We’re excited to be sponsors for the upcoming Nasdaq and NLX “Rock the Office” Benefit! Live streaming and recorded video segments will bring us back together as we help Little Kids Rock and Gender Amplified bring music and music production back to young students and women.
Join the fun on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 to celebrate! The event teaser will take place at 10AM ET for 30 minutes followed by the main event at 6PM ET. If you have any questions, please contact Mike.Viola@Nasdaq.com or click here to view the sponsorship deck.
Proceeds from this event will be donated to support two nonprofit organizations: Little Kids Rock, a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that transforms lives by restoring, expanding, and innovating music education in our schools, and Gender Amplified, a non-profit organization that aims to celebrate women and non-binary individuals in music production, raise their visibility and develop a pipeline for girls and young women to get involved behind the scenes as music producers
About Lookout Foundation
The Lookout Foundation invests in communities outside our own doors where we can see the results. Its mission is to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education for women, girls, and other underserved groups, and security and privacy rights for all.
The Lookout Foundation is a public charity and a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. It is entirely run by Lookout employees on a voluntary basis. Employee-led committees decide where and how Foundation money is distributed, and organize activities to donate time to local organizations.
Originally published at PRNewswire.
NORMAN, Okla., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Nextep Charitable Foundation supports The Virtue Center with a $30,000 donation toward their effort to build a new facility. The Virtue Center is a nonprofit organization in Norman dedicated to helping those struggling with addiction and related mental health challenges.
Individuals and families struggling with substance abuse, compulsive gambling, and mental health issues including trauma can utilize The Virtue Center’s services, including individual and group therapy, peer recovery support, case management, and more.
“We’re excited to partner with The Virtue Center for a number of reasons — most importantly, we love how their mission aligns with our values,” said Brian Fayak, Nextep founder and CEO. “Through our charitable foundation, we’re committed to supporting nonprofit organizations in need, and as a company, we’re committed to helping our employees better understand mental health and encouraging them to get the help they need. This made The Virtue Center an easy yes when they reached out for help.”
The Nextep Charitable Foundation’s donation will go straight toward The Virtue Center’s Capital Campaign to build a new facility, specifically the outdoor therapy space.
“The new facility will incorporate trauma-informed design principles to welcome people searching for recovery, help them to know they are important, and destigmatize the disease of addiction and mental health issues,” said Teresa Collado, Executive Director, The Virtue Center.
Nextep’s leadership felt sponsoring a therapy space would be a perfect fit because of Nextep’s commitment to mental health. Leadership encourages Nextep employees to find the help and space they need to become and stay mentally healthy. Last year, Nextep started sponsoring a meditation app for all of its employees and carved out dedicated meditation rooms for employees to use at any time during the workday.
You can support The Virtue Center by donating, volunteering, or giving gifts off their Amazon Wishlist. To learn more about The Virtue Center and its programs, visit thevirtuecenter.org.
About The Nextep Charitable Foundation
As a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), Nextep works with companies to provide outsourced services, including payroll, benefits, HR, compliance, and more. Since its beginnings, Nextep and its employees have had a heart for giving back. So, Nextep formed the Nextep Charitable Foundation to create a stronger platform to donate, volunteer, and give back. In partnership with the Pledge 1% movement, Nextep donates money, offers free services to nonprofits, and the employees volunteer their time, both in and outside of work.
About Nextep
As a CPEO, Nextep provides small and mid-sized companies access to big-company benefits and HR services, which can help them become premier employers. With Nextep as a partner, businesses have comprehensive HR, benefits, payroll, and risk and compliance solutions without the burden of administrative duties. For more info on how a PEO helps a business, visit https://www.nextep.com/services/peo.
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Pledge 1%’s #WomenWhoLead series celebrates female leaders who are paving the way for the next generation. While our featured leaders come from a variety of backgrounds and industries, they are united in their efforts to promote equality for all women in the workplace. We’ve asked them to share a bit about their journey to success, as well as lessons they’ve learned along the way.
What is your name and title?
Renée van Poppel, Senior Consultant and Strategic Advisor at Supply Value.
Briefly (1-2 sentences) describe your current role.
My role is twofold. First, I work at large (Government) organizations as a strategic consultant focused on IT and organizational change. Second, I am the strategic advisor of Supply Value, meaning that I investigate possibilities and start initiatives that focus on reaching our long term goals. For this, my horizon is at t+12 months to t+4 years.
How did you get here? Please share any quick stories from past work experiences.
