Workplace Giving: Impact Through Partnership

As awareness grows, more and more people are expressing the importance of working for a socially conscious company. One third of job seekers say it’s extremely important that their organization have a positive impact on the community. According to a Project ROI study, workplace giving  can increase employee engagement by up to 7.5%, increase employee productivity by 13%, reduce employee turnover by 50%, and increase revenue by as much as 20%. However, for an organization that doesn’t have corporate giving or any social impacts in place, it might be an overwhelming endeavor to know where to start. 

The partnership between Commercial Advisors and the Collegiate School of Memphis is the perfect example of corporate impact. Facilitated by Give901, this partnership not only exemplifies the importance of corporate social responsibility but also demonstrates the profound influence a company can have on the community. 

A Mission-Driven Partnership

Commercial Advisors, a leader in commercial real estate services, has always been driven by their core values- engaging to understand, seeing opportunity, moving it forward, and co-elevating. That’s why their partnership with Collegiate has been so transformational in the lives of first- generation college students. Since its inception in 2008, the school has boasted a 100% college acceptance rate for its graduates, a testament to its unwavering commitment to educational excellence and student support. 

At Give901, we encourage Memphians to give an hour of pay and an hour of time each month, enabling us to make an impact in our community one hour at a time. We also encourage companies to sign up for workplace giving so efforts can be maximized, which is how Commercial Advisors became affiliated with Collegiate. 

Greg Spillyards, CEO and Managing Director of Commercial Advisors said since he started the company in 2014, there has been a special foundation set up each year from their profits to support organizations who are supporting youth throughout the city. Additionally, employees are encouraged to sign up for Give901’s an hour of pay, hour of time each month, which is set up through their HR department.  “It gets us all involved. It takes it from just being a few that can support these very costly endeavors to where we are all a part of it as a broad base. [Give901] makes it very easy for us to plug in.” 

Commercial Advisors' Role: Beyond Financial Support

“The foundation dollars follow our participation. Rather than just cutting a check and providing funds, we want to give of ourselves and of our resources.” -Greg Spillyards

Commercial Advisors' financial commitment to Collegiate is profound, covering essential needs ranging from funding staff events to providing blazers for rising high school students. These tangible contributions, however, are just one facet of the partnership. They’re also involved in a hands-on approach where employees actively volunteer, fostering a closer relationship between them, the teachers, and the students. 

“We are intentional about developing relationships with the faculty and staff [at Collegiate] to be an encouragement, to serve them in whatever capacity they need us to. But also to be here for the students- from the 6th grader who’s working on a science fair project to the 11th or 12th grader who’s trying to think through what they might do next beyond their years at Collegiate,” Spillyards said.

Through this partnership, students at Collegiate are not only provided with the resources they need to succeed academically but are also given hope and motivation, knowing that the community believes in their potential and is invested in their success.

Sign up for Workplace Giving

Workplace giving benefits everyone: the community, employees, and the overall performance of a business. Give901 can help you get started. We offer a hassle-free setup with your HR department for easy paycheck deductions or direct donations, providing flexibility for everyone. Contact us today to find out how you can set up workplace giving and make an impact for your community and your business just like Commercial Advisors. You're not just investing in the future of individuals but in the prosperity and well-being of the entire community. We’re building a legacy of generosity and impact that will resonate for generations to come.