In a remote and hybrid working world, employees must adapt to new modes of virtual and in-person collaboration, while employers must adapt to new modes of managing their workforce. That also presents opportunities for an improved corporate philanthropy strategy informed by employees and nonprofits in their local communities.

A recent Harvard Business School Online survey reported 81% of respondents either do not want to go back to the office or prefer a hybrid schedule. This desire for flexibility can be an advantage for companies rethinking their philanthropy strategy to remain relevant in a world of more frequent natural disasters, renewed social justice movements, and geographically dispersed employees.

As Foundation Director at mid-sized tech company Businessolver, Carrie Clogg has had to make big shifts to her company’s philanthropy.

“With our workers being remote and volunteer opportunities being limited, we have to get creative in how we support our philanthropic partners,” Carrie said. “Orientating our current and new hires on the importance of giving back in our culture is the first step. We want to keep it in the front of our employees’ minds that we still are going to be stewards of community service.”

To adjust to the new normal, she’s shifted their focus to volunteering individually rather than in groups and made educational events virtual.

As you settle into your new hybrid work environment and navigate its challenges, your philanthropy can provide a spark of joy during these uneasy times and show employees you care—no matter where they work.

Read the full article about making the most of a new workplace in philanthropy by Caleb Zimmerman at GlobalGiving.