Corporate Giving In Action with Erin Hogue

Oct 24, 2024

In this conversation with Erin Hogue, Senior Director of Spark Good at Walmart, listeners discover how Walmart connects nonprofits, customers, and employees to create community impact. Erin shares insights into who is donating and their motivations, the rationale behind the Roundup program, and current trends in corporate giving. She also provides practical tips for nonprofits to leverage Walmart’s extensive resources, including storefront fundraising and grant applications, to expand their reach and enhance their efforts.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Journey from Nonprofit to Corporate Philanthropy

02:54 • 3min

Navigating Walmart's SparkGood Program for Nonprofits

05:59 • 2min

Empowering Nonprofits Through Innovative Giving Programs

08:10 • 6min

Innovative Approaches to Amplifying Charitable Giving

14:04 • 4min

Exploring Trends in Corporate Philanthropy and Employee Generosity

18:27 • 4min

Engaging Families in Volunteerism through Innovative Platforms

22:42 • 3min

Philanthropy Reimagined: Connections and Corporate Impact

25:17 • 12min

This week on Nonprofit Nation, I’m excited to sit down with Erin Hogue, Senior Director of Spark Good at Walmart. Erin is leading the charge on how Walmart is bringing nonprofits, customers, and associates together to make a real impact in communities across the country.

In this episode, we’ll get into the nitty-gritty of how Walmart is using data to power its giving, the inspiration behind their Roundup program, and how nonprofits can plug into Walmart’s massive network to grow their reach. With 90% of the U.S. living within 10 miles of a Walmart and over 80,000 nonprofits already participating in Spark Good, there are endless ways to get involved.

We’ll cover:

Who’s giving and why? Erin will share insights from Walmart’s data—who’s donating, what motivates them, and what nonprofits can learn from it.
Why Roundup? We’ll explore why Walmart chose the Roundup model over direct donations and how it supports local vs. national nonprofits.
Trends in corporate giving: What Erin is seeing in the world of philanthropy and how companies are changing the way they give.
Practical tips for nonprofits: How to get started with Walmart, from storefront fundraising to grant applications and everything in between.

This episode is packed with insights on how to approach corporate partnerships, make the most of Walmart’s platforms, and stay ahead of trends in corporate giving. If you're ready to tap into Walmart’s vast resources and make a bigger impact, this one’s for you!

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