Straight out of university, I started at Supply Value as a procurement trainee and from there, grew along with the company. In five years, we grew from 6 to around 45 employees, so there were many opportunities to learn and grow. I was able to support this growth at Supply Value with challenging assignments at interesting organizations, which led me to join the management team of Supply Value in January 2020.
In your opinion, what’s the #1 decision or move you’ve made that has helped advance your career?
Forcing myself to reflect on my growth and taking control of my next career steps. I discovered that I am driven by creating value for society, so I’m motivated by stakeholder value rather than shareholder value. My decisions since then have centered on these values: value for society and professional growth. That corresponds with how I view decisions; I don’t think I make a lot of big decisions at all. For me, it’s more about having values on which you can base many small decisions. Additionally, I try to explore and substantiate my alternatives by talking about them with people I trust. Their point of view and their reflections mean a lot because it enables me to broaden my scope of thinking.
What’s the number one challenge you face as a woman in your industry?
I am very happy to work in an organization that is very welcoming and open to everyone. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Discrimination has no place in society and we should all work to diminish this. For me, at some organizations, I have experienced ageism. As a young senior consultant with a name that is also often used for men, I experience that I really have to prove myself before being taken seriously. I always strive for my next assignment to be challenging, this often means that I haven’t done it before. The reflex is usually to value experience (in years) over eagerness and the ability to learn and grow quickly. The fact that someone does not have 20+ years of experience in a field does not mean that someone isn’t able to do the job well.
Do you have any mentors? What does mentorship mean to you?
Not explicitly, but I have a number of people who I look to for advice or with who I like to discuss ideas or thoughts. This interaction brings ideas to a higher level and generates new insights. To me, this interaction is key in personal and professional growth; always broaden your view.
What advice do you have for women who are just starting their career?
Contact professionals in positions you find interesting and request to have a (virtual) cup of coffee. Usually, people are very willing to tell about their work and help you. Ask questions and keep in touch after.
When looking for a job, also look at the type of organization you want to work for. Find an organization that connects to your values and supports you in your growth and ambitions.
Are you reading/listening to anything interesting at the moment? Please share your most recent favorite book or podcast!
I loved “The Ride of a Lifetime” by Robert Iger (CEO of Walt Disney). I’m currently reading “Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman. I’m not one for listening to many podcasts but prefer conversing and discussing ideas with colleagues and other professionals. Neither is better or worse, find what works for you!
What’s been the one (or two!) things that have helped you navigate this past year? Any tips or tricks to dealing with remote work?
Last year was challenging (to say the least). For me, there were two things that I kept telling myself.
1. This too shall pass. Everything always changes. Good times pass, but so do times of struggle.
2. In a month or three, when I look back at this period, I will think about how much this period has taught me.
Other than that; make time to talk to colleagues about non-work-related things and prioritize mental health. Sounds easy enough but we all know it takes time and effort too.
Event Roundup – Pledge 1% ESG Summer Series on ESG Trends & Innovation Workshop (Part One)
As part of our summer learning series on ESG, this initial session outlined the broad strokes of the ESG movement and how it pertains to – and adds value – to organizations committed to a better future. Read the recap below and access the workshop resources here.
ESG (which stands for Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) has been quickly adopted by some of the most influential and disruptive companies in the world. In particular, ESG has become associated with investor expectations and approaches to evaluating sustainable businesses. ESG doesn’t just improve the world. It’s good for business and helps with driving access to capital, increasing business efficiency, giving the ‘purpose-driven brand’ competitive advantage, employing risk management, and attracting and retaining top talent.
There is a wide variety of terminology used to represent ESG, but it’s important that companies focus on issues that are relevant to their team and investors, and that their ESG goals and terms are defined in a way that key stakeholders can understand.
To help us get an even clearer understanding of these terms, Kelly Gallo of BSR, Danielle Conkling of Silicon Valley Bank, and Corrie Conrad of Box facilitated a special workshop for Pledge 1% members. Here are three takeaways to help companies get started from the event:
Step 1: Articulate Purpose
To close potential sustainability value and exceptions gaps, company leaders should take steps to integrate sustainability into their purpose and strategic plan. Ask yourself how your chosen ESGs are reflective of what your company wants moving forward. Share this plan with all stakeholders, so everyone involved understands how companies with sustainable businesses drive success.
Step 2: Identify and Strategize on Material ESG Issues
Conducting a business-specific materiality assessment can help companies manage their social and environmental impacts and identify the top issues they need to manage, even with limited dedicated resources. Organize interviews with investors and ask direct questions to figure out what issues are important to your business and society at large.
