1% for the Planet with Kaylee Duncanson
Working together to support the planet and its people is imperative, and 1% for the Planet has made it easier than ever for businesses to donate their time and money to this invaluable cause! Today, we are joined by Kaylee Duncanson, Membership Manager at 1% for the Planet, to discuss their mission and how you can get involved. Tuning in, you’ll find out what 1% of the Planet is, how it was created, how businesses can qualify, some of the ways that you can donate, and so much more! You’ll also learn how to support businesses that are part of 1% for the Planet. To hear more about how you can contribute to our planet, press play now!
Key Points From This Episode:
What 1% for the Planet is, how businesses qualify, and why the donations are based on revenue, not profits.
Different ways to donate to the organization and the most popular way businesses are giving, beyond monetary donations.
How 1% of the Planet was founded and born from a passion for the planet.
The wide range of causes the organization supports and how they expand their network.
How many businesses are part of the organization and how to support businesses part of 1%.
What inspired Kaylee to get involved in 1% for the Planet.
“Our network is built up of businesses that pledge to donate 1% of their revenues, not their profit, each year to environmental non-profits. Our mission is to accelerate smart, environmental giving.” — Kaylee Duncanson [0:04:13]
“There are lots of different ways to give. That’s one thing that 1% recognizes. As an organization, we want to make that giving flexible for our business members.” — Kaylee Duncanson [0:06:41]
“A phrase that I love that we use at 1% is: ‘For planet and people.’ We’re people-centric and understand that people are a part of this mission.” — Kaylee Duncanson [0:15:16]
