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From the Boardroom to the Ballot Box: Introducing the IGC Institute
IGC launches new nonprofit focused on corporate civic engagement.
Success Snapshot: IGC Institute Empowers Modern Workforce to Vote
As companies look for ways to be more socially responsible but not take on added risk, this case study offers a blueprint for success in the domain of corporate civic engagement.
The People Have Spoken: All Parties Want to Change Money's Role in Politics
Let's create a democracy that every citizen, regardless of their bank balance, can believe in.
Disney’s Not-So Magical Ride & What It Means for Your Company
Disney's journey underscores the intricate dance of stakeholder capitalism in today's business landscape. It’s a lesson for all businesses: to not only articulate but to integrate, act, and transparently report on their broader societal commitments.
LGBTQ+ Equality is a Commitment Not a Campaign. Are You Ready for Pride 2023?
5 Questions Your Brand Should Answer before Celebrating Pride
4 Best Practices for Responsible Corporate Political Action Amidst Social Division
Top 4 Principles of Corporate Political Responsibility
Pandemic Pressures Lead to Marketing Mastery
The COVID-19 pandemic presented brands with unique challenges, but it also provided valuable lessons in adapting marketing strategies for a rapidly changing environment.
Corporate Social Good During the Holidays - More Than a Marketing Ploy
IGC - Your Brand Needs to Practice What You Preach During the Holidays
How Do You Measure Corporate Civic Engagement?
Learn more about corporate civic engagement and how to measure success.
Infographic: Key Takeaways for Business Leaders from 2022 Midterms (So Far)
This infographic highlights some of the trends IGC has seen in the 2022 midterms to date.
8 Surprising Things About Voting in the US You Probably Don’t Know
Voting in the US is more complex than many think, with election laws varying dramatically depending on your state. Learn about some of the surprising laws.
5 Things Companies Should Ask When Considering Taking a Stance on Abortion
5 Things Companies Should Ask When Considering Taking a Stance on Abortion
What is Your Company Doing this Juneteenth?
Today is Juneteenth — a celebration of the end of slavery in the U.S. after the Civil War. On June 19, 1865 - two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed - a Union general went to Galveston, TX and informed slaves of their freedom. Juneteenth is considered the longest running African-American holiday.
Six Best Practices for Your Business to Encourage Civic Engagement
Every election, there are several major, national efforts to encourage US citizens to vote. While your company may be afraid to get "political," there is a substantial difference between financially supporting candidates and encouraging the civic engagement of your employees and customers. The best part is, promoting voter engagement isn’t just good for our democracy – it’s good for business.
Five Things Your Company Should Know Before the Midterms
Today marks MLK Day – a time to commemorate the historic life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his advocacy to build a more just and equitable future for all. Over the weekend, members of MLK’s family went to Arizona to march in defense of voting rights. The significance of the current political climate and efforts to change voting laws was not lost on the Kings. Arndrea Waters King said, “On the historic day of service to commemorate my father-in-law and continue his work, we will join our voices together to call for no celebration without meaningful voting rights legislation. Voting is an essential part of our democracy’s infrastructure, and we cannot afford for it to crumble any further.”