Step 3: Communicate Your ESG Approach
Companies accessing public capital markets should aim to provide ESG data that is robust and actionable to investors. Set a baseline for decision-useful information and start a landing page that links to existing material you may already have on your work towards a more sustainable future.
To learn more, watch the full recording of the conversation below. Don’t forget to watch the next three sessions in our ESG Summer Series:
Part 2 – Getting Started on ESG
Part 4 – Disclosures & Regulation
Pledge 1%’s #WomenWhoLead series celebrates female leaders who are paving the way for the next generation. While our featured leaders come from a variety of backgrounds and industries, they are united in their efforts to promote equality for all women in the workplace. We’ve asked them to share a bit about their journey to success, as well as lessons they’ve learned along the way.
What is your name and title?
CEO/Founder at Resilia.
Briefly (1-2 sentences) describe your current role.
I’m the CEO and Founder of Resilia where I set the vision and lead the strategic execution of the company.
How did you get here? Please share any quick stories from past work experiences.
I started my career working at a stakeholder developer at Louisiana CASA. It was there that I began to hone my skills working within the nonprofit sector. In 2009, I left CASA to start my first business Solid Ground Innovations, then a nonprofit management and consulting agency. Through my work with various clients from large private foundations to small nonprofits, I began to envision a world where technology could be used in our space in a way to put nonprofits back at the center of the work.
In your opinion, what’s the #1 decision or move you’ve made that has helped advance your career?
I believe that one of the top decisions I’ve made to help me advance my career is to think without limits. Over the course of my career, I’ve imagined the world I’d like to live in and the world I’d want children to live in and I have worked hard towards that goal.
What is the most important lesson you’ve learned this past year?
The most important lesson I’ve learned this past year is that we are all resilient. Resilient is defined as the ability to withstand and recover from difficult situations, and I believe we all have this in us. People came together in ways I couldn’t have imagined.
What’s the number one challenge you face as a woman in your industry?
I’m not just a woman in tech but I’m a Black woman in tech. One of the biggest challenges I face is double bias due to both race and gender. This in turn has created difficulties when it came to funding, potential partners, networking and representation.
Do you have any mentors? What does mentorship mean to you?
Yes, I do have mentors but I do not call them mentors I call them guides, because these individuals have been guiding force and light in my life. I can say it is because of the individuals who have taught me from their lessons, successes and failures that I’ve become the business leader and person that I am today.
What advice do you have for women who are just starting their career?
My advice to women who are just starting in their career is to be steadfast regarding what they want, be curious to learn and embrace change as it can women better leaders.
What is one thing companies can do, big or small, to help create an environment that advances women into leadership positions?
One thing that companies can do to help create an environment that advances women into leadership positions is ensuring that women have a voice and are being promoted and hired into roles where they can truly make decisions.
What is one thing you hope to accomplish in the next year?
I am always thinking about ways where I can serve more people through my work at Resilia and with our products, and even in my personal life. When I look to next year I hope this continues to manifest itself in even more innovative and scalable ways.
Is there a cause that is particularly close to you? If so, why this cause and how did you get involved?
Closing the income and wealth gap is a cause that is close to me. I actually talk about it in my book Resilient. This cause is very personal to me as I was raised as a first-generation college student and my mother brought home less than $30K a year raising a household of 4. When she was diagnosed with late-stage cancer in 2008 that she would eventually succumb from, I always knew had she had the ability to take off work and keep her doctor’s appointments then perhaps her fate would have been different.
When did your company join Pledge 1%? What does your impact program mean to you?
Resilia joined Pledge 1% in 2018 when I first heard about it at SXSW. I was compelled then by the effort that I believed really spoke to the current and particularly the next generation of business leaders. Those building companies while also trying to build a better world.
What do you like to do outside of the office? Any interesting (or unique) habits or interests?
When I am home in New Orleans and pre-Covid I would love to go to festivals. It’s a continuous celebration of music, culture and experience, and no one does them as we do in New Orleans. I look forward to the return of festivals.
Are you reading/listening to anything interesting at the moment? Please share your most recent favorite book or podcast!
The book I’m reading right now is Professional TroubleMaker by Luvvie Ajayi Jones. It’s a smart, witty and hilarious take on how to overcome fear.
What’s been the one (or two!) things that have helped you navigate this past year? Any tips or tricks to dealing with remote work?
