Causenation
A blog by Cause Consulting
A New Mindset for Social Impact: The Community Without Walls
Learn how companies can create social impact programs and apply social impact strategies that embrace the mindset of a community without walls.
Perspectives on Diversity, Equity + Inclusion, COVID and More – Newsletter #15
We are inspired by our work addressing urgent diversity, equity + inclusion (DEI), COVID-19, and societal challenges. In this newsletter, we share recent insights, counsel, and resources to help advance your work.
How to Align Social Impact and Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Strategies
The infusion of fresh and significant resources by companies to create new community-focused diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives is one of the silver linings during this unsettling time. However, architecting initiatives that help advance DEI goals and...
Tips to Activate Employee Volunteer Programs During COVID-19
Learn how you can pivot your employee program to be more virtual. Tips on addressing your employees and nonprofit partners with empathy and how your program can help address real, substantive concerns.
Corporate Response to Mental Health During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a spike in mental health disorders including depression, anxiety and addictive behaviors. To address new barriers to an existing problem, brands like Kate Spade New York and men’s grooming supplier, Harry’s, have stepped up to...
We Are Actively Working Remotely During COVID-19
The Cause Consulting team is working remotely, actively engaging with our clients around social impact, diversity, equity + inclusion (DEI), and COVID-19 response strategy. We are continuously talking with industry leaders and tracking the many issues arising during...
Leadership Tips for Social Impact Professionals During COVID-19
Covid-19 has many of us in the corporate responsibility arena pondering “what’s next” for corporate social impact. The tips in this piece respond to an array of questions I’ve been discussing every day. “How can I guide my company in re-imagining its social impact and...
How Companies Can Re-imagine Social Impact in a COVID-19 World
During this time of COVID-19 and increased racial unrest, corporate leaders are recognizing the need and opportunity to carefully re-consider their community investment and corporate social impact strategies. Seeing their company’s future success as even more closely...
Gen Z’s Attitude During COVID-19
For the last 25 years, DoSomething has supported, encouraged, and promoted social change among young people through their digital platform powering real world impact. As part of their ongoing COVID-19 response, CEO Aria Finger and her team established a weekly survey,...
What’s Now and Next: Putting The Power of Corporate Voice Into Play
It’s time for leaders to be “real and raw,” giving voice to a collective message that we are in this COVID-19 fight together. Clarity, facts, global storytelling, themes of humanity, togetherness, and hope are what inspire me, and what I look for in evaluating...
Social Impact What’s Now What’s Next – Newsletter #14
What's Now, What's Next As this global crisis unfolds, we are continuously examining "what's now" and thinking about "what's next" in the corporate social impact arena. We are thrilled to share a collection of these reflections below and on our website. What's Next:...
How Community Foundations Are Adapting to Address COVID-19
The Council on Foundations and CEONet gathered CEOs and executives for a virtual roundtable discussion about the growing challenges Community Foundation face resulting from COVID-19. A range of perspectives and experiences were shared about how foundations...
What’s Next: Corporate Social Impact Strategy in a COVID-19 World
So, what does a company’s social impact portfolio of strategic efforts look like in the future? Many have had programs for decades which respond to social and environmental concerns and natural disasters, but what about a world after a global public health pandemic? ...
Serving More Than Food
My love for the restaurant business runs deep. Having spent most of my career working cross-functionally in the industry, I can’t get enough of the different concepts, innovation, partnerships but especially the people. It’s because of the people that the toll of...
Companies Activate What They Do Best to Address COVID-19
I believe the strongest social impact strategies leverage a company’s core expertise and reach. I like to think about this as a company activating its “special sauce” – the unique skill sets, research & development processes, creative approaches, communications...
Making Small Business Our Business During COVID-19
From the local coffee shop that knows my preferred beverage to the barber shop that has been cutting my family’s hair for four generations to the childcare center that we trust, these businesses create neighborhood culture, foster community vibrancy and make me feel...
Stories of Courageous and Creative Volunteerism During COVID-19
We are inspired by people around the globe stepping up to support one another during this unprecedented crisis. Here are some powerful examples of people taking action: Yale student leads 2,700 making prescription and grocery runs amid COVID-19 crisis Thousands of...
How To Volunteer Locally and Virtually to Support COVID-19 Crisis
Many of us are pondering the trade-offs of needing to shelter at home and also wanting to personally help others. We’re keeping a close eye on safe volunteer options you can do from home and in your local community. Here are some ideas and resources to consider: Ways...
Steps to Remain Positive, Connected and Focused During Social Distancing
Working in the social impact and CSR arenas has become more challenging, inspiring and rewarding during the new COVID—19 normal. As we immerse ourselves in ever changing realities and determine how to best respond with smart strategies and continuous planning, I...
COVID-19 Reaching Our Most Vulnerable
We are learning each day from national and local nonprofit and government leaders about the wide-range of upcoming needs and how companies and individuals can focus their energy or support. As you know, our most vulnerable populations are already in need of...