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Disrupt corporate philanthropy with us! If you're looking for better ways to serve your community and grow your business, we're sharing every strategy that's helped us get more sales, have happier employees, and impact lives beyond a vague corporate donation.

Adrienne Patton

My First Build Then Bless Experience

Even though I’m usually more cautious (thanks to many hours of true crime podcasts), I had the overwhelming feeling that I needed to help. I opened the door.  93% of Lemonade Stand’s employees chose to work there because of their culture operating system, called Build Then Bless. I am in the 7%—the small group who…

Adrienne Patton

A Tale of Two Cities and One Street Musician

I couldn’t believe it. He had made it to New York City, and I was finally in a position to send him a tip. Last September, I had truly one of the most serendipitous, endearingly-bizarre experiences of my life outside of Grand Central Station. But in order for you to understand what happened to me…

Abby Haralson

How To Build an Unbeatable Benefits Package that Works for Everyone

Pet insurance, fertility treatments, paid time off: benefits communicate a company’s priorities, priorities that can have a major impact on employee happiness and retention. But while some companies offer flashy benefits like unlimited vacation, others stick to the basics like medical coverage and retirement plans. So how do you build an unbeatable employee benefits package…

Abby Haralson

What Does Gen Z Value in the Workplace?

Worried that your office is about to be overrun by TikTok dances and bucket hats? Gen Z is taking the workplace by storm—this year, they’ve surpassed the amount of Baby Boomers in the workplace and make up one third of our world population. But instead of relying on stereotypes about Gen Z in the workplace,…

Abby Haralson

10 Culture Hacks for New Managers Trying to Gain Team Trust

You’re now tasked with leading a team, meeting targets, and building a work culture that fosters trust and collaboration. But where do you start? If you’re a new manager looking to gain your team’s trust quickly, these 10 culture hacks will help you build a team you love and do it fast. 1. Schedule Regular…

Abby Haralson

Service in a Place You Would Least Expect It: The Airport

When I was interviewing for this job, I remember hearing about Build Then Bless and it’s one of the things that drew me to Lemonade Stand. It’s awesome that someone would trust their employees enough to use this money every month on other people. Airline employees take the brunt of everyone’s travel issues. If the…