Recap of Activate a Network of CSR Champions

Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Events, Telling Your Story, Volunteering0

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is sustainable and powerful when many people within an organization have a hand in creating positive social impact. Our speakers showed how you can develop teammates who will continue to make an impact wherever they go. They recommended building community impact metrics into your team’s annual goals and framing engagement as a means of professional development. They also reminded us that everyone has a cause they care about – by getting to know your teams, you can understand and tap into that care. 

Thank you to Brooks Dozier, Kate Kleyman, Carla Patrick and Mary Van Jacobs for sharing their insights and expertise.  Read More

Eight Strategies to Grow Your Volunteer Program

Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Member News, Volunteering0

B:CIVIC strives to share best practices in the CSR and ESG spaces. We are proud to connect with our investors and elevate their stories and expertise. Thank you to Tory Woods, DISH Cares senior lead, for contributing. Learn more about DISH Cares here and read Tory’s insights below.

A dozen Dish Cares volunteers paint tiles outside for a beautification project.
Volunteers with DISH Cares work on a beautification project.

As companies return to hybrid and in-office roles, the value of employee engagement opportunities and culture will continue to grow. For employees, an important aspect of this transition is feeling a sense of purpose and community; for many, this is found through volunteer events.  

Throughout the past year I have had the opportunity to rebuild our program from the ground up. While every company’s program will be unique, here are eight essential strategies for a successful workplace transition and volunteer program:

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How to Help Migrants Newly-Arrived to Denver

B:CIVIC Announcements, Giving, Volunteering0

Hundreds of asylum-seekers and migrants have arrived in Denver from South and Central America over the past two weeks. Mayor Hancock issued an emergency declaration and is calling on the entire community to assist with sheltering, feeding, clothing, and meeting other essential needs of these new arrivals, particularly as winter weather sets in. Here are several ways you can help, and more information can be found here at this link.

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