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The “middle manager” demographic often doesn’t get the consideration it both needs and deserves when it comes to entrenching purpose in company culture. And that’s a big mistake. ❌ Middle managers are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between executive aspirations and frontline execution. 🤝 However, the role of middle managers in this context is not without its challenges. It requires a shift from traditional management practices focused solely on productivity and performance to a more holistic approach that values the individual and their contribution to the company’s mission. 💗 So, how can you showcase the value of social impact to middle managers? 🤔 Unfortunately, there’s no quick fix, but we’ve come up with some options to help you get your middle managers on board: 👟 Implement a “Day in Their Shoes” initiative 👥 Implement a peer-to-peer coaching program ⭐ Integrate purpose into performance management 🔍 Create a middle manager advisory board 🧡 Develop a purpose-driven mentorship program These options can feel like a big lift, we know. The truth of the type of work we do is that it is heavily and necessarily relational. We cannot develop and sustain social impact programs if we are not centering and focusing our energy on people, and that includes our permission-givers in the business. 👉 In this blog, we dive into some pointers to get a head start and unlock the potential of the “frozen middle”: https://bit.ly/4dD8whB #purpose #workplaceculture #csr #socialimpact #employeevolunteering

How are you feeling heading into Giving Season and the final push to hit those 2024 KPIs this year? 🎁 You’re in good company if you answered, “Tired”, “Burnt out” or “Anxious”, according to a recent survey of CSR/ESG practitioners from Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals, which revealed that 86% of respondents indicated their team had increased responsibility while budgets and headcount remained flat. 😪 You might be feeling burnt out, anxious, tired - you're not alone! And you probably not only feel demands and pressure coming from inside your company, you’re hearing from your nonprofit partners that the current economic situation is hitting the charitable sector hard. Clearly our community partners need our collective support and energy now more than ever! Given our current reality, we need to be strategic to finish strong this year. But we know you’ve got this! Here are four things you can do right now to set yourself up for success this Giving Season: ✔️ Simplify and streamline ✔️ Get it done through delegation ✔️ Remember the rally cry ✔️ Secure a senior sponsor Easier said than done, we know - that's why we broke it all down in this blog by Megan Strand, Director of Strategic Consulting at RW! Read on here: https://bit.ly/452YaCR

As a leader in Social Impact, you understand how important it is to have skilled volunteer leaders. But how can you set up a training program that serves volunteer leaders at all levels in your organization? 🤔 Our new guide, How-To: Develop a Multi-Tier Volunteer Leader Training Program, gives you all the tools you need to develop an effective training plan - and it just dropped on Backstage. 👉 Check it out today, members: https://bit.ly/3zBCS60 The guide will help you: 📋 Define clear roles and competencies for each volunteer leader level. 👨🏫 Develop tailored curriculum for different leadership tiers. 🤝 Build support systems to sustain your training program. 🚀 Launch and iterate on your multi-tier training approach. Find 15+ new and updated resources to help take your Volunteer Leader Training Program to the next level - all on Backstage. 🛠️ Not a member yet? Get a taste of our new resources with the Eight Key Practices of Volunteer Activity Leaders Framework: https://bit.ly/4dCAslo #csr #socialimpact #employeeengagement #volunteering

You have 10 minutes to convince the C-suite to invest in or continue to support your Social Impact program. What do you say? 😳 A well-crafted, strategically aligned business case can make or break your program’s future. More importantly, it can determine whether your company will assume meaningful responsibility to your communities, provide purpose-driven experiences for your employees, and drive sustainable business success. 🚀 In this blog, we explore how to create a persuasive business case that aligns your Social Impact initiatives with key business objectives and corporate strategy so that it’s easy for senior leaders to say “yes.” ✅ We guide you through key action steps to take right now, including: 🎯 Articulating the value of your programs in terms of business outcomes 🗣️ Speaking the language of your senior leaders 🤝 Building strong relationships with key stakeholders 📣 Communicating impact and success 📊 Benchmarking to identify best practices and areas for improvement 👩💻 Structuring your presentation to bring it all together 👉 Download our free Presentation Template for Building the Case for Social Impact to get a head start: https://bit.ly/3LZiJtb 👉 Jump right into this blog by Tomomi Summers to go deeper: https://bit.ly/3SmPDaH #socialimpact #csr #employeeengagement #employeevolunteering #volunteering

