Raleighwood Media Group is Wrapping 2024 with Purpose 🎁
As we wrap up an incredible 2024, I can’t help but beam with pride at the impact Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group has made—not just in the work we do, but in the lives we’ve touched. This year, we took our commitment to Pledge 1% to heart, and it’s been nothing short of amazing. With over $2,300 donated to local charities, we’re closing out the year with purpose and gratitude.
One of my favorite ways we’ve embraced this pledge is by celebrating our clients’ birthdays with a special twist: a birthday donation. Instead of just sending cards or emails, we’ve made it a tradition to contribute to local non-profit organizations in honor of their big day. It’s our way of saying, “Your day matters, and so does your community.” This little gesture has not only brought smiles but also strengthened our ties with the causes that make the towns our clients live, work, and play in (and their surrounding areas!) so vibrant.
Beyond financial contributions, we’ve also had the privilege of donating our time and expertise. This year, Raleighwood Media Group proudly offered pro bono services to impactful organizations like Lake Gaston 911 Task Force, Shield NC, and the Break the Silence 5K. Partnerships like these allow us to amplify their missions and contribute to meaningful causes that align with our values. Giving back in this way has been one of the most rewarding aspects of our year.
Our efforts are part of a larger movement: Pledge 1%. This global initiative is on a mission to inspire, educate, and empower every company to leverage their unique assets for good. Together, we achieve more. Pledge 1% is creating an ecosystem to accelerate impact, envisioning a future where profit is intertwined with purpose and social impact becomes a business norm. It’s not just a vision—it’s a growing reality, thanks to the powerful network of CEOs, social impact leaders, investors, banks, stock exchanges, and other business stakeholders working together to drive this change.
Why do we focus on local causes? Because we know firsthand that these organizations are the backbone of our community. They’re the ones providing food to families, supporting youth programs, protecting animals in need and our environment, or offering a helping hand when it’s needed most. Donating locally ensures that our contributions directly improve the lives of our neighbors, and there’s something incredibly fulfilling about being part of that positive change.
As we look ahead to 2025, I want to challenge other businesses to join us in this journey. Whether it’s committing to the 1% pledge or finding your own unique way to give back, there’s no better time to start than now as charitable giving in North Carolina reportedly fell 53% in the past year as inflation took a bite out of fundraising, according to the Triangle Business Journal. Imagine the collective impact we could make if every business in Raleigh set aside even a small portion of their resources to support local charities. The ripple effect would be astounding!
So here’s my ask: let’s make 2025 a year of giving. A year where we put community first, celebrate milestones with meaning, and rally around the causes that make our city the incredible place we all love. Consider this your ribbon on the package of the year, a challenge wrapped in opportunity.
To our clients, partners, and friends—thank you for being part of our story in 2024. Your support fuels our ability to give back, and we can’t wait to see what we can achieve together in 2025. Let’s keep the momentum going: one birthday donation, one local charity, and one big heart at a time.
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