Explosion of corporate activism

They say always watch the quiet ones. Turns out quiet activism by corporations is growing. Quiet corporate good deeds means authentic, sustainable, and community driven. 92% of corporate impact professionals say their companies continue their impact. Grant funding is up 15% year over year; a 9% increase in overall donations, a record-breaking $3.7B in 2025; and 57% year-over-year increase in global employee volunteering participation.

Fortune | $3.7 billion whisper: the explosive growth of quiet corporate activism