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From Short Timelines to Speaking the Same Language, Five Ways to Co-Create Disruptive Partnerships
Last month, Handshake marked the 77th United Nations Global Assembly by partnering with Salesforce.org to host a breakfast for practitioners and visionaries across business and philanthropy. The event took place on the 41st floor of Salesforce Tower near Bryant Park...
Read MoreReconnecting and Recommitting at 2022 Global Goals Week
Handshake is reflecting on a productive and energizing 2022 UNGA Week after spending quality time with many of you. Over the course of five days, we hosted seven events, facilitated dozens of conversations and supported our clients’ participation at events...
Read MoreCelebrating Partnerships for Progress this Pride Month
Diversity and inclusion are essential to all businesses and are imperative to their success. These efforts must go beyond donations and proclamations to become core components of a long-term business strategy that are adequately resourced and sustained over time. To...
Read MoreHow the Private Sector is Aiding the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis
By: Abby Douglas Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to have a devastating impact on the people of Ukraine who are fearing for their lives, their safety and their future. With over 3.1 million people who already fled their country, governments around the world are...
Read MoreStanding in Solidarity – Reflections from Rome
“Go Do It”. This was the charge issued by Pope Francis to the Global Solidarity Fund last month in Rome. Alongside the G20 Summit, Handshake was proud to stand with the Global Solidarity Fund in a series of activities to advance its work to...
Read MorePerseverance, Resilience, Courage: Innovative Leadership during COVID-19
Megha Desai, President of the Desai Foundation, embodies what it means to be an Impact Executive, in more ways than one. As a dedicated leader, with a background in advertising, Megha uses her knowledge in social responsibility to help others by elevating the health and well-being...
Read MoreMeek Mill and REFORM Alliance Receive PTTOW! Nelson Mandela Changemaker Award
Rap star and social activist Meek Mill has received the Nelson Mandela Changemaker Award, given by PTTOW! (Plan to Take on the World) an invitation-only community for CEOs, chief marketing officers and icons. The Nelson Mandela Changemaker Award recognizes individuals who...
Read MoreMaking Rescue Robotics a Reality
Robots are an expense many governments cannot afford in disaster situations. Partnerships between public safety departments and private engineering firms may be able to fix that.
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