Leading SaaS platform company, CSG, empowered its teams to volunteer remotely with inspiring impact entrepreneurs globally. The CSG Change Days, delivered by We Make Change, saw CSGers using their skills to strategically support impact startups addressing challenges across the world.

The Partnership

Following on from a series of Change Days last year, CSG continued its partnership with We Make Change, a global volunteering platform that connects remote volunteers with impact startups.As a company, CSG is building a future-ready world not just for customers but for everyone. From its sustainability commitment to the volunteerism of its people. This is also why partnering with We Make Change to deliver a series of Change Days is a perfect fit. Through Change Days, CSGers can directly contribute to the development of impact startups that meaningfully address the causes they care about.  

The impact of CSG Change Days 2023

Throughout the year, CSGers volunteered remotely through Change Days. Here is the impact they made:

• Change Days: 4

• Employees volunteered: 66

• Impact startups supported: 16

• Hours volunteered: 528

• Impact made: $100k+

Employee Impact

• Average employee rating: 9/10

• Learned more about a social or environmental challenge: 80%

• Want to continue volunteering beyond the day: 87%

“Being able to use my skills and experience to help someone else gives me a huge sense of belonging to impactful goals and to make the world a little bit better. I'm so thankful to my company for opening these kinds of opportunities.” - Melissa, CSG ChangeMaker

“A Change Day is a great way to get involved and volunteer your time (all from your computer) to great causes! It provides opportunities to connect, learn and collaborate with others and help make a difference!” - Jessica, CSG ChangeMaker

“This was my first time participating in a Change Day, but it definitely won't be my last! Today I learned about some new companies that are doing great things in communities I am very passionate about, and I was able to lend my skills in attempting to help continue to grow and effect change within our community.” - Dionte, CSG ChangeMaker

Social Impact

The impact startups supported UN Sustainable Development Goals supported:

1. No Poverty
5. Gender Equality
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
13. Climate Action

• Average rating from impact startups: 9/10

• Want to continue working with their volunteers: 100%

• Value gained by impact startups: $100k+

“Participating in the Change Day with the CSG team surpassed my expectations. I didn't know what to expect as I met strangers with different skill sets, but I'm happy to say we left as friends. I am so grateful for the suggestions I received and the time they spent with me to give me honest feedback for website improvements, which I will implement to keep our organization moving forward.” - Amina: Founder, Cameras for Girls

“What an amazing opportunity provided for impact startups to gain valuable insight and guidance from seasoned professionals wanting to give back. Thank you We Make Change and CSG for this incredible opportunity!!” - Ethan: Managing Director, Aspiring Heads

“The Change Day was a fantastic experience! I gained invaluable insights and amazing ideas to revamp our social media strategy, increasing our followers and boosting engagement rates. We also found great insights to redesign our product packaging, effectively conveying our brand's message and potentially enhancing sales.” - Dharamjeet: Co-Founder, Ayang Trust

The Result

“At CSG, our purpose is to invent and shape a better, more future-ready world that delivers real impact for our colleagues, customers and communities. Through community-based organisations like We Make Change, CSGers volunteer their time and intellectual capital to help impact startups drive more meaningful impact where it matters the most. We are proud of the influence CSGers have had in 2023 with We Make Change to help drive progress in solving some of the most pressing challenges the world faces today.” - Cindy Parsons, Executive Director of Sustainability & ESG

These results show how CSG Change Days empower CSGers to truly make a meaningful impact on many different causes and contribute to the success of inspiring impact startups.

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