In celebration of Global Volunteer Month last month, the 黑料大湿Posts Social Impact Institute hosted it鈥檚 third annual IMPACTathon from April 24-28. Over the past two years, this innovative cross-sector program has successfully harnessed our teammates鈥� skills for the greater good, making a lasting impact on non-profits worldwide. This year, we scaled up our efforts to support over 40 non-profits across the globe. Check out the feedback from some of our teammates below who participated in the pro bono consulting experience. 听
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鈥淟ast Friday, I had the opportunity to work with鈥�鈥痉耻谤颈苍驳鈥�鈥痶hird annual鈥�IMPACTathon. As part of a week-long series of five-hour hackathons held across the world, I was excited to connect with this non-profit organization that provides free legal services to low-income and homeless New Yorkers.
Together with my teammates,鈥痺e utilized our branding, copywriting, and graphic design skills to assist Open Hands in creating their first-ever annual report. It was rewarding to help this organization share its inspiring story with prospective donors and volunteers. We’re excited to have played a part in their mission to help those in need.鈥�听
Jacob, Canada听听
听鈥淚 had a fantastic鈥�IMPACTathon鈥痵ession yesterday with leaders from鈥�. It was incredibly rewarding to engage with and support AALDEF, which has a nearly 50-year track record of making the US a safer, more inclusive and equitable place for Asian Americans. The experience also was a great opportunity to solution for actionability and speed 鈥� vital to be fit for purpose for a smaller and less resourced organization, but also an important lens to avoid big company bureaucracy.鈥�
Chris, United States听
鈥淭oday, I had an amazing experience participating in 黑料大湿Posts鈥� IMPACTathon! Pro bono consultants from around the world came together, both in-office and remote, to support companies over five days, making a real difference in the world. We partnered with Global Empowerment Mission, is a nonprofit organization founded in 2011 as a first responder to global disasters.听
I am grateful for the opportunity to give back to society through the incredible work of these NGOs. Thank you to鈥�鈥痜or hosting me and for the wonderful learning experience about your organization and the positive impact you make every day.鈥�听
Raul, Mexico听听
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鈥淲hilst ChatGPT isn’t the answer to every business challenge, it’s undeniably a powerful tool.
Yesterday I had the tremendous pleasure of volunteering as part of鈥诹洗笫狿osts鈥�IMPACTathon providing pro bono consulting to鈥�. This is such a fantastic organisation supporting folks in crisis in many different ways.
We spent our time brainstorming solutions, and then used ChatGPT to write resources to support Metrocrest in implementing our recommendations. A few examples:
– How to run an effective 1:1
– Guidelines for creating trust and vulnerability
– Low/no cost ways of showing appreciation”
Mike, Canada 听
鈥淪pent today participating in the 黑料大湿Posts IMPACTathon partnering with the Minority Business Growth Alliance (MBGA), which is a grass-roots organization that helps minority-owned businesses develop new and critical capabilities to grow. What a great way to bring the skills and experiences of our employees together to contribute to the communities in which we live and work!鈥疞oved working with the team from鈥�鈥痑nd my teammates at 黑料大湿Posts!”
Amy, United States听听
听鈥淵esterday, I had the incredible opportunity to work with the鈥�Children’s Defense Fund鈥疢innesota and participate in my first Impactathon at 黑料大湿Posts. Children’s Defense Fund’s mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life.
It is truly amazing what you can accomplish in a set amount of time with undivided attention (we developed a communications plan during the 4-hour session!). This time was a great reminder of the importance of giving back to our communities and the impact it can have. Thank you to the whole planning team!鈥�听
Emily, Canada听听
听Thank you to all of our teammates who participated. We look forward to sharing with you our IMPACTathon impact report in the coming weeks.听听
