Originally posted on dayofshecurity.com Our fifth conference will include more participants than ever before, all of whom are aspiring to develop their careers in cybersecurity. With 50+ women educators and speakers, all subject matter experts in their fields, and over 700+ women in attendance, this event will have a huge and immediate impact on the [...]
Originally published on bcorporation.net As the gap between haves and have nots grows and the climate crisis accelerates, business leaders can seize the opportunity to address economic disparity and take climate action by adopting a model for a new economy — stakeholder capitalism — and pursuing benefit corporation status to embed their company’s purpose and [...]
Originally published on giantmachines.com. Written by Stephen Tober Giant Machines Joins the Pledge 1% Movement and Pledges to Donate 1% of Time/Product/Profit to the Community Giant Machines 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 [...]
Yesterday, Pledge 1% and the Tides Foundation cohosted the first Corporate Impact Leaders Forum of 2021. Our speakers discussed how they are using the many lessons of 2020 to expand their impact programs, and shared predictions for where they believe the future of social impact is headed. In case you missed it, below is quick [...]
Originally published on fastly.com SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Jan. 19, 2021) - Fastly, Inc. (NYSE: FSLY) announced today that it has joined Pledge 1%, a corporate philanthropy movement dedicated to making the community a key stakeholder in every business. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Fastly’s commitment to corporate giving, Fastly is kicking [...]
Originally published on prnewswire.com AutoAccident.com, a Sacramento based law firm, is offering an art-based, $1000 scholarship exclusively to Sacramento residents. Taking an artistic approach, applicants are required to create a work of art that captures "The Art of Healing." AutoAccident.com is inspired by the talented artists in Sacramento and wants to support young artists in the community. Additionally, many in the Sacramento community view 2021 [...]
Originally published on growthanimals.com. Written by Chris Thornhill Growth Animals joins the Pledge 1% Movement and Pledges to Donate a minimum of 1% of Time and Product to Charities Growth Animals announced today that it has joined Pledge 1%, a global movement to create a new normal for companies of all sizes and stages to [...]
Originally published on cosmeticsdesign-asia.com. Written by Amanda Lim. In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with the co-founder of Inna Organic about the brand’s challenging journey towards pioneering the concept of an organic-certified facial sheet mask. In today’s market, the notion of creating an organic product would not bat an eyelid. But when Cecily [...]
Originally published on botronsoft.com. Written by Teodora. “Imagine a world where being philanthropic is part of starting a business, and not simply the result of a successful one.” That’s what Randall Ward, the CEO of Appfire, said after joining the Pledge 1% mission in 2015. Pledge 1% is a corporate philanthropy movement dedicated to making the community [...]
Written by Luke Michael. Originally published on probonoaustralia.com Cashrewards has become the first ASX-listed company to pledge 1 per cent of its equity to charity, hoping to inspire other Australian businesses to take this philanthropic approach. The e-commerce platform – which gives customers cash back when they buy products online – is part of the Pledge [...]