Corporate Social Responsibility has been a buzzword for several years now, but it seems to take on so many shapes! Despite this umbrella term, which can cover everything and anything from employee engagement and voluntarism, sustainable sourcing to ethical work conditions, to philanthropy and cause marketing, there are a number of strategic partnerships that have…
DetailsStarfish Impact recently had the opportunity to talk with Pegine Grayson, Senior Vice President of Whittier Trust. We’re excited to share a snippet into some of the exciting things we talked about including trends in philanthropy and the next generation of philanthropists: Describe your role in philanthropy. As a Senior Vice President in Whittier Trust’s…
DetailsYou’ve done your research, you’ve read all the resources we gave you last month, and now you’re ready to move forward with impact investing! But how to do that? Impact investing allows you to align your financial interests with your charitable priorities, so you need to first identify the values that speak to you. Do…
DetailsGiving Circles continue to be an exciting way to create impact on causes that speak to you, develop or deepen relationships with friends with similar interests, and think differently about your ability to change the world! Here are a few of Starfish Impact’s most important elements to a great Giving Circle: The opportunity for all…
DetailsImpact investing is one of those buzz words lately and Starfish Impact is excited to start sharing regular posts on the topic from our talented team and also from expert guest contributors. We know that there are plenty of resources to sift through and learn about impact investing for individuals and families. Read on to…
DetailsAs we shared in an earlier blog post, Paul Shoemaker’s book, Can’t Not Do, really inspired us. His catchphrase perfectly described what drives us, and some of our colleagues who are changing the world we live in. Here are their “Its not that I can do this, its that I can’t not do”. .…
DetailsWith the holidays approaching, we wanted to share a few ideas from our giving guide for gifts that mean something as you shop this year for your loved ones. We believe that you can find fun, cute, and interesting gifts that also serve a purpose – from employing underserved women around the corner to empowering families…
DetailsTo start our tips for talking to foundation program officers, remember to always read through and follow any instructions available. If they are not a responsive foundation, don’t call and ask if you can submit a grant request. If the foundation focuses on youth issues and your program is only tangentially about youth, it’s okay to…
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