Tips for businesses to build a Social Impact Program
Businesses and consumers are increasingly concerned about the social impact of the products and services that they offer. As well as ensuring businesses don’t have a detrimental impact on the environment and communities in which they operate, business leaders are now looking for ways to contribute to a better society. Social Impact Programs are one […]
Why It Is So Important To Give Back To Your Community
Each of us has a life purpose—a reason that we are here. It’s our job to discover what that purpose is and fulfill it. Service sustains and runs the world. I believe the key to being successful and living a legendary life is to balance all aspects of life. Being a true servant of others […]
Why Philanthropists Shouldn’t Waste Time
Philanthropists are a force. There is nothing as powerful as a group of informed individuals willing to act for the betterment of society. However, your philanthropy is also deeply personal. The satisfaction that comes from helping others motivates us to do more, consider what we can accomplish in our lifetime, and assess what we leave […]
Rebuilding Our Future: How Companies Can Begin Investing In Good
The global pandemic has been referred to as “the great reset,” and in many ways, I believe it is. The world was forced to press pause and create a new standard of accountability. Social inequalities around the globe have become painfully apparent and economic policies have showcased vulnerable populations. I’m finding that more is also […]
Philanthropy With A Vision: Building A Culture Of Giving
Philanthropy is a practice that dates back thousands of years, and although it’s gone through several changes, the core of it remains the same—love for humanity. One of the more admirable activities people can do is philanthropy, which ultimately aims to develop a more equitable society. I’ve previously talked about how you can use philanthropy […]
Philanthropy In The Lead Up To And During The Holiday Season
The holiday season is one of my favorite times to spend time with my family and friends, and it has become a very important part of my life. In our busy lives, there is no better time to take a break than the holidays as we are given structured time off to spend time together—whether […]
Leaving A Legacy—Leaving Your Mark On The World
“Immortality is to live your life doing good things, and leaving your mark behind.” —Brandon Lee We spend our entire life searching for purpose and meaning, but why exactly do we focus on that so much? Here’s a good way to envision it—think of yourself as a jazz musician. You play your saxophone riff and […]
Investing In Community Vitality
Successful entrepreneurs understand the crucial role that their community plays in the growth and sustainability of their business. It is a relationship characterized by reciprocity, integral to the makeup of our entire working environment. Once we understand the critical nature of this ecology, we can start to invest accurately in what matters most in corporate […]
How Your Company Can Benefit From Corporate Social Responsibility
Running a business is difficult, and building a brand even more so—trust me, I know. But if there’s one thing every business needs to spend time on, it’s corporate social responsibility (CSR). Whether you’re promoting equal rights, protecting the environment, or helping out the people in your community, partnering with a nonprofit or charity (or […]
Philanthropy’s Role in Your Business
John Rockefeller once said, “The best philanthropy is constantly in search of the finalities—a search for a cause, an attempt to cure evils at their source.” This doesn’t mean you have to combat the evils in the world, but you should strive to improve the wellbeing of others! This idea can take many different forms, […]
