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#Grantmaking in today’s climate is more complex than ever — are your strategies keeping up? At the PEAK Grantmaking Conference last week in St. Louis, Missouri the message was clear: "business as usual" won’t cut it anymore. From political volatility to the rapid rise of AI, the practical realities of moving money are shifting. Here are the three trends we’re watching most closely: 1️⃣ Risk as a Priority: #RiskManagement is no longer a back-office task. Between political exposure and the 272% growth in international giving, treating risk as a core competency is essential. 2️⃣ Responsible AI: 94% of foundations want to scale #AI, but most lack a roadmap. The winners will be those who invest in governance and human judgment first. 3️⃣ A Due Diligence Reset: It’s time to move past "checkbox" compliance. Smarter, proportional due diligence creates space for honest conversations about nonprofit financial health. The "hard parts" of grantmaking don’t have easy answers, but they are much more manageable when we solve them together. Read our recap of the top trends and grantmaking best practices from #PEAK2026stl here: https://lnkd.in/gwDwkJmq #PurposeAtWork #FoundationLeadership 

A snapshot of an incredible few days of connection and conversation at our Partners in Purpose events in #NewYork and #Detroit! 📸 ⬇️ In New York, we hosted an intimate roundtable and Visit.org volunteer experience featuring valuable engagement insights from Alice Ping from Shiseido. The momentum continued in Detroit with strategic sessions held in collaboration with Brian Fisher from AF - Group. Across both cities, the focus remained on driving collaborative leadership to move the industry forward. These sessions reinforced the significant value of in-person collaboration within the #CSR and #SocialImpact sectors. By sharing perspectives and prioritizing real-time collective problem solving, we do more than grow individual programs—we strengthen the entire social impact landscape. #CSR #PartnersInPurpose #CorporateResponsibility

Making an impact isn't just what we do—it’s who we are. 💙 The past few months at Benevity have been a whirlwind of community connections. From winter clothing drives to rocking out for a cause, here are a few highlights from our recent volunteer initiatives: ➡️ SleepOut Vancouver: Benevity-ites spent a night outside to support Covenant House Vancouver, raising over $6k CAD to help youth experiencing homelessness. ➡️ Ramadan Kickoff: Our Salam @ Benevity community group celebrated the start of Ramadan by assembling hygiene kits for Alpha House Society. ➡️ Donate & Skate: Toronto Benevity-ites participated in a winter clothing drive in partnership with Scott Mission followed by a classic Canadian finish: hitting the rink for a team skate. ➡️ Calgary Food Bank: Our Professional Services crew rolled up their sleeves for an evening of bagging fresh food for local families. ➡️ #HomeComing2026 Impact Nights: From the high energy of Drag for a Cause (supporting Stonewall Recovery Centre), the pure joy of Puppy Snuggles (supporting Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) of Alberta), to our Black Employee Network & Friends celebrating local artists and launching a Legacy Library of books, more than 700 Benevity-ites showed up in force for an evening of community impact. ➡️ Rockstars: Last but not least, our signature Rock The Cause-bah event featuring Benevity-ite bands and DJs raised more than $35,000 in a single night for the causes they hold closest to their hearts. Huge thank you to everyone who showed up, donated, and leaned in! #WeAreWe #PurposeAtWork #IVY2026 

👋 #CSR & impact professionals: We want to hear from you! 📣👇 As #SocialImpact programs evolve, the focus is shifting. Which goal area resonates most with your volunteering program strategy right now? Let us know below. ⬇️ Watch the State of Corporate Volunteering webinar replay with Eva Taylor and Allison Bergen for data-backed insights into the biggest shifts shaping the space — and to learn how to measure your programs on what truly matters: https://lnkd.in/gUskkRt9 #WeAreWe #PurposeAtWork #CSRStrategy #BenevityImpactLabs

Join purpose-driven professionals at Benevity Live! — where inspiration meets impact, and you leave energized to elevate your programs with clarity, connection and bold new ideas. Don’t miss a moment with us June 2–4 in Scottsdale, Arizona, to connect, learn, and lead when it matters most. ✨ Register now: https://lnkd.in/gWNWaNTW #WeAreWe #BenevityLive2026 #BenevityLive #PurposeAtWork #CSRConference

