We believe an active next generation means a better, more equitable future. That’s why every year, through our Nike Community Impact Fund (NCIF), we invest in nonprofits that are improving access to play and sport for all kids in the areas where we live and work. And our employees play a leading role in the grant selection process, sharing their local insights to help determine what organizations receive funding.
Since 2009, NCIF has awarded nearly $13.5 million through close to 1,400 grants, expanded to serve 15 communities around the world, and engaged more than 2,500 employees. This year, we’ll continue to drive local impact with more than $1.5 million in grants to support local programs in 13 key cities and employee backyards across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Japan.
“I feel lucky to work for a company that allows its employees to decide how funds are distributed to these different community nonprofits,” says Cathy Swearengenduncan, an area manager at the Nike Distribution Center in Memphis who was part of her local NCIF Employee Grant Selection Committee last year and helped select 13 organizations to receive funding, including Children’s Ballet Theatre, Clean Memphis and Memphis Jewish Community Center. “Not only was I able to advocate for groups I’ve volunteered with, like Special Olympics, Greater Memphis, but throughout the process, I also got to naturally spread the word to other employees about the great work they’re doing. NCIF is one of my favorite parts about working at Nike.”
Help us spread the word to changemakers in your community: 2024 NCIF applications are open now through Feb. 15, 2024 for eligible organizations and schools — learn more at https://lnkd.in/eFqiD3YV
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