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Martin Luther King Day & Earth Day Provide Opportunities to Give Back

Martin Luther King Day, a federal day of service, is a great time to start planning outdoor Earth Day events.

CSR, At-HomeGrady LeeJanuary 14, 2021Martin Luther King day, earth day, environment, nonprofit

Sustainability in a COVID-19 World: A Guide for the Events Industry

We are at a critical point in the social impact and sustainability space.

CSRGrady LeeDecember 8, 2020events, sustainability, activations, social impact, COVID19

Party with a Purpose (Virtually!) this Holiday Season

It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to host an in-person holiday party this year. Instead, consider an At-Home Volunteer Program that supports homeless individuals, first responders, military members, children, and seniors.

CSR, Employee Engagement, At-HomeGrady LeeAugust 12, 2020at-home, holiday giving, holiday party

Companies That Are Impacting Children's Education Throughout the Pandemic

Many school districts are making the tough decision to continue online education this fall because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To assist all students and minimize the fallout from not being in the classroom, private companies and local leaders are stepping up.

Corporate, CSRGrady LeeJuly 24, 2020Education, remote learning, covid19, pandemic

A Chat with Mark Webster and the Reward Events Team

Mark Webster, who leads our operations in Europe, discussed sustainability as part of Earth Month. He also discussed companies that are making a big impact in the UK.

Thought Starters, CSRGrady LeeMay 18, 2020mark webster, Give To Get Europe

Engage Your Team With At-Home Volunteering

Give To Get is now offering opportunities for individuals to volunteer from the safety of their own homes.

Employee Engagement, CSRGrady LeeMay 7, 2020volunteering, at-home volunteering

A New North Thanks to COVID-19

The business of social impact and purpose has seen a definite evolution over the past five years as rising generations of employees and consumers demand more while early adopters in impact investing are showing that you can get more from purpose-driven companies. In fact, CECP recently reported that 76% of companies changed their corporate purpose statement in the last five years.

CSR, Thought StartersGrady LeeApril 21, 2020ESG, COVID19, COVID-19, employee culture, community

How to Design a Corporate Purpose Plan that Actually Works

Companies are waking up to the need for a mission beyond profit. The result is often gleaming strategy documents outlining a bold social mission. But these are only thought exercises until they’re executed in the real world.

CSR, CorporateGrady LeeMarch 16, 2020day of service, digitas

Purpose & Strategy: A Winning Combination

Rebecca Henderson, Ph.D., states that the best way to create a high-performing company is to combine purpose and strategic clarity.

Not Cancelled: Social Impact

With the most recent updates surrounding the coronavirus, we are facing many unknowns. That doesn’t mean, however, that you have to stop giving back to your local community.

CSRGrady LeeMarch 10, 2020onsite car programs, social impact in a box

The Antidote to Purpose Washing

As employees and consumers increasingly desire to work for and buy from brands with a social mission, many companies feel pressured to stand for something…

Case Study, Corporate, CSRGrady LeeFebruary 24, 2020

How to Find Your Authentic Corporate Purpose

Now that having a social purpose is essential for businesses that want to maintain brand loyalty and attract quality employees, executives are looking for ways to jump in…

Corporate, CSRGrady LeeFebruary 18, 2020purpose, authenticity, social impact

How to Party With A Purpose This Holiday Season

Increasingly, workers are demanding work that gives back. We offer ways to integrate impact into your corporate holiday plans and satisfy employees’ need for meaning.

Employee Engagement, CSRGrady LeeDecember 16, 2019holiday giving, day of service