I believe the one thing that has helped me navigate this past year is being flexible. The tip I have on dealing with remote work is to engage as much as possible with your team.
Originally published at Uprise Partners. Written by Malinda Gagnon.
Contrary to popular belief, money is a neutral entity. Whether a business or entrepreneur does good has less to do with how much money they make and everything to do with how they use it.
This is a concept that, like many entrepreneurs, I have struggled with throughout the course of my career. My postgraduate education was in international relations (specifically: how to solve violent conflicts nonviolently through citizen and state solutions). Through the lens of global politics, big corporations and improving the world seemed incongruous.
But then lo and behold I landed a role at Google (which was a boon for my career) and had to reconcile with the fact that I was a part of a big corporation. It was hard for me to accept that I could enjoy and do both – that I could have a well-paying job and still support the causes I’m passionate about. Deciding to strive for a successful career in order to have more to donate to organizations I believed in was a pivotal moment.
There are so many ways of giving back to the local and global communities. Starting a non-profit is one method, but so is volunteering, donating funds, advocating for environmental issues, and marching for social change. In other words, “doing good” may not necessarily be your business’s primary focus, but having a successful business allows you to do more.
Big Scale Change Requires Money
Some of the biggest change-makers in the world are able to effect change because they have the money to do it. The top five givers for the last five years are Warren Buffett, Bill and Melinda Gates, Michael Bloomberg, the Walton family (the founders of Walmart), and George Soros. They are the biggest givers to philanthropic efforts.
They aren’t saints solely because of the amount of funds they donated – and this doesn’t mean that financial donations matter more than donations in other forms – but money doesn’t inherently equate to greed or control or ego. Money simply allows us to accelerate the change that we want to see happen.
Here’s a great example. During the February 2021 snow storm in Texas, Jim McIngvale, a.k.a. “Mattress Mack,” opened his gallery furniture stores for Texans to use as shelters. I doubt his corporate model included “providing heat and shelter to millions without power,” but that’s exactly what he did. And Mattress Mack was only able to provide immediate help because of his successful furniture store chain.
How Uprise Does Good
At Uprise Partners, we’ve chosen to include “doing good” within both our big picture mission and in our day-to-day operations.
We are proud to be a Pledge 1% organization, committed to donating 1% of our time, services, and profits to charitable endeavors. Pledge 1% is a movement to empower entrepreneurs, companies, and employees around the world to be forces for good, and it began with Salesforce founder Marc Benioff. The organization boasts more than 10,000 members and together they’ve ignited half a billion dollars in new philanthropy.
As those companies grow, so does their giving. And here at Uprise, we recognize that the better we do as a company, the greater our 1% becomes and the more we can give, too.
Our growth as a company doesn’t contradict our ambitions to effect positive change in our communities and the world – it actually helps amplify it.
The key is to make money the means and not the goal, and know it’s entirely possible to work for both an income and a cause.
This post was inspired by my discussion with Daughters of Change Founder and President Marie Sola on an episode of her podcast.
Originally published at Appstrail.com.
Appstrail is proud to join the Pledge 1% Movement and Pledges to Donate 1% of Time to the Community. We encourage other companies to take the pledge and leverage their business as a force for good.
Appstrail, a new-age Salesforce Consulting partner, has announced today that it has joined Pledge 1%, a global movement to create a new normal for companies of all sizes and stages to have a positive social impact through their business. It is joining over 12,000 companies around the world who have committed to Pledge 1% of either their product, profit, equity, and/or staff time to a charity of their choosing. It is proud to announce its commitment to donate 1% of its Time.
‘Opportunity for everyone is one of the 4 core pillars, here at Appstrail, on which the company was founded. We’ve always aspired to help businesses grow, innovate, and transform to bring about positive change with the use of technology. Being born during the pandemic, we understand more than anyone else the importance of “help & support” and our teams go out of their ways to help customers by donating time or pro bono. We’re small but agile and deliver a greater value to customers which helps us stand out. -Shomil Shetty, Co-founder & Head of Business, Sales & Strategy
About Pledge 1%
Pledge 1% is a global movement that inspires, educates, and empowers every entrepreneur, company, and employee to be a force for good. Over 12,000 members in 100+ countries have used Pledge 1%’s flexible framework to ignite half a billion dollars in new philanthropy. To learn more about Pledge 1% and to take the pledge visit www.pledge1percent.org
About Appstrail
Appstrail is a modern-day Technology consulting firm where everything we think is digital, for and across our customers’ entire ecosystem. It’s a commitment to provide access and means for the next generation of leaders, thinkers, believers and doers. We are centred around creating customer-centric experiences for our clients and help them digitally transform their businesses. Above all, it is an institution that creates multiple opportunities.
