Giving // Current TV

Ripples of Love

With Thanksgiving approaching, I have been thinking about not just the things I am... more

joeeddy
added this
3 months ago
|
0 comments

Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation Kicks Off Blanket Drive For Homeless

Millions of homeless Americans will be cold this holiday season: find out how your... more

Glenn_Osrin
added this
3 months ago
|
0 comments

Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation sponsors Community Kitchen Drive for hungry

Read how you can help provide a meal for a hungry soul for just $10

Glenn_Osrin
added this
3 months ago
|
0 comments

Microsoft: 2010 was the biggest year of employee giving so far…

When you visit a Microsoft office and discover that it’s been transformed from a place of work to an amphitheater for a keenly contested rock-paper-scissors contest, or when you overhear people discussing an ongoing bidding war for the world’s best baloney sandwich, then chances are you’re witnessing Microsoft’s employee giving at first hand.

Each year as part of our Giving campaign every full time Microsoft employee in the United States can take advantage of corporate matching for the donations they make to nonprofit and community organizations, up to $12,000. They also have the opportunity to volunteer their time and have those hours matched with a per hour payment to the chosen organization.

It would be fair to say that employee giving is an inherent part of life at Microsoft. Since the inception of the company our employees have wanted to give something back. The continued success of our employee giving isn’t solely about people’s generosity - it’s also about their creativity and passion. As the co-chairs of the 2010 Giving campaign we have had the opportunity to see an incredible array of initiatives to raise funds and awareness. This past year we had over 300 fundraising events including a 5K run with 1,700 employee participants, national poker competitions, an album of employee music, photo books, soccer clinics, and our internal auction site which continues to grow in both the breadth of items offered and the money it raises.

So, how did we do in the United States in 2010? Here are some of the top line figures:

Microsoft employee giving raised $96 million in 2010 – the most ever
Nearly 35,000 people around Microsoft participated
Over 4,000 people volunteered over 350,000 hours of their time – generating $6 million in funds for the recipient organizations

Over 16,000 organizations benefitted from funds raised as part of the Giving campaign.
These funds make a real difference in our communities. For example, Microsoft employees are the single largest, active source of ongoing donors for the Seattle Children’s Hospital, which received over $800,000 in 2010. The majority of the donated funds go toward uncompensated care so that no one who comes to Seattle Children’s is turned away for insurance or financial reasons. The donated funds will assist around 1,000 families with uncompensated care. It’s something we’re very proud of.

2010 was an outstanding year for our employee Giving campaign and we’d be remiss if we didn’t point out that the success of the campaign isn’t solely due to the incredible generosity of our people, but is also the result of the hard work and energy of an army of volunteers across the company who commit their time to the Giving campaign, driving participation, helping organize events and supporting initiatives. We owe them a debt of gratitude for their efforts.

There is one downside to these results: it creates a formidable target for 2011! However, we’re confident, that as in years past, our employees will rise to the challenge.

We’re already underway. Thank you for your support in 2010!

http://www.microsoftupblog.com/post/2010-The-biggest-year-of-employee-giving-so-far.aspxWhen you visit a Microsoft office and discover that it’s been transformed from a... more

3BLMedia
added this
1 year ago
|
0 comments

Let's Give to Girls and Women; Let's Build a Movement | Womens eNews

Philanthropy headlines in the past year have focused on billionaires giving in two... more

Womens_eNews
added this
1 year ago
|
0 comments

The Magic of Christmas

A way to share in a Christmas miracle story in the making. A few years ago I wrote... more

jeffrey421
added this
1 year ago
|
0 comments

MOTHER THERESA

A woman that is known all over the world for her dedication to helping people who were... more

PEACEFULMIND12
added this
1 year ago
|
1 comment

CSRminute: UPS Expands Carbon Neutral Shipping Program; Microsoft Co-Founder Signs on to Buffet's Giving Pledge Program.

Summary: UPS Expands Carbon Neutral Shipping Program; Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen... more

3BLMedia
added this
1 year ago
|
0 comments

Gardeners Sharing Their Harvest With Food Pantries using AmpleHarvest.org

About AmpleHarvest.org Shortly after I became the director of the West Milford... more

Omnomynous
added this
1 year ago
|
3 comments

A Hat, Some Change, and A Shoe

This is a short film about a young boy going on an adventure in his community to help... more

mcmfilmmaker
added this
1 year ago
|
0 comments

Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn Supports Youth Snowsports Charity

In addition to being an amazing athlete, Mrs. Vonn also gives back... "SOS... more

ninthstate
added this
1 year ago
|
0 comments

Before You Give, Know Your Charity

The following is an email I received from a very trusted nurse and friend to the... more

JonRaymond
added this
2 years ago
|
1 comment

what a great guy Merry Christmas

Giving is rewarding

cyman01
added this
2 years ago
|
8 comments

Nation’s Largest Youth Winter Sports Nonprofit Gives 500 Kids A Chance to Snowboard

SOS Outreach, a youth non-profit organization in Colorado, will give about 500 kids a... more

ninthstate
added this
2 years ago
|
0 comments

Charity: Who Cares - A Visual Guide of Global Giving

Americans lead the world in charitable contributions, giving $300 billion a year to... more

HGreenwood
added this
2 years ago
|
0 comments

Girl Scouts, Festival of Giving - Wichita, Kansas

More than 500 Girl Scout troops will grant the wishes of 19 local nonprofit agencies... more

amaness
added this
2 years ago
|
0 comments

Former student seeks to continue his interest in philanthropy upon his return to Japan.

From Jeff Leahy, CRMS Head of School: Last night I had dinner in Tokyo with Taro... more

3BLMedia
added this
2 years ago
|
0 comments

Quit fooling yourself

Giving and blessing others based on their needs and not the opinions of selfish people.

webproducer
added this
2 years ago
|
0 comments

Grom

This is a rough cut there still needs to be alot done. This is only a chapter in... more

terra_muro
added this
2 years ago
|
1 comment

How to help make a difference in the lives of youth nationwide

Obama has supported the Expansion of Programs for Service and volunteer programs... more

ninthstate
added this
2 years ago
|
0 comments

select your country

Community Spotlight

TAGS

tagged w/ Giving

top videos

find current on tv

find current online

recent comments

© 2012 Current TV, LLC All Rights Reserved

the basics

follow us online

tools

stay in touch

© 2012 Current TV, LLC
All Rights Reserved