Without proper training, your volunteer leadership network faces significant risks that can undermine the effectiveness and impact of your entire employee volunteering program.❗ Volunteer Strategy Leaders, in particular, need specialized training to mitigate risks. The first step, is being aware of the possible risks (see below👇 ). Find 15+ new and updated resources to help take your Volunteer Leader Training Program to the next level and avoid these common risks- all on Backstage. 🛠️ Not a member yet? Get a taste of our new resources with the Eight Key Practices of Volunteer Activity Leaders Framework: https://bit.ly/4dCAslo #csr #socialimpact #employeevolunteering #volunteerleader

As a social impact professional, you likely find yourself in a tug-of-war between doing what you know is right for the communities you’re working to serve and proving that it makes business sense. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever struggled to justify your social impact programs or battled for a slice of the budget pie, you’re not alone. In this blog by our very own, Megan Strand, we explore some high-impact insights from our latest RealTalk webinar about making the case for social impact. Spoiler alert: it’s not about overwhelming your leaders with stats—it’s about connecting the dots between what keeps them up at night and how your social impact programs can help. Dive into these six steps that will help you on your journey to gaining leadership buy-in, whether you’re launching a new program or seeking more resources for your mature initiatives: 🧠 Rethink Social Impact as a Business Strategy ✌️ Present the Case for Social Impact Two Ways 📊 Choose Metrics That Matter (and Don’t Overdo It) 🤝 Meet Your Leaders Where They Are ⏳ Think Long-Term, Not Short-Term ⭐ Believe in Your Work—It Matters 👉 Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/480Cr1E #csr #socialimpact #makingthecase #employeevolunteering

Did you know there are eight key practices that make Employee Volunteer Leaders successful? 🌟 Sustainably innovative corporate community engagement programs offer training modules, toolkits, and scheduled support to well-structured networks of employee volunteers. 💡 The RW Framework: Eight Key Practices of Volunteer Activity Leaders can be used to develop volunteer leader training, resources, and support. 👉 Check out the Eight Key Practices in this free framework: https://lnkd.in/g_XuWvJv #csr #socialimpact #employeevolunteering

As a CSR manager, you know the transformative potential of employee volunteering initiatives. But what sets the truly impactful programs apart? 🤔 👉 The secret lies in building resilient champion networks—dynamic ecosystems of engaged volunteers who don’t just participate but inspire others to join the cause. Drawing from extensive research, this article offers practical insights to amplify your champion network’s resilience, ensuring your programs consistently deliver transformative experiences that leave a lasting impact. At the heart of resilient champion networks lie eight evolutionary design principles adapted from Nobel laureate Elinor Ostrom’s groundbreaking work. These principles aren’t mere theoretical constructs; they’re grounded in the evolutionary dynamics of cooperation, making them highly applicable to your champion network: 💗 Strong Group Identity and Purpose ⚖️ Fair Distribution of Costs and Benefits 🤝 Inclusive Decision-Making 🔎 Monitoring Behaviors 🗣️ Graduated Feedback and Interventions ✅ Fast and Fair Conflict Resolution 🙋♀️ Authority to Self-Govern 😊 Positive Relations with Other Groups By aligning your network with these principles, you’re not just ticking boxes; you’re building a resilient foundation for sustainable impact. So, how do you activate these principles in your network? Dive into this blog by Chris Jarvis to learn practical steps for activation per principle along with a quick tip on how to measure engagement in your network: https://bit.ly/3Zovplc #csr #socialimpact #employeevolunteering

CSR professionals, there's still time to share your voice! 🗣️ Our CSR Salary Snapshot survey is still open until October 31st, and we need your insights. 🌟 Why participate? • Help shape industry standards • Gain valuable compensation insights • Contribute to career development strategies 👉 If you haven't already, please take the 5-7 min survey and share your perspective on CSR compensation: https://bit.ly/3ZpI4nJ Together, let's shape the future of CSR careers! 💪 #CSRcareers #SalaryTransparency #CorporateSocialResponsibility #CSRjobs

Making the case for social impact in your organization doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle! 💡 By reframing the conversation, aligning your work with business priorities, and staying focused on long-term success, you can make a compelling case that’s hard to ignore. 👇 Find 6 Steps below to help you make the case for your social impact programs - whether you're launching a new initiative or trying to obtain resources for your more mature program! Remember, the key is not just in presenting the value of social impact but in demonstrating how it can relieve the company’s pain points and help the business thrive. 🚀 🔗 Dive deeper into these six steps in this blog: https://lnkd.in/gmUbvBPu #csr #socialimpact #employeevolunteering #makethecase #employeeengagement