political ideologies in media, including negative stereotypes. Her organization equips them with…

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Empowering Underserved Students: A 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation Collaboration with Common Impact and Unum Group 

Access to higher education can sometimes feel like a distant dream for underserved high school students, but Andrew H. Ragland, CEO and Founder of 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation, is changing that narrative. We met Andrew through a collaborative skills-based volunteering…

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Nonprofit Leadership Spotlight: Aka Denjongpa,Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts

Meet Aka Denjongpa, a seasoned leader committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, combined with a remarkable talent for problem-solving and fostering collaboration. Currently serving as the Director of Community Engagement and partnerships at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts,…

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Prioritizing Mental Health: How Companies Can Support Employees During Economic Uncertainty

To support employees during economic downturns, companies are using strategies like employee assistance programs (EAPs) and engagement initiatives such as skills-based volunteering, alongside stress management resources and transparent communication, to foster a resilient and inclusive workplace culture.

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Nonprofit Leadership Spotlight: Binka Le Breton, Iracambi Rainforest Research and Conservation 

Common Impact highlights outstanding leaders at the forefront of climate action and sustainability. Today we hear from Binka Le Breton, an award-winning author, environmentalist, and activist. Binka lives in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, where she co-directs Iracambi Research Center and serves as an International Leason.…

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