Sustainable Impact Through Cross-Sector Partnership
SAP is actively supporting social enterprises through its corporate social responsibility strategy, which includes knowledge transfer and social procurement. The company's Acceleration Collective initiative, hosted on the TRANSFORM Support Hub, facilitates pro bono consulting for social enterprises. In 2023, 120 SAP employees completed 51 projects, generating an in-kind contribution of $458,835. This initiative benefits both social enterprises and SAP employees, fostering growth and valuable experiential learning.
The press release highlights several successful collaborations, including SAP employees assisting organizations like Faces Up Uganda, Elli Cares, Key Farmers Cameroon, and Alexa Goodman Consulting. These projects ranged from enhancing strategic plans and funding strategies to optimizing online presence and scaling operations.
SAP supporta attivamente le imprese sociali attraverso la sua strategia di responsabilità sociale aziendale, che comprende il trasferimento di conoscenze e l'approvvigionamento sociale. L'iniziativa Acceleration Collective dell'azienda, ospitata sul TRANSFORM Support Hub, facilita consulenze pro bono per le imprese sociali. Nel 2023, 120 dipendenti SAP hanno completato 51 progetti, generando un contributo in natura di $458,835. Questa iniziativa beneficia sia le imprese sociali che i dipendenti SAP, promuovendo crescita e preziosa esperienza di apprendimento.
Il comunicato stampa evidenzia diverse collaborazioni di successo, tra cui il supporto dei dipendenti SAP a organizzazioni come Faces Up Uganda, Elli Cares, Key Farmers Cameroon e Alexa Goodman Consulting. Questi progetti variavano dal miglioramento dei piani strategici e delle strategie di finanziamento all'ottimizzazione della presenza online e al potenziamento delle operazioni.
SAP apoya activamente a las empresas sociales a través de su estrategia de responsabilidad social corporativa, que incluye la transferencia de conocimientos y la adquisición social. La iniciativa Acceleration Collective de la empresa, alojada en el TRANSFORM Support Hub, facilita consultorías pro bono para empresas sociales. En 2023, 120 empleados de SAP completaron 51 proyectos, generando una contribución en especie de $458,835. Esta iniciativa beneficia tanto a las empresas sociales como a los empleados de SAP, fomentando el crecimiento y el valioso aprendizaje experiencial.
El comunicado de prensa resalta varias colaboraciones exitosas, incluida la asistencia de empleados de SAP a organizaciones como Faces Up Uganda, Elli Cares, Key Farmers Cameroon y Alexa Goodman Consulting. Estos proyectos variaron desde la mejora de planes estratégicos y estrategias de financiación hasta la optimización de la presencia en línea y la ampliación de operaciones.
SAP는 지식 이전 및 사회적 조달을 포함한 기업의 사회적 책임 전략을 통해 사회적 기업을 적극적으로 지원하고 있습니다. TRANSFORM 지원 허브에 호스팅된 회사의 Acceleration Collective 이니셔티브는 사회적 기업을 위한 프로 보노 컨설팅을 촉진합니다. 2023년에는 120명의 SAP 직원이 51개의 프로젝트를 완료하여 $458,835의 현물 기여를 생성했습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 사회적 기업과 SAP 직원 모두에게 혜택을 주며, 성장과 귀중한 경험 학습을 촉진합니다.
보도 자료는 Faces Up Uganda, Elli Cares, Key Farmers Cameroon, Alexa Goodman Consulting와 같은 조직을 지원하는 SAP 직원들의 여러 성공적인 협업을 강조합니다. 이러한 프로젝트는 전략적 계획 및 자금 조달 전략 개선에서 온라인 존재 최적화 및 운영 확장에 이르기까지 다양했습니다.
SAP soutient activement les entreprises sociales grâce à sa stratégie de responsabilité sociale d'entreprise, qui inclut le transfert de connaissances et l'approvisionnement social. L'initiative Acceleration Collective de l'entreprise, hébergée sur le TRANSFORM Support Hub, facilite le consulting pro bono pour les entreprises sociales. En 2023, 120 employés de SAP ont complété 51 projets, générant une contribution en nature de $458,835. Cette initiative profite à la fois aux entreprises sociales et aux employés de SAP, favorisant la croissance et un apprentissage expérientiel précieux.
