Give Back and Connect: Pledge 1% Service Day, Asheville

January

25

,

2024

3:30pm

–

5:30pm

EDT

Join us for an afternoon of giving back, with time to network and connect. This event is part of Venture Asheville's Entrepreneurship Week, celebrating the strength of our regional entrepreneurial ecosystem. Whether you're a Pledge 1% member, interested in business volunteer programs, or bringing along friends and family, this event is open to anyone who wants to make a difference and build connections along the way.

We'll kick things off by writing letters for Letters Against Isolation, a simple, meaningful way to bring comfort to people experiencing loneliness. Afterward, we'll enjoy food and drinks together while we network and connect. Register now to hold your spot.

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Member Highlight: The Lookout Foundation

Making A Difference In The Communities We Care About

The Lookout Foundation invests in communities outside our own doors where we can see the results. Its mission is to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education for women, girls, and other underserved groups, and security and privacy rights for all, with an emphasis on partnering with organizations that actively work on improving the ideals of equality and justice for Black and other underserved communities.

The Lookout Foundation is a public charity and a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. It is entirely run by Lookout employees on a voluntary basis. Employee-led committees decide where and how Foundation money is distributed, and organize activities to donate time to local organizations.

In order to provide employees with opportunities to see their contributions make a real impact, Lookout has joined the Pledge 1% movement. It is a commitment to donate 1% equity to the communities in which we operate, 1% of our employees' time to local volunteer projects, and 1% product to non profit organizations. By making the local community a key stakeholder in our business, success means more than profits. It means helping our friends and neighbors.

FAQ

Where do I start?

We have a great guide to help companies set up their product donations. Join Pledge 1% now to learn more and get one-on-one guidance to support your program development.

What does it mean to Pledge 1% of Product?

There are many ways companies can donate products. When you join Pledge 1%, our team will walk you through the key questions and considerations to help you determine the best product donation model for your company. We’ll also provide you with the best practices, case studies, and partner connections necessary to establish a quality donation program.

How do I give Product?

There are a few ways companies can give product and it is very important that you set up a program that makes the most sense for your business. Some typical ways to donate product include giving:

Product in its existing form
Product in form revamped specifically for nonprofits
Hardware/goods
Services (can also be considered a time donation)

Pledge 1% • 1012 Torney Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129 • Have questions? Contact us at members@pledge1percent.org