Volunteering & Community

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How Taproot Foundation Helps Nonprofits Maximize Volunteers Through Pro Bono Services
This week's Business of Giving features Lindsay Firestone Gruber, president & CEO of the Taproot Foundation.
Xylem Watermark Expands Impact Efforts With First Large-Scale Mexico Project
Through Xylem Watermark’s partnership with Planet Water and the Flex Foundation, 10 primary schools in Aguascalientes, Mexico recently received clean water access through community-based water filtration systems and hygiene education programs.
Tackling Local Issues Through Citywide Days of Skilled Service
Companies are thinking more expansively about how to work with their neighboring businesses to target regional issues. Common Impact is facilitating these partnerships through Skills for Cities, its model for localized days of skilled service.
275 Volunteers Celebrate Timberland’s Serv-a-palooza and Transform Nine Sites in Lawrence, MA
Last week, as part of the brand’s 22nd annual Serv-a-palooza event, Timberland convened more than 275 volunteers for a powerful day of community service in Lawrence, MA
Strengthening Supply Chain Reporting
A leadership forum on strengthening supply chain sustainability reporting has been launched by the Global Reporting Initiative
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Pro Bono Perspectives Episode 34: Gary Levante, Bershire Bank
This Pro Bono Week bonus episode returns to Danielle Holly's conversation with Gary Levante, Senior Vice President of Corporate Responsibility & Culture at Berkshire Bank and one of the collaborators behind Skills for Cities.
Afore XXI Banorte Adopta el Código de Conducta Profesional de Gestores de Inversión del CFA Institute
Afore XXI Banorte adoptó hoy el Código de Conducta Profesional del Gestor de Inversiones del CFA Institute, con lo que se convierte en la primera Afore en México en adherirse a este marco.
Capacity Commons: Scaling Pro Bono in the Social Sector
Skilled volunteering offers a transformative opportunity for organizations with capacity needs with over 70% of nonprofits reporting that pro bono service would enable them to increase their impact. Capacity Commons is helping them make it happen.
Solar Flowers Bloom in Communities
To earn Petal certification from the Living Product Challenge, products must have a net-positive impact on the planet and its inhabitants.
Be Safe, Be Seen on Halloween: Tips From FedEx & Safe Kids
As an expert behind the wheel, FedEx has teamed up for 20 years with Safe Kids Worldwide to make sure everyone on the road is as safe as possible on Halloween.