Le communiqué de presse met en avant plusieurs collaborations réussies, notamment le soutien des employés de SAP à des organisations telles que Faces Up Uganda, Elli Cares, Key Farmers Cameroon et Alexa Goodman Consulting. Ces projets variaient de l'amélioration des plans stratégiques et des stratégies de financement à l'optimisation de la présence en ligne et à l'échelle des opérations.
SAP unterstützt soziale Unternehmen aktiv durch seine Corporate Social Responsibility-Strategie, die Wissenstransfer und soziale Beschaffung umfasst. Die Acceleration Collective-Initiative des Unternehmens, die auf dem TRANSFORM Support Hub gehostet wird, erleichtert Pro-Bono-Beratung für soziale Unternehmen. Im Jahr 2023 haben 120 SAP-Mitarbeiter 51 Projekte abgeschlossen und einen Sachbeitrag von $458,835 generiert. Diese Initiative kommt sowohl sozialen Unternehmen als auch SAP-Mitarbeitern zugute und fördert Wachstum und wertvolles erfahrungsbasiertes Lernen.
Die Pressemitteilung hebt mehrere erfolgreiche Kooperationen hervor, darunter die Unterstützung von Organisationen wie Faces Up Uganda, Elli Cares, Key Farmers Cameroon und Alexa Goodman Consulting durch SAP-Mitarbeiter. Diese Projekte reichten von der Verbesserung strategischer Pläne und Finanzierungsstrategien bis hin zur Optimierung der Online-Präsenz und der Skalierung von Operationen.
- SAP's pro bono consulting initiative generated $458,835 in in-kind contributions in 2023
- 120 SAP employees completed 51 projects for social enterprises
- The program provides valuable experiential learning opportunities for SAP employees
- SAP is actively supporting social enterprises through knowledge transfer and social procurement
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Feature by Hemang Desai
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 14, 2024 / With over 10 million social enterprises operating globally, generating US
With the world in a state of polycrisis - a term describing the simultaneous occurrence of several catastrophic events such as conflict, poverty, unemployment, and climate change - social enterprises are more critical than ever. These organizations, like Faces Up Uganda, Elli Cares, Key Farmers Cameroon, and Alexa Goodman Consulting, are a powerful force for change, and although it may seem like a recent trend, MovingWorlds reports that social enterprises have been around for over 600 years.
However, despite their growing impact, these organizations face a number of hurdles. Limited access to financing, lack of public awareness and recognition, lack of government support, inadequate legal or fiscal frameworks, and restricted access to procurement processes can all hinder their ability to thrive.
At SAP, we actively support social enterprises through our comprehensive corporate social responsibility strategy, which includes knowledge and skills transfer from employees and social procurement. Through this strategy, we facilitate pro bono consulting, mentorships, and coaching opportunities to help support social enterprises to scale their businesses, as well as connect them with new B2B markets like SAP Business Network. This approach can empower social enterprises to overcome business challenges, scale their impact, and achieve their ever-important missions.
Pro Bono Consulting: A Win-Win for Social Enterprises and SAP Employees
Building on more than a decade of experience executing pro bono consulting programs, SAP introduced a new way for more employees to share their expertise and experience with social enterprises through the Acceleration Collective initiative. The initiative is hosted on the TRANSFORM Support Hub, a global platform launched in partnership with MovingWorlds, Unilever, and the TRANSFORM program as a resource for social enterprises to access free, ongoing, bespoke support to scale their business.
Last year alone, 120 SAP employees leveraged their expertise on the platform, completing 51 projects and generating an in-kind contribution of
Employees Creating Change and Being Changed
SAP employees tap into skills from their day-to-day role and harness this expertise to create a solution to a real business challenge their social enterprise client is experiencing. Through this collaboration, employees contribute to the social enterprise's mission while given the opportunity to flex and grow valuable leadership skills like cross-cultural collaboration, active listening, and a greater understanding of the challenges that small businesses face. To bring that to life, here are a few inspiring stories from employee participants of Acceleration Collective:
Collaborating with a Youth Art Education Organization on Its Strategic and Funding Plans
David Elliott, a senior user assistance developer at SAP UK, collaborated with Faces Up Uganda, a youth development NGO supporting young people from vulnerable backgrounds. The organization uses arts and crafts education to help young people overcome psychosocial challenges and develop essential personal and professional skills.