Our focus is on three key areas:
- Digital Enablement: We deep dive into Experience Management Solutions that helps our customers interact seamlessly with their end-customers and other stakeholders
- Digital Engagement: Our target is to streamline Internal Processes like Sales, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service, etc. and how they interact with customers
- Digital Experience: We help our clients transform their organization and help them tap into high-end consultants, technology know-how for their internal transformation project
Our mission is to help businesses grow, innovate, transform and become customer-centric organizations leveraging the best technology platforms.
As a team, Appstrail strongly believes in the famous quote by Ratan Tata.
“If you want to walk fast, walk alone. If you’re going to walk far, walk together.”
Within our organization, we aim to empower and support each one of us while collaborating toward common goals. Given a choice between optimal efficiency and a chance to learn something new, we choose to learn and grow.
To learn more about Appstrail’s program, visit Appstrail or LinkedIn.
Our Contribution
Seeding Labs is a non-profit organization, founded in 2008 and based in Boston, the USA. It equips scientists with tools and resources to nurture their talent and help the global moment. They have been receiving donations for a very long time. Even though they were using Salesforce for their day-to-day operations, they could not track the impact of donations (both in terms of equipment and money). Our team volunteered 250 hours to help them deploy “Donor Impact Reporting” to Production. They could generate 2 reports: Donor with Country Impact and Donor with Recipients. It helped them recognize the contribution of each donor and its impact and helped them promote more donations.
Pledge 1% resonates with our core principles. Therefore, it was time to join the global moment, empowering companies to become a force for good. As we grow, we hope to incorporate new and holistic initiatives to bring change and positively affect the society we live and thrive in. These are tough times and we’re doing our bit.
Pledge 1%’s #WomenWhoLead series celebrates female leaders who are paving the way for the next generation. While our featured leaders come from a variety of backgrounds and industries, they are united in their efforts to promote equality for all women in the workplace. We’ve asked them to share a bit about their journey to success, as well as lessons they’ve learned along the way.
What is your name and title?
Founder, Strategic Consultant and Executive Coach at Smooth Consulting Services.
Briefly (1-2 sentences) describe your current role.
My programs are a hybrid of coaching and consulting looking at everything from mindset, defining vision and values, strategic growth opportunities, offer positioning, strategic planning, financial forecasting, team planning and hiring support, change management, leadership development.
How did you get here? Please share any quick stories from past work experiences.
Having built and led high performing, diverse teams in scaling, fast paced organizations, and now in my own business, I know first hand what it takes to ditch hustle mode, and truly thrive both in life and in business. I successfully overcame my own obstacles, and I leverage the skills, knowledge and experience I’ve gained to help others realize their true personal and professional vision in their business too.
In your opinion, what’s the #1 decision or move you’ve made that has helped advance your career?
After working within one organization for nearly 11 years, I made a major decision to leave and follow my interests. I received a lot of mixed feedback about this decision but the exponential growth I gained by moving to a scaling digital agency challenged me in ways I couldn’t have imagined. The lessons I learned along my journey set me up for where I am today as an entrepreneur.
What is the most important lesson you’ve learned this past year?
Entrepreneurship required a lot of mental fortitude – investing in a diverse team with varying skill sets and interests complimentary to my own has been the best thing I could have done for myself, my business, and my clients.
What’s the number one challenge you face as a woman in your industry?
Unlearning social conditioning and redefining what it means to be a woman and a business leader who is willing to challenge the status quo.
Do you have any mentors? What does mentorship mean to you?
Absolutely – I wouldn’t be here without them. I surround myself with mentors who have been through similar challenges before and can challenge me to think differently while I grow and learn. I’m also a mentor to others and own that identity proudly because I want others to succeed and have opportunities I’ve been privileged to have too.
What advice do you have for women who are just starting their career?
Listen and acknowledge your feelings and intuition – it’s counter to what we have been conditioned to believe but it’s our natural guiding system and the more we can tap into it, the happier, healthier and more successful we will be.
What is one thing companies can do, big or small, to help create an environment that advances women into leadership positions?
Listen. I can’t tell you how often I was overlooked or dismissed for my insights and opinions – not all women are as vocal as I am and so it’s prudent that we create space for women, and marginalized groups, to share their voice in open and inviting conversations.
