Global Impact Releases 2012 Annual Report

ALEXANDRIA, Va., November 8, 2012 /3BL Media/ – Global Impact, whose mission is to assure help for the world’s most vulnerable people, released its 2012 Annual Report today. The report outlines Global Impact’s compelling vision and details how that vision unfolds through principled action, and delivers lasting results.

“Global Impact’s ability to deliver consistent results in challenging economic times is due, in large part, to its sound governance, transparency and ability to partner with respected businesses, charities and organizations,” said Renée S. Acosta, President of Global Impact. “Through these alliances, the organization raises and strategically invests the necessary resources to help the people who need it the most around the world.”   The annual report highlights Global Impact’s successes in 2012, which include:   • $108 million raised to help people in need • Partnerships and alliances that leverage resources for greater impact • Multiple technology products that make giving more accessible, secure and effective • Three awards recognizing outstanding executive-level leadership   In addition to Global Impact’s successes, its transparency and best practices resulted in a series of notable accolades, including a ranking of 190 on the “Philanthropy 400” list by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, a Combined Federal Campaign Innovator Award and Seal holder status from the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance for the seventh consecutive year meeting each of the 20 standards for charity accountability.   About Global Impact Global Impact raises funds to meet critical humanitarian needs around the world. The organization funds nearly 70 U.S.-based international charities through innovative partnerships and employee giving programs, and provides solutions to meet the unique giving needs of organizations and donors. In addition, Global Impact distributes charitable donations for some of America’s top corporations and administers two of the world’s largest workplace giving campaigns: the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area and the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas. Since 1956, Global Impact has generated more than $1.5 billion to assure help for the world’s most vulnerable people. Learn more at www.charity.org.   ###   Contact: Joseph Mettimano Global Impact Director, Marketing & Communications Tel: 703-717-5221 joseph.mettimano@charity.org