Elliott reviewed the organization's website and strategic plan, enhancing the communication of its vision, mission, and values, and wrote grant applications to help secure funding. His work included regular meetings with the organization's founder, Ssekitto Kalule Emmanuel, who praised Elliott for making "every word count" and inspiring the team.
"My experience with Faces Up revealed the potential of my skill set," Elliott added. "Clarifying grammatical rules and style taught me about the impact of language in specific contexts, which has influenced my role at SAP. Seeing my work's impact and receiving gratitude has motivated me to donate many hours to these projects."
Partnering for Growing an App Supporting Independence for People Living with Dementia
A team of SAP employees from across the Asia, Pacific, and Japan (APJ) region - Binh Pham, senior value advisor; Sandra Chang, senior commercial business partner; and Summer Zeng, delivery manager, Product Engineering - worked alongside Elli Cares, a startup focused on supporting people with cognitive impairments. The team brainstormed with the founder, offering insights and recommendations on scaling and growing to take the business to the next level.
Pham found the experience fun, insightful, and humbling, as the team learned the challenges that startups like Elli Cares face and provided recommendations and solutions. "I was pleasantly surprised that my skill sets from my day-to-day job were transferrable and applicable to the case of this organization," Pham said.
Enhancing the Funding Strategy for an Organization Empowering Rural Agricultural Communities
A Germany-based pro bono team - Fabio Westphal, solution advisor; Cansu Günay, enterprise customer success partner; Charlie Vu, specialist solution advisor; and Lilly Selzer, customer success partner - focused on strengthening Key Farmers Cameroon's investor and donor outreach. This enterprise empowers rural communities through sustainable agriculture and vocational training. The SAP team refined the organization's pitch deck and social media presence, enhancing its chances of securing funding. Westphal highlighted that he learned the importance of clear, trustful communication and concise storytelling in conveying complex ideas.
Scaling the Online Presence of a Consulting Firm Dedicated to Addressing Environmental Challenges with Creative Scientific Communication
Jaime Atilano, digital solution advisor, and Mallory Rioux, Customer Success, used their expertise in technology, brand building, and customer success to assist Alexa Goodman Consulting. Founded by scientist and environmental activist Alexa Goodman, the firm offers services in environmental education, science communication, professional development, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and team building.
The SAP team optimized the organization's website SEO to drive traffic and grow its online presence. "This experience was eye-opening. It's one thing to learn about moving from empathy to action, but this opportunity allowed empathy to thrive," Atilano shared. "I learned new skills, collaborated with a great team, and supported an entrepreneur working to save our oceans and advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights. It brought SAP Corporate Social Responsibility to life and confirmed that there is good in this world, and we can be part of it."
Are You a New Pro Bono Consultant?
Two of our experts share their advice:
"Have confidence in your ability to provide value where you least expect it."
- David Elliott, technical communication specialist at SAP
"Embrace the uncomfortable. You won't know everything, but you are there for a reason. Lean on your strengths and bridge gaps, even in small ways. Learning a new skill can seem daunting, but it's a win-win: upskilling for you while supporting a social good endeavor. Your effort will make a difference for the client and the world."
- Jaime Atilano, digital solution advisor at SAP
Looking Ahead
The challenges we face in today's world may be vast, but the potential for change that is created when social enterprises and professionals come together is even greater. As we move toward solutions, social enterprises have emerged as a springboard to a more just and sustainable future. Through collaboration and the power of collective action, we can further enable these changemakers to create innovative solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges, all while bolstering the skills and expanding the perspectives of our own employees.
Are you inspired to utilize your skills for good and join the pro bono consulting movement? SAP employees and alumni can find more information through the Acceleration Collective launch page, and professionals from other organizations as well as social enterprises can learn more through the TRANSFORM Support Hub.
Hemang Desai is global program director of the Pro Bono Consulting Portfolio for Corporate Social Responsibility at SAP.
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