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1 month ago | 
motherearthnews.com | Tabitha Alterman |Jessica Kellner |Jennifer Kongs |Judy DeLorenzo
Create an easy, dairy-free milk alternative from nuts.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
motherearthnews.com | Jennifer Kongs
Learn the multiple calendula flower benefits and the different calendula uses in cooking, skincare properties, and garden companion planting. I’ve long grown flowers, especially marigolds and sunflowers, as part of my organic vegetable garden. The pollination and potential companion-planting benefits have always served as my excuse to add some plants that are “just pretty” to my otherwise utilitarian, food-producing plot.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
motherearthnews.com | Robin Mather |Jessica Kellner |Jennifer Kongs |Judy DeLorenzo
Readers responded eagerly to our call for recipes to use up green tomatoes. An Ohio woman wowed the judges with her entry.
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Apr 29, 2024 | 
engageforgood.com | Jennifer Kongs
EFG: You mentioned the challenge of navigating what might feel like a minefield for managers adjusting to new ways of doing business. What advice would you give to leaders trying to create a space where “calling in” becomes the norm? Loretta: The best piece of advice I can give is to ask questions, listen more, and talk less. It’s essential to create an environment where you actively seek out your employees’ opinions and preferences.
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Apr 22, 2024 | 
engageforgood.com | Jennifer Kongs
2024 Halo Award Corporation of the Year: Google.org, using technology to scale solutions for global challengesLet’s start with Google.org. They’ve been pairing up with the likes of GiveDirectly to tackle the logistical nightmare that is disaster relief. Their brainchild? An AI tool that performs automatic building damage assessments from aerial imagery of disaster sites.
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Apr 8, 2024 | 
engageforgood.com | Jennifer Kongs
The following standout companies and nonprofits have figured out how to do things a bit differently and actually make a dent in the universe (or at least in their communities). They’re proving that with a little creativity and a lot of elbow grease, you can turn even the biggest corporate ship around and steer it toward something good.
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Apr 4, 2024 | 
engageforgood.com | Jennifer Kongs
I quickly realized this wasn’t just a good business practice—it was a beautiful way to create opportunity with lasting ripple effects. That realization got me thinking, “What more can we do?”The next year, in 2013, was my first time attending the conference. I was invited to a nonprofit gathering before the conference got started, and instantly I knew I was in the right place.
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Mar 25, 2024 | 
engageforgood.com | Jennifer Kongs
Think convincing your boss to send you to EFG2024 is as hard as getting a cat to take a bath? We’ve got a persuasive toolkit for you. Your boss won’t just say yes—they might want to come along!The “What’s in it for us?” pitchFirst, let’s tackle the most important thing: ROI. Attending EFG2024 isn’t just about soaking up the wisdom of industry leaders from giants like Google and global superheroes like CARE.
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Mar 19, 2024 | 
engageforgood.com | Jennifer Kongs
Macy’s partnership with Big Brother Big SistersIn a similar vein, the collaboration between Macy’s and Big Brothers Big Sisters showcases the incredible impact of corporate social responsibility when it is fueled by genuine partnership.
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Mar 15, 2024 | 
engageforgood.com | Jennifer Kongs
Don’t miss the must-attend event for CSR and social impact leaders from Fortune 500 companies and the world’s largest nonprofits. Join 600+ social impact leaders to share expertise, connect with each other, and be recognized for innovative impact campaigns. Engage for Good is the only conference bringing nonprofit and corporate social impact leaders in a shared space to strengthen their collaborations and amplify their collective impact.
