Pledge 1% Blog

Christine Shaw VP of Engineering, Six Feet Up Louisville, KY, USA Pledge 1% is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. What can companies do (or do more of) to have a positive social impact in the next 10 years?Early in my career, during the .com boom, I often felt like just another cog in the […]

Original article here. Authors: Dr. Mahreen Khan and Dr. Khue Tran There’s something powerful about giving back. Whether it’s helping a colleague, mentoring someone new, or dedicating time to a cause you care about, acts of service don’t just benefit others – they benefit those doing the giving, too. At Atlassian, this philosophy is part […]

Sarah Arshad Solutions Consultant, Braze New Jersey, United States of America Pledge 1% is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. What can companies do (or do more of) to have a positive social impact in the next 10 years?To be fully transparent, we need to reframe how we think about social impact in corporate settings. […]

Dorka Keehn Founder & Principal, Keehn On Art SF, CA Pledge 1% is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. What can companies do (or do more of) to have a positive social impact in the next 10 years? Over the next decade, companies have a tremendous opportunity—and responsibility—to deepen their commitment to social impact. Beyond […]

Ishveen Jolly CEO + Cofounder, OpenSponsorship London, UK Pledge 1% is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. What can companies do (or do more of) to have a positive social impact in the next 10 years?Right now, I feel it’s important for companies to provide stability and a safe working environment for team members, given […]

Fatiha Zelmat CEO, ORNIDEX Paris, France Pledge 1% is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. What can companies do (or do more of) to have a positive social impact in the next 10 years?Here are some of our key initiatives: Integrate social impact into business strategy – Go beyond financial donations and align CSR initiatives […]

Deena Tearney Chief Executive Officer, Pacific Point Honolulu, Hawaii USA Pledge 1% is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. What can companies do (or do more of) to have a positive social impact in the next 10 years?Investing in the next generation is a personal passion of mine. If companies can find opportunities to encourage […]

Michelle Eichner Vice President, Product Marketing, Appfire Arizona, USA Pledge 1% is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. What can companies do (or do more of) to have a positive social impact in the next 10 years?Companies can amplify their social impact over the next decade by embracing a culture of sustained giving and community […]

Renee Barker Director of Circularity, LiquiDonate Nashville, United States Pledge 1% is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. What can companies do (or do more of) to have a positive social impact in the next 10 years?Companies can lean into the storytelling side of sustainability and social impact. Perfection is the enemy of progress, and […]

A 2024 study from the Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre found thatout of all workplace wellness initiatives—think gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and those weird standing desks—volunteering was the one that actually boosted employee well-being in a meaningful way. Author: Pledge 1% Let’s be real—corporate wellness programs can sometimes feel like a lukewarm cup of office coffee: […]