Scaling high-impact solutions to global problems, by redirecting the power of profits.
Consumers want to do more. Companies can help.
As consumers, how can we financially support a better planet—without giving away our hard-earned savings? Many global problems are solvable, but existing high-impact solutions lack funding.
It sounds impossible, and yet a growing number of companies help their customers do this. These companies adapt their business models to allow for Passive Giving.
Brands that are leading the way
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Fighting climate change
Patagonia champions environmental sustainability, and in 2022, its founder Yvon Chouinard transferred ownership of the company to a trust and nonprofit to ensure all profits go toward fighting climate change and protecting nature.
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One-for-one model
The Toms Shoes business model is one-for-one. The one-for-one business model means the company donates one pair of shoes to someone in need for every pair of shoes it sells.
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Donating 100%
Newman's Own donates 100% of its profits to charitable causes, having given over $600 million to various organizations since its founding by actor Paul Newman in 1982.
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Sustainable practices
Clif Bar is committed to sustainable practices, organic ingredients, and promoting employee well-being through an innovative employee-ownership model.
THEIR SECRET SAUCE
The power of Passive Giving
With Passive Giving, companies let their customers contribute to breakthrough impact.
By sharing some (or all) of their profits to fund high-impact solutions to global problems, each purchase of their product or service improves the planet—directly, meaningfully, and measurably.
Oh, and it’s great for branding. Their customers feel better, without having to do anything, and at no (additional) cost.
ALTERNATIVELY…
The power of Corporate Giving
Not ready to incorporate giving directly in your consumer-facing products?
While we believe Passive Giving is the most elegant way to do corporate giving (and the model that leads to maximal branding benefits), traditional Corporate Giving programs are a great way to start.
Provided they’re directed to effective solutions, programs can go a long way in improving the planet in a meaningful way. We’re happy to advise—reach out for a (free) exploratory chat.
Join their our movement
Globalite Development encourages companies to incorporate Passive Giving, and promotes those doing it.
We’re always interested in talking to entrepreneurs who consider sharing some or all of their profits to solve global problems by scaling high-impact solutions.
HOW GLOBALITE HELPS
Globalite Development helps high-impact organizations substantially scale their fundraising, while helping purpose-minded companies grow their impact and branding.
We’re a startup that develops, researches, and advocates new business & purpose models for consumer products, tech, financial services, and other business types.
We stimulate businesses to adopt these models, incubating and promoting them.
We dream of incorporating Passive Giving into every aspect of the economy.
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The global issues we care about
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Absolute poverty
The world should have zero absolute poverty. We think absolute poverty—the state of living on less than $2.15/day—is the most pressing issue on earth.
Supporting initiatives that provide direct aid and sustainable development is essential to lifting people out of this extreme hardship. -
Climate change
Climate change is a global crisis that threatens ecosystems, human health, and the stability of the planet.
Supporting initiatives like the Green Earth Fund helps fund crucial projects that mitigate the impacts and reduce carbon emissions.
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Helping refugees
Millions of refugees are displaced due to conflict, persecution, and natural disasters, requiring urgent humanitarian assistance.
Organizations like IRC and UNHCR provide vital services that help refugees rebuild their lives and protect their human rights.
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Open-source software
Open-source software fosters innovation and collaboration, making technology more accessible and secure for everyone.
Supporting research and development in this field is key to advancing technology that benefits the global community.