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3M Volunteers Advance Hands-On Stem Learning

As part of a continued effort to inspire the next generation of scientists, 3M is partnering with DoSomething and Amazon MGM Studios to launch Project STEM Heroes, a nationwide program encouraging young people to explore STEM careers and recognize the mentors who sparked them.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Engage for Good Recognizes the Leaders Shaping Corporate Social Impact

Engage for Good

Environment

Water Stewardship: Why Global Trade Must Invest in the World’s Most Critical Resource

DP World

Environment

Assurant and AT&T Tree for Trade‑In Program Supports Ongoing Reforestation in California Through the Arbor Day Foundation

Arbor Day Foundation

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Pricing Water Risk and Scaling Climate Resilience

NatureVest

Responsible Production & Consumption

Why Living Incomes Matter

Fairtrade America

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Empowered to Build Better: Meet Venelin Krastev

GoDaddy

Environment

The Continuing Evolution of ESG Due Diligence: Why There Are Always Risks to Be Managed and Value to Be Created

Inogen Alliance

Events, Media & Communications

Heart Water Earns Water Stewardship, Resiliency and Water Positive Certifications for Its Rainwater Capture Technology at Its Buda, TX Facility

SCS Global Services

Featured Brands

Expanded Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiatives Tip Off During 2026 NCAA Final Four Weekend

LG Electronics USA partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to enhance mental wellness resources at the host schools of the 2026 NCAA Final Four men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments Indiana University, Indianapolis and Arizona State University

Storytime and Stocks

Investment advisor Craig Robinson had an “A-ha!” moment during his bedtime storytelling routine with his daughters, inspiring the Bull and Bear financial literacy series. He introduced his first book in April 2022.

Hope on Wheels: FedEx Supports The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s canteen trucks—many of them donated by FedEx—play a vital role in supporting communities around the world. While these mobile units are best known for providing meals, water, and comfort during natural disasters and other emergencies

3M Volunteers Advance Hands-On Stem Learning

As part of a continued effort to inspire the next generation of scientists, 3M is partnering with DoSomething and Amazon MGM Studios to launch Project STEM Heroes, a nationwide program encouraging young people to explore STEM careers and recognize the mentors who sparked them.

How To Go ‘Beyond Words’ With Acts of Compassion and Kindness

“Beyond Words” is a story of kindness, empathy and friendship, teaching readers of all ages to express compassion without needing to say a word. The book follows Buddy as he discovers how to support a friend coming home from the hospital.

Gina Adams Honored by Dress for Success As Part of Women Who Inspire Campaign

Gina Adams, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at FedEx, has been recognized by Dress for Success Worldwide as part of its annual Women Who Inspire global campaign.

Prosperity Now Receives $1 Million Wells Fargo Foundation Grant to Support VITA Organizations Nationwide

Prosperity Now receives a $1 million dollar Wells Fargo Foundation grant to support IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) organizations nationwide. Grant expands access to trusted, no-cost tax return preparation services.

PNC Announces New Initiatives to Inspire Outdoor Learning, Classroom Innovation Through PNC Grow Up Great

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., is kicking off Great Month, its annual celebration of PNC Grow Up Great® and high-quality early childhood education, by announcing new initiatives with two longtime collaborators.

Finding Courage in a Feathered Friend

But on that overwhelming day, Arlo was handed something unexpected: a small, soft feathered companion with a gentle heartbeat and a peaceful expression. It was My Special Aflac Duck®, a robotic comfort companion designed for children facing cancer and sickle cell disease.

Scaling Impact and Connectivity Through Technology Donations at Cisco

Through the Cisco Foundation and our corporate Social Impact Investments (SII), we support organizations that use technology in bold, innovative ways — from saving energy to saving lives. 

Recent Alerts

Nonprofit Executive Compensation

Nonprofit Executive Compensation

Sustainability Tips from Colorado Rocky Mountain School (Installment #2)

Sustainability Tips from Colorado Rocky Mountain School (Installment #2)

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. Names Edward J. Lopez Chief Diversity Officer

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. Names Edward J. Lopez Chief Diversity Officer

City of Atlanta Launches Pilot Incentive Based Recycling Program

City of Atlanta Launches Pilot Incentive Based Recycling Program

Green Business League

Green Business League

GE Technology Selected for IGCC Project in Southern California

GE Technology Selected for IGCC Project in Southern California

Sustaining Relevance - A blog by Kathrin Winkler

Sustaining Relevance - A blog by Kathrin Winkler

Sustainability Officer

Sustainability Officer

6 myths about microfinance charity that donors can do without - A blog by The GiveWell Staff

6 myths about microfinance charity that donors can do without - A blog by The GiveWell Staff

Diversity & Inclusion

Deloitte Breaks Ground on “Deloitte University” to Deliver Signature Talent Experience to Its People, Clients

How to Build A Better Nonprofit Board: It's About the Board Chair

How to Build A Better Nonprofit Board: It's About the Board Chair

Sustainability Tips from Colorado Rocky Mountain School Students

Sustainability Tips from Colorado Rocky Mountain School Students

2009 Net Impact Conference will Convene Leaders to Advance Sustainable Global Enterprise

2009 Net Impact Conference will Convene Leaders to Advance Sustainable Global Enterprise

Buying Carbon Credits - A blog by JD Carr

Buying Carbon Credits - A blog by JD Carr

Colorado Rocky Mountain School Work Crews offer meaningful work & create sustainable lifestyles

Colorado Rocky Mountain School Work Crews offer meaningful work & create sustainable lifestyles

Getting Our Hands Dirty - A blog by Ashley Jablow

Getting Our Hands Dirty - A blog by Ashley Jablow

Voting opens for CR Reporting Awards '10

Voting opens for CR Reporting Awards '10

National Association of Mothers’ Centers Wins SDialogue’s “S Contest”

National Association of Mothers’ Centers Wins SDialogue’s “S Contest”

Motivating or Crushing Team Spirit: What We Can Learn from Nonprofit Boards

Motivating or Crushing Team Spirit: What We Can Learn from Nonprofit Boards

Bulrush fiber, Be Green Packaging's primary plant source is gaining U.S. popularity

Bulrush fiber, Be Green Packaging's primary plant source is gaining U.S. popularity

How to Market Your Cause to Skeptical Consumers. A Blog by Paul Klein

How to Market Your Cause to Skeptical Consumers. A Blog by Paul Klein

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Erin Brockovich Leads Nation's Parents in Toxic “Crawl” to Action

Are charities helping? We don’t know. A Blog by The GiveWell Blog

Are charities helping? We don’t know. A Blog by The GiveWell Blog

Be Green Packaging is founding member of Whole Food Planet Foundation's Change for Change Fund

Be Green Packaging is founding member of Whole Food Planet Foundation's Change for Change Fund

Students study beetle kill from the sky

Students study beetle kill from the sky

Latest Campaigns

AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

Working at Chemours

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee knows they are a part of something bigger than themselves and are proud to be a part of...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

GoDaddy | Microbusiness

They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...

PSEG Strength in Service, Sandy and Beyond

Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSE&G continues to protect customers’ utility service from the damaging impact of...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service

KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...

Aflac Voices

Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.

Local Communities

The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...