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Global Impact reacts quickly to the evolving priorities of donors. Our expertise, business acumen and efficiency ensure that charitable gifts are used to address the most pressing problems facing the poorest and most disadvantaged people. For the latest information on the work we are doing to meet critical humanitarian needs around the world, see our current and archived press releases and news stories below.

Please direct all media inquiries to the attention of Global Impact Director, Marketing & Communications, Ann Canela at 703.717.5221.

News and Press Releases

Alexandria, VA (April 11, 2012) – Global Impact, whose mission is to assure help for the world’s most vulnerable people, announced today the results of its 2012 employee engagement survey. Global Impact raises funds for critical humanitarian needs around the world. Read more.

New York, NY (April 4, 2012) – Charities@Work today presented its 2012 Employee Engagement Awards, including JPMorgan Chase. Lifetime Achievement honors went to Viki Betancourt of the World Bank and Tom Tobin of Global Impact. Read more.

Global Impact has been working with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for several months to clarify and reconcile differences of opinion regarding expenditures made on behalf of the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA). Since the organization began managing the CFCNCA, Global Impact followed OPM’s published guidelines and its accounting practices and expenditures have been found to be in compliance every year by independent auditors and by the Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC). The LFCC is the group of federal workers who volunteer and have regulatory responsibility assigned by OPM to oversee campaign management. Information on Global Impact’s response to the U.S. Office of Inspector General's Audit is available at globalimpactfacts.org.

Alexandria, VA (March 27, 2012) – Global Impact, whose mission is to assure help for the world’s most vulnerable people, announced today its Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating. This prestigious honor is awarded for exceptional fiscal management, accountability and transparency, which Global Impact has achieved for six consecutive years. Read more.

Alexandria, VA (March 23, 2012) – Global Impact announced today that generous Federal employees pledged more than $78 million in 2011 through the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas (CFC-O) and Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA). Read more.

Alexandria, VA (March 22, 2012) – Global Impact received an Honorable Mention in the 2012 Nonprofit PR Awards competition for its outstanding communications campaign with the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA). Read more.

Alexandria, VA (January 25, 2012) – Global Impact, whose mission is to assure help for the world’s most vulnerable people, announced today the certification of 62 charities through its rigorous approval process. Global Impact raises funds to meet critical humanitarian needs around the world. Read more.

Alexandria, VA (January 24, 2012) – Global Impact and ACCP held a Webinar Tuesday on "Best Practices in Workplace Giving: Rethinking the Campaign Model and Technology That Works." Experts shared insight and innovative strategies to increase employee engagement and maximize your workplace giving campaign in 2012. Read more.

Alexandria, VA (January 10, 2012) – Mark Oliphant, Global Impact’s Chief Information and Operating Officer, was selected as a 2012 SmartCXO by SmartCEO magazine. The award recognizes executive management team all-stars who support their organization’s initiatives by supplying fresh ideas, making tough decisions and building strong talent within their companies. Read more.

Alexandria, VA (January 3, 2012; Updated: January 24, 2012) - Join Global Impact and ACCP for a timely discussion on "Best Practices in Workplace Giving: Rethinking the Campaign Model and Technology That Works." Experts will share innovative strategies to maximize your workplace giving campaign in 2012. Return after the webinar to see presentations and poll results. Read more.

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