Good Impact Group (GIG), a charity dedicated to connecting UK-registered charities with skilled marketing and business development (BD) volunteers, is expanding with new opportunities. By partnering with GIG, professionals can apply their expertise to meaningful causes, while helping to strengthen the responsible business efforts of their firms.
GIG encourages marketing and BD professionals to use their expertise in supporting charities, enhancing both their personal growth and professional experience. By volunteering, individuals and teams help charities with activity from strategic marketing to BD, and fundraising, while gaining valuable skills and expanding their networks. GIG offers flexible, remote or in-person opportunities, with time commitments that fit around work schedules.
Silvia Van den Bruel, Marketing & BD Director at Hausfeld, shares her experience of becoming a Trustee via GIG telling The Professionals: “I was able to spend a whole day with Deki, a charity that empowers rural communities in Togo. It was incredibly rewarding to help strategise about their mission and values. The work felt truly impactful, and the experience was meaningful for both of us.”
Lucy Rao, Business Development and Marketing Director at Boodle Hatfield LLP and GIG volunteer, also praised the charity: “I think overall your matching service is great! It’s a fantastic way to help charities access the support they need, while offering our team an opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way.”
There are many benefits for marketing and BD people including:
– Positive impact: Use your skills for a purpose beyond profit.
– Skill development: Gain experience in new sectors and develop new capabilities.
– Networking: Connect with peers and charity leaders.
– Flexibility: Choose projects that fit with your schedule, either remotely or in person.
GIG enables professionals to help organisations in need, while enhancing their skills and building connections in the charity sector. It’s an opportunity to contribute to causes that need support, all while strengthening personal and firm-wide CSR efforts.
To learn more or to get involved visit www.goodimpactgroup.org.