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With corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices becoming a solidified standard, businesses are finding ways to make their programs stand out from the crowd and maximize their impact. Want to know the common thread? It starts with their employees.

 SmartSimple connects the web’s largest network of volunteer opportunities with its all-in-one CSR solutions with the new VolunteerMatch Network integration. It’s now easier to scale your employee volunteer program with over 100,000 volunteer opportunities right at your fingertips while empowering your employees to find the opportunities they feel most passionate about.

Of all corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, employee matching gifts is an impactful one. Not only do these programs engage staff in a meaningful way but give employees and employers the opportunity to multiply their positive impact on society. In this blog, we’ll be covering the basics of corporate matching gifts, and how to encourage participation from your team.

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While the overall trend of corporate giving programs funding community issues and initiatives has rapidly increased over recent years. According to a report from Nonprofit Pro, corporate giving is expected to increase by 2.4% in 2018. Yet the rise of corporate foundations brings along the rise in expenses and administrative strain. SmartSimple’s Impact Measurement Framework tool provides a much-needed solution.

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According to a recent Deloitte study on human capital, after surveying more than 11,000 business owners, that 77% rated “citizenship and social impact” as critical or essential. One of the most effective ways of improving a company's reputation as a socially responsible organization is through Skills-Based Volunteering as it addresses both social impact and positive company branding at the same time.