Podcasts, Influencers, and News You Should Follow if Your Are Working to Create Purposeful and Impact-Driven Organizations

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

A Brief History of Virtual Volunteering In 1997, Impact Online’s Virtual Volunteering Project launched as the world’s first virtual volunteering initiative (which later become VolunteerMatch). In 2000, the United Nations built on the trend with the launch of its Online Volunteering initiative. Since then, technology

Technology plays a crucial role in making skills-based volunteering programs seamless, scalable, and impactful. The right platform can help match employees at scale with meaningful opportunities, track impact, and ensure alignment with business goals. In an era where CSR programs are under increased pressure to

This International Women’s Day, as millions celebrate the achievements of women worldwide, we are honored to spotlight some of the incredible enterprises within our network that are actively transforming women’s lives. These organizations are not just breaking barriers — they’re building pathways for women to

As companies face economic pressures and shifting workforce dynamics, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) leaders must rethink how to scale employee engagement programs. Skills-based volunteering is a proven strategy to drive employee development, engagement, and social impact—but these programs can be really time intensive to manage,

In an era of political and economic uncertainty, corporate social responsibility (CSR) leaders face heightened scrutiny to justify their budgets while demonstrating impact. The silver lining? This is also an opportunity to innovate, align more deeply with business goals, and position your program as a

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Why Social Procurement is the Future of Responsible Business A recent report by Impact Europe, Sattva and SAP reveals a clear trend: 80% of businesses see social procurement as a solution to meeting their sustainability goals. This isn’t just about responding to consumer demand —

What to Expect from COP29 Climate change experts and leaders will gather in Azerbaijan for COP29 next week, at the end of what is likely to have been the hottest year on record. COP29 has become known as the “Finance COP” – for the first

UNGA & Climate Week Climate Week NYC took place the last week of September, in conjunction with the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. The theme for 2024 is “It’s Time,” as climate scientists report that last year broke the 1.5 degrees Celsius

The Role of Water in the SDGs Last week was World Water Week, which focused this year on the theme of water cooperation for peace and security. It’s a theme that asks us to recognize our inherent interdependence on each other, as well as the

A roundup of the latest social impact news, jobs, events, and community wins from our TRANSFORM Support Hub and broader impact ecosystem.

The latest social impact news, jobs, events, and insights from across our global network and the broader impact ecosystem.

A roundup of the latest social impact news, growth opportunities for social enterprises, impact jobs, and resources from across our global network.