Read Here: Bridging Business and Social Purpose for 25 Years—A Reflection from Our CEO, Rachel Hutchisson What Our Partners Say Working with Common Impact over the years has helped to evolve our entire volunteer program at State Street. We are now able to make a more significant impact to our community, while providing meaningful skills-based … Home Read More »| Common Impact
Rooted in the spirit of civil rights pioneer Vivian Malone Jones, Vivian’s Door is all about opening up access to education, support, mentorship, and the kind of community connections that help business owners grow. At the center of this work are Janice Malone, founder and executive director, and JaVaughnae Malone, marketing and communications director. Together, … How Skills-Based Volunteers Helped Vivian’s Door Choose a New CRM Read More » The post How Skills-Based Volunteers H...| Common Impact
When you speak with Steve Neff, it doesn’t take long to realize that service isn’t a side note in his story- it’s at the center. A longtime Fidelity executive, leader, and dedicated community champion, Steve has supported Common Impact for 20+ years, including serving on our Board of Directors for nearly a decade. Over that … Steve Neff Reflects on 20 Years with Common Impact Read More »| Common Impact
Susan Wright, executive director and founder of summerlunch+, has spent the last decade bridging the gap between school-year nutrition programs and the long, often vulnerable months of summer. She created a program that not only nourishes kids with healthy meals but also empowers them to cook, connect with others, and build lifelong habits for well-being. … summerlunch+ Gets a Strategic Boost from Manulife Skills-Based Volunteers Read More »| Common Impact
Skills-based volunteering (SVB): ✔️ Gives nonprofits access to professional expertise in areas like marketing, HR, data management, and strategic planning—skills they may not have on staff. SVB help nonprofits run smoother, fill important gaps, and expand their reach in the community. ✔️ Companies can use skills-based volunteering to develop their employees’ leadership, problem-solving, and communication … Read More »| Common Impact
When people have the tools and support to take charge of their finances, it changes everything. Clarifi is helping individuals and families across Philadelphia do just that by offering judgment-free financial counseling, housing guidance, and direct assistance that helps communities stabilize, build, and preserve their wealth. Taylor Goebel, communications and marketing lead, and Brianna Thomas, … From Posts to Partnerships: Clarifi’s Skills-Based Volunteering Experience with Common Impac...| Common Impact
Some values are taught. Others are lived. For Poongothai Balasanjeevi, service is both. Long before she was a vice president of product delivery at Fidelity guiding product delivery teams, she was teaching her children about service Through soup kitchens, school service projects, and late-night crafting for community events. That same commitment to community shines through … Service & Growth: Poongothai on Skills-Based Volunteering with Fidelity Investments and Common Impact Read More »| Common Impact
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we’re proud to spotlight one of our own leaders at Common Impact. Not just for this month, but for the changemaker she is every day. Rebecca Fontes, our Chief Partnerships Officer, brings decades of experience and a creative, collaborative spirit to her work, driving … Celebrating Leadership, Purpose, and Impact: A Conversation with Rebecca Fontes Read More » The post Celebrating Leadership, Purpose, and Impact: A C...| Common Impact
When you’re in the business of building brighter futures like Partners for Better Housing (PBH) you don’t always have time to stop and measure how far you’ve come. That’s where skills-based volunteering comes in. PBH teamed up with Nielsen volunteers through Common Impact skills-based volunteering programming to tackle a common and critical challenge: proving the … Partners for Better Housing turn workshop data into impactful insights with the help of Nielsen volunteers and Common I...| Common Impact
When a nonprofit like Sakhi for South Asian Survivors (Sakhi) experiences rapid growth, the stakes are high. With expansion comes new challenges—how do you ensure long-term sustainability and adapt to unexpected disruptions? That’s where volunteers like Kayla Works, an Underwriter at Unum Group, come in. Kayla is a problem solver with a passion for helping … How Kayla Works and Unum Group Helped Sakhi for South Asian Survivors Build Resilience Read More »| Common Impact
When data meets action, transformation happens. That’s exactly what Teniqua Broughton, CEO of The State of Black Arizona (SBAZ), has been championing—using data to drive change and ensure that Black communities across Arizona have a voice in shaping policy, business opportunities, and community development. As SBAZ approaches its 10th anniversary in 2025, they are preparing … The State of Black Arizona Improve Its Earned Revenue Strategy Through Common Impact’s Skills-based Volunt...| Common Impact
Skills-Based Volunteering Projects Spark New Initiatives at Heights Philadelphia Christen Johnson’s work at Heights Philadelphia is all about opening doors—to education, to careers, and to opportunities that change lives. As associate vice president of advancement, she plays a key role in strengthening the nonprofit’s connections with corporate partners, alumni, and volunteers, ensuring that more students … Heights Philadelphia is Strengthening Student Pathways with Common Impact an...| Common Impact
At NVIDIA, giving back is a big part of the company’s culture. Through their Inspire 365 initiative, NVIDIA empowers employees like Jason Black to turn their passion for giving back into action. Jason, a robotics content marketing lead, is a huge advocate for volunteering and a community engagement champion. For the past three years, NVIDIA … Jason Black’s Dedication to Social Impact and Volunteerism at NVIDIA Read More »| Common Impact
