In a bold move that signals a new era for the skills-based volunteering (SBV) sector, Pyxera Global, a global leader in designing and delivering purpose-driven corporate-engagement programs, is uniting with Common Impact, a pioneer in pro bono service and cross-sector partnership development.
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Together, these two trailblazers in the SBV field will deliver a broader continuum of services to Fortune 500 multinational companies and other organizations worldwide — from large-scale, global initiatives to locally grounded, skills-based partnerships — that drive lasting community impact.
Over the past several years, Common Impact and Pyxera Global have been steadily building a collaborative relationship, grounded in shared values, mutual respect, and a joint commitment to advancing the practice of skills-based volunteering. Now, their union is poised to reinvigorate both the SBV and larger social sector, and thus more quickly solve pressing social challenges.
In an era of complex global problems and tightening nonprofit resources, SBV represents one of the most effective models for sustainable impact. It not only delivers high-value capacity to social sector organizations, but also deepens employee engagement, is aligned with and supports business outcomes, builds leadership skills, and enhances a company’s sense of purpose, all of which strengthen the local communities in which we live and work.
A Unified Vision for the Future of Skills-Based Volunteering
The partnership brings together decades of expertise in leveraging corporate talent for social good.
- Pyxera Global, with its global reach and deep experience in corporate social responsibility and shared-value strategies, has for 35 years empowered tens of thousands of professionals to address global challenges.
- Common Impact, with its pioneering virtual models in SBV, thought leadership, and capacity-building engagements, has for 25 years redefined how companies deploy employee skills to strengthen nonprofits and communities.
By joining forces, the new partnership can offer a one-stop shop for services, expand both nonprofits’ global and U.S. presence, and more effectively navigate today’s challenging funding environment.
The strategic alliance reflects a growing need for consolidation and collaboration across the social impact and NGO landscape. With economic volatility, shifting corporate priorities, and increasing demand for accountability in purpose initiatives, the nonprofit sector faces both challenges and opportunities.
“In today’s volatile environment, it’s more important than ever for mission-driven organizations to unite,” said Deirdre White, CEO, Pyxera Global, “to pool strengths, share resources, and innovate collectively. By joining with Common Impact, Pyxera Global is building a stronger, more resilient platform that can better serve both organization’s clients, support our partners, and deliver greater impact for communities worldwide.”
A Strategic Response to a Changing Sector
Both Pyxera Global and Common Impact bring strong, well-respected brands to the alliance. Each has built a reputation for excellence and trust within the SBV and corporate social responsibility fields. The alliance will draw on both brands’ credibility and complementary strengths — pairing Pyxera’s global scale with Common Impact’s deep expertise in the U.S. market and virtual pro bono engagement — to expand its reach and impact.
The vision and value proposition for the new alliance is to create a stronger, more resilient platform that delivers greater value and opportunities to both organizations’ clients, partners, and communities.
“This is a moment that calls for scale, efficiency, and collective leadership,” said Rachel Hutchisson, CEO, Common Impact. “By uniting our networks, methodologies, knowledge gained over many years, and talent, we’re not just adapting to change — we’re helping to shape the future of the SBV movement.”
Empowering Purpose at Scale
Pyxera Global and Common Impact will continue to work with Fortune 500 companies, foundations, and global development partners to design and implement high-impact SBV programs that build employee purpose, strengthen nonprofit capacity, and accelerate progress toward solving the world’s most pressing problems.
Clients and partners can expect continuity of excellence in existing programs, along with expanded opportunities to innovate and collaborate across the SBV ecosystem, as well as to engage in the broader array of social good initiatives that Pyxera Global leads across the world.
For these two nonprofits, joining forces is not just a business transaction — it is the next step in a trusted relationship between two like-minded organizations that have long believed in the transformative potential of skilled volunteers to address society’s most complex challenges.
About Pyxera Global
Since 1990, Pyxera Global has leveraged the power of business to create a better world. The organization partners with leading companies, governments, and social enterprises to design programs that build capacity, bolstering local economies while respecting planetary boundaries.
Learn more at pyxeraglobal.org
About Common Impact
Common Impact is a national nonprofit that connects businesses and social good organizations to create effective, skills-based volunteer partnerships. Since 2000, it has helped companies activate their employees’ talents to strengthen the nonprofit sector and achieve meaningful social impact.
Learn more at commonimpact.org
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In an era of complex global problems & tightening nonprofit resources, SBV represents one of the most effective models for sustainable impact, delivering high-value capacity to NGOs, deepening employee engagement, and building leadership skills & purpose.
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