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THE ART OF BUILDING VIRTUAL CULTURE

By: 2018 Fellow, Kiron Chandy, CEO & Co-Founder of Consult Your Community “You know how culture at a firm is defined with some bland adjectives but in actuality is shaped by every single person at that firm? You feel it most in your immediate team.” That was one of the text responses I got back from […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on Oct 18, 2019

OUR CORE VALUES

These five core values embody our culture, spirit and dedication to doing what’s right. They keep us aligned and help us make decisions about everything from the Fellows we serve to the staff we hire.  — JOIN FORCES.  Change begins with one person, one donation or one idea, and together, we create a ripple effect […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on Oct 08, 2019

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP ROLES

By: 2019 Fellow, Hyasintha Ntuyeko, Founder of Kasole Secrets, LTD. Gender shouldn’t be a factor in whether or not a person can be a great leader. A person’s leadership abilities should depend on their individual strengths and personality traits. That being said, discrimination remains present in the workplace – the higher up you are promoted, the […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on Sep 20, 2019

THE 17 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

The Sustainable Development Goals, set forth by the United Nations, are a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all by 2030. They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, health, gender equality and climate. These Goals interconnect, and it’s important to achieve each one over the next 10 […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on Sep 19, 2019

SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED

By: Jonathan Toms, Associate Manager of Charitable Initiatives, Smithfield Foods, Inc. In June 2019, the United States achieved the lowest veteran unemployment rate since 2001 of 3.2 percent, an accomplishment that Smithfield Foods is proud to be a part of. As a company passionate about producing good food the right way, we know that our […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on Aug 09, 2019

REPRESENTATION MATTERS: RECRUITING A DIVERSE BOARD

BY: KIMBERLY LEWIS, PRESIDENT & CEO AT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF EAST TEXAS 2018 FELLOW SPONSORED BY THE DIANA DAVIS SPENCER FOUNDATION Social entrepreneurs have many responsibilities in managing their operations, and one of the primary tasks is to establish a Board of Directors.  In many cases, the board is typically small in the beginning and […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on Jul 11, 2019

SMITHFIELD DONATES $400,000 TO SUPPORT VETERAN ENTREPRENEURS

For the second year in a row, The Smithfield Foundation, philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, will contribute $400,000 to provide 10 veteran entrepreneurs with The Global Good Fund Fellowship to invigorate their leadership and accelerate their social impact.Learn more about the 2019 Veteran Fellows here. Veterans bring unique advantages to the world of entrepreneurship, and together with […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on Jul 08, 2019

What our Fellows say about us

THE GLOBAL GOOD FUND FELLOWSHIP WILL UNLOCK YOUR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL AND ACCELERATE YOUR SOCIAL IMPACT. DON’T BELIEVE US? HERE’S WHAT OUR FELLOWS SAY. –  “This Fellowship is about personal development which is critical when building a social venture. This program gives me the resources to develop along with my company.”  Danny Weissberg, 2018 Fellow, Voiceitt –  “It was […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on Jun 24, 2019

MILLENNIALS + BABY BOOMERS: WHY WE NEED EACH OTHER IN THE WORKPLACE

Millennials and Baby Boomers: Defying Odds Together in the Workplace “Before our eyes, the world is undergoing a massive demographic transformation. Soon, the workforce will include people from as many as five generations ranging in age from teenagers to 80-somethings.” –Harvard Business Review In 2017, we asked ourselves: “How could The Global Good Fund support, help, and […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on May 20, 2019

Smithfield Foods Supports Veteran Entrepreneurs through Continued Partnership with The Global Good Fund

May 06, 2019 14:38 ET | Smithfield Foods’ $400,000 contribution will support a second cohort of Global Good Fund Veteran Fellows. SMITHFIELD, Va., May 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., is pleased to announce a continued partnership with The Global Good Fund to support a second cohort of veteran entrepreneurs. The company’s […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on May 06, 2019