How can we have a volunteering boom and a volunteering crisis simultaneously? Corporate interest in volunteering is surging, yet this enthusiasm isn't always translating into the strategic support nonprofits need. At #EFG2026, Allison Bergen and Briana Inlow (Benevity) host a deep-dive workshop to address this disconnect: "The Volunteering Paradox: Why Corporate Volunteerism Is Booming but Nonprofits Still Need Help." This session goes beyond the "why" to reveal brand-new research on the growing gap between corporate investment and nonprofit impact. It’s time to move past transactional hours and toward true capacity building. You’ll leave with: ✅ Fresh data on exactly where corporate volunteering is falling short—and where the hidden opportunities lie ✅ Honest perspectives from both the corporate and nonprofit sides of the table ✅ Practical, peer-generated ideas across five key opportunity areas ✅ A clearer roadmap for making volunteering work for everyone involved If you’re ready to turn your volunteering program from a logistical challenge into a strategic powerhouse, this session at Engage for Good 2026 is for you. Register for #EFG2026, April 21–24: https://lnkd.in/gk8MNUBB Through March 31, general passes are $200 off with code APRILREADY26. Nonprofits: Your Premier Pass is always $400 off the standard rate.

#FundraisingFriday 💰➡️ #WomensHistoryMonth This month, we’ve extended the International Women’s Day theme, #GiveToGain, by highlighting women-focused nonprofits that inspire us. ✨ Spotlight: Bring Change to Mind (BC2M)  Co-founded by actress Glenn Close, Bring Change to Mind is dedicated to ending the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness. Through powerful media campaigns and youth programs, they empower young people to build empathetic school communities where mental health is met with understanding and care—never judgment.  ➡️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTBQDhg5 ✨ Spotlight: Mamas for Mamas  Mamas for Mamas is a Canadian charitable organization providing essential support to mothers and caregivers facing poverty-related struggles. From providing no-cost essentials like diapers and gear through their Karma Market to offering in-house mental health counseling, they work tirelessly to dismantle systemic cycles of financial hardship.  ➡️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dC7xSjV 👐 How did you #GiveToGain this month? Which women-led or women-focused nonprofit is making a difference in your community? Share their name and a link in the comments so others can discover and support them. 👇 #WeAreWe #PurposeAtWork #WomensHistoryMonth2026 #CommunitySupport #SupportLocal #EndTheStigma

When a major awareness month or global event arrives, lead the way and launch meaningful campaigns in minutes. 🕜 🎤 Technical Sales Consultant Kyle Wilson shares how Benevity program kits do the heavy lifting for your team. By providing curated content and validated nonprofit lists, we help you launch impactful initiatives in minutes — not days. Give your community the confidence to act, knowing their generosity reaches the right hands instantly and securely. ➡️ Learn more about our program toolkits at https://lnkd.in/e3v_779P

Kicking off Day 1 at the PEAK Grantmaking Conference with an absolute legend 🥇 There are few people as inspiring as Olympian and East St. Louis native, Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Her keynote was a powerful reminder of why we do this work. While the world knows her for her Olympic medals, her true life’s work is at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation. As she said: “It’s harder to run a community center than winning a medal!” My takeaways: 1️⃣ We cannot do this alone: "Philanthropy is a team sport." 2️⃣ Funding & sustainability: "Building is one thing; sustaining is another" this requires your full team. She spoke candidly about shifting their funding model from largely public grants and groups to 80% individual giving 3️⃣ For funders: "Don’t judge by zip code". Get on the ground and understand the community, so you can go from being an outsider to an insider 4️⃣ Resilience is key: “Keep running and knock on doors… you will find a way.” St. Louis is a community willing to work together, and her keynote set the tone for the week. The JJK Foundation is expanding with a new indoor track and field house, please consider supporting the cause! (with link in comment) What’s the best advice you’ve received about community building or philanthropy? #PEAK2026stl #PEAKConference #Philanthropy #CommunityImpact #Leadership #StLouis #NonprofitFunding #Benevity

Are you at PEAK Grantmaking 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri? 📍 Stop by the Benevity booth at the Hyatt Regency (March 25-27) to explore how we’re bridging the gap between employee engagement and social impact. See how we’re transforming grantmaking in practice: ➡️ Get a snapshot of our AI Grant Summaries feature and learn how it works ➡️ Learn how we securely disburse grants globally with confidence ➡️ Discover how to streamline workflows and gain clearer insights into your impact 👋 Find us right outside the ballroom doors! Wed (9-5:15) | Thu (8-5:15) | Fri (8-12:00) See you there! #PEAK2026stl #Grantmaking #PurposeAtWork #Benevity 📸: Carly Meek