In a time when many corporate social responsibility programs are stalled, underfunded, or performative, a select few are thriving—and reshaping what’s possible. Earlier this year, we published a post about the 8 most common traps corporate social impact leaders fall into. At the top of

How to stop checking boxes and start building the programs your company—and the world—really needs.

Despite their best intentions, corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs start with good intentions — but far too many disappear within a few years. According to Harvard Business School: 📉 77% of CSR programs are not aligned with business goals ❌ Over 60% fail to achieve

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At MovingWorlds, we see the ripple effects that occur when people volunteer their skills. Our platform connects corporate professionals with social innovators in need of business support—and in doing so, it catalyzes change in every direction: for communities, for companies, and for the people who

Even in uncertain times, one powerful CSR strategy gaining traction is skills-based volunteering (SBV) – programs that enable employees to volunteer their professional skills to nonprofits and community initiatives. Unlike public political stances or polarizing ad campaigns, SBV programs are widely accepted and apolitical. They

If you’re a CSR leader at a global company right now, you’re probably feeling two things at once: The tension is real. You want to launch meaningful programs, but you’re navigating budget scrutiny, legal caution, and employee burnout. You want to inspire your colleagues to

2025 is a complex year. CSR leaders are under pressure to demonstrate impact, reduce risk, and manage programs that are both purpose-driven and politically neutral. At the same time, there’s a growing awareness that employees are craving more than just a paycheck—they’re looking for meaning.

Virtual skills-based volunteering (SBV) – where professionals contribute their expertise to mission-driven organizations – is transforming how support is delivered to social innovators worldwide. Since the pandemic, virtual SBV has surged, unlocking new possibilities for social enterprises to tap into global talent regardless of geography.

Skills-based volunteering (SBV) – where employees donate their professional skills to impact organizations – is rapidly growing as a corporate citizenship strategy​. A strong business case underpins this growth: studies worldwide show that SBV drives tangible ROI through improved employee retention, higher performance, and stronger