As the world becomes a more and more volatile place, this has never been more important. There is an urgent need to realize a greater sense of responsibility and develop a sense of global community.” -World Humanitarian Day websiteProductive, efficient, motivated, helpful; these are all common ways to describe office ninjas. Today we challenge you to add altruistic to that list. As the resident ninja, you can create positive change by researching and developing a way for your company to give back. From volunteering in a soup kitchen to making a generous donation, corporate philanthropy is a fantastic way to show the world that your company cares. Your company can even utilize a combination of programs like Office Manager Angelina’s organization, Social Tables, “My company has a CSR committee. They organize everything from the Ice Bucket Challenge to canned food drives to volunteering sessions at a kitchen.” We’ve done some digging and we’d like to share with you our findings on corporate philanthropy. Let’s make a difference.
This foundation provides a wounded warrior emergency support fund that provides scuba training and open water certification for veterans with amputations or burns. Diving provides fantastic physical and mental therapy for these wounded soldiers. This would be an excellent charity to support if your company is located in a military town or if your business is somehow connected to scuba diving or the ocean.
This nonprofit organization is dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer. Their focus is to fund research to find less toxic therapies by working with leading hospitals nationwide. Their website includes resources for companies interested in donating and it would be the perfect cause for a company that works directly with children or creates products for kids.
4 Paws for Ability provides children with disabilities with highly trained service dogs that help them achieve a higher level of independence. Aside from being incredibly heartwarming, 4 Paws also provides a ton of volunteer opportunities for companies that wish to have their employees directly involved with a positive charity effort.
Step Up for Students provides Tax Credit Scholarships to K-12 students who come from low-income families, allowing them to attend private or out-of-area schools that provide a better level of education. Education initiatives are a great option for any company to back. What better way to help ensure the future than helping to educate today’s youth?
There are many other terrific charities to choose from. If your company is looking to help, definitely check out Charity Navigator. A nonprofit themselves, they rates other charities on their financial health, accountability, and transparency. You can even browse rated charities by category (like education, health, or human rights) or search directly.
No matter what charity your company may choose to benefit, let World Humanitarian Day be the inspiration for positive action! 