What is one thing you hope to accomplish in the next year?
As I continue to evolve my consulting practice, I’m also building out a lifestyle brand and hope to progress my efforts in both ventures.
Is there a cause that is particularly close to you? If so, why this cause and how did you get involved?
I’ve always been committed to giving back – most of my focus over the years has been supporting future generations. In late 2020 I signed up with Future Possibilities Canada – a Toronto-based organization focused on teaching leadership skills to young minds.
When did your company join Pledge 1%? What does your impact program mean to you?
Officially in late 2020 and it was always something I aspired to participate in prior to establishing my company. To me, it symbolizes my ongoing commitment to giving back and is a value I hold close even in the work that I do.
What do you like to do outside of the office? Any interesting (or unique) habits or interests?
I like to relax by indulging my creativity and playfulness with things like painting or drawing, dancing to upbeat music, and working out as well as get in touch with nature by going for long walks around the local parks. I also love to travel and explore new places and meet new people. I’m a lifelong learner and love reading both for pleasure and for business.
Are you reading/listening to anything interesting at the moment? Please share your most recent favorite book or podcast!
Podcasts:
The Juicy CEO – Monique Bryan
Momentum for the Entrepreneurial Personality Type – Alex Charfen
The Mind Your Business Podcast – James Wedmore
On Purpose – Jay Shetty
Books:
Shakti Leadership: Embracing Feminine and Masculine Power in Business by Nilima Bhat & Raj Sisodia
You Were Born For This by Chani Nicholas
Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
What’s been the one (or two!) things that have helped you navigate this past year? Any tips or tricks to dealing with remote work?
Having worked in a digital agency previously, and established my practice prior to Covid, the virtual learning curve was less impactful for me. What changed most was networking. Instead of going to places and meeting a handful of people, I’ve turned to meeting people virtually in different forums and it’s given me more reach than I’ve ever thought possible! I’ve also come to learn that video fatigue is a real challenge and I’ve had to factor that into how I schedule my time.
Originally published at Apphienz. Written by Piyusha Pilania.
Apphienz is now a Pledge 1% member and has pledged to donate 1% of its product, equity, and employee time to society. Pledge 1%, a philanthropic organization, is a universal gesture to create an environment where giving back and making a difference is ingrained in the very core of companies and organizations of all sizes right from its inception. It is a worldwide revolution that motivates, engages, and enables every entrepreneur, organization, and employee to be a constructive power in the universe. Pledge 1%’s flexible framework has sparked half a billion dollars in new generosity from over 10,000 members in 100 countries.
Apphienz is joining an impressive network of entrepreneurs and companies across the globe that have committed to philanthropic efforts through the Pledge 1% movement. By pledging 1% of its employee time, Apphienz is demonstrating a commitment to philanthropic leadership.
Change beings when your purpose meets the right organization!
At Apphienz we firmly believe in the act of kindness by giving back to the community. By becoming a member of Pledge 1% we will support the community with 1% of our employees’ time. How are we supporting our community? We are offering
Pro bono Salesforce consulting projects & training sessions
Mentoring sessions
Additionally, three volunteering days for all the employees
Moreover, as Salesforce consulting partners we support nonprofits 24×7 with our cost-effective solutions. We offer up to 40% discount on our prices to nonprofits. We have created special QuickStart packages for nonprofits so that they can leverage the Salesforce tech at an affordable price.
Our commitment towards society reflects in our actions. Apphienz is an inclusive company that celebrates women, more than 50% of our employees are females. Our exceptionally flexible and diverse work culture is a fine testament to that. Supporting women entrepreneurs, motivating youth, and solving complex challenges is at the heart of our company.
Companies make a commitment to one, some, or all of the following ways
A wise thought and action are all it takes to plant seeds of goodness and a giant tree will only multiply through the course of years and serve its sweet ripe fruits for the generations to come!
About Pledge 1%
Pledge 1% is an effort spearheaded by Atlassian, Rally, Salesforce, and Tides to accelerate their shared vision around integrating philanthropy into businesses around the world. Pledge 1% encourages and challenges individuals and companies to pledge 1% of equity, profit, product, and/or employee time for their communities because pledging a small portion of future success can have a huge impact on tomorrow. Pledge 1% offers companies turnkey tools and best practices, making it accessible for any company to incorporate philanthropy into their business model. To learn more or to take the pledge, please visit www.pledge1percent.org.