Student loan relief: an overview

A lot has been written about student loan relief. Much of it has been unevenly covered, and there is a lot misinformation out there. This post is meant to be a definitive account of what’s true and accurate.

Meet CommonBond’s 2019 MBA Scholarship Winner!

The 2018 CommonBond Social Impact Award Winner is committed to closing the gender wage gap

The statistics about the gender wage gap in the US are as familiar as they are infuriating, which spurred Jordan Sale to create 81cents, a platform designed to inform women about average salaries in their fields and help them advocate for themselves as they pursue fair wages.

How the CommonBond Social Impact award helped this business thrive

In July 2017, Piero—now rebranded as Portal Entryways—won the CommonBond Social Impact Award. The award granted the company $10,000 to establish their brand and improve their invention, a smartphone app and device that helps people with mobility-related disabilities.

Advice and Inspiration from Women in Tech Week 2017

In October 2017, CommonBond brought together individuals and organizations in NYC and across the country for the inaugural Women in Tech Week, to celebrate the accomplishments of women in technology and inspire the next generation of women leaders.

Ghana: Where Education Brings Hope

In October, five CommonBond members and three employees visited Ghana for our Second Annual CommonBond Impact in Action trip. Read on to learn more about one participant's experience seeing the impact of CommonBond's Social Promise firsthand.

My Second Visit To Ghana: A Lesson In Gratitude

Each year, coming back from Ghana, I find myself landing on one word that captures the essence of that particular trip. Last year, that word was sacrifice. This year, that word is gratitude.

The Impact of Teacher Support and a Social Classroom

Reflections on My Trip to Ghana

In October 2016, five CommonBond members and three employees visited Ghana for our Second Annual CommonBond Impact in Action trip. Read on to learn more about each of the participants' experience seeing the impact of CommonBond's Social Promise firsthand.

Traveling to Ghana to See My Impact in Action

This is the seventh in a series of blog posts from each of the CommonBond members and employees who will join us on our second-annual trip to Ghana to see CommonBond's Social Promise in action.

Education Across Borders: Why I'm Traveling to Ghana

"I'm excited about my trip to Ghana with CommonBond and Pencils of Promise for two reasons: one professional, and one intensely personal."

Seeing CommonBond's Impact in Action, One Year Later

CommonBond CEO and co-founder David Klein reflects on last year’s Ghana trip and discusses what he is looking forward to this year.

Why I'm Excited to See CommonBond's Impact in Action

Seeing Business Done Right Through My Trip to Ghana With CommonBond

Alex Kubo's story is the second in a series of blog posts from each of the CommonBond members and employees who will join us on our second annual trip to Ghana to see CommonBond's Social Promise in action.

Why I'm Traveling to Ghana to Spread Access to Quality Education

Erica's post is the first in a series of blog posts from each of the CommonBond members and employees who will join us on our second-annual trip to Ghana to see CommonBond's Social Promise in action.

Meet the Students Who Are Graduating Because of Your Support

Meet five amazing students in Ghana who are graduating this summer because of your support.

And the Winner of the 2016 CommonBond Social Impact Award Is:

The competition to win the third annual CommonBond Social Impact Award was intense, with over 100 applicants gunning for the award this year. Three of the nation's top social entrepreneurs pitched their ventures to a panel of judges and we're ready to announce the winner.

Meet the Finalists for the CommonBond Social Impact Award!

We're excited to announce the three finalists for the 3rd annual CommonBond Social Impact Award. Through the CommonBond Social Impact Award, we give $10,000 to an early-stage entrepreneur using business to drive social impact.

Meet the Semifinalists for the CommonBond Social Impact Award!

Nine semifinalist entrepreneurs have been chosen for the 3rd annual CommonBond Social Impact Award.

CommonBond Social Impact Award Opens for Applications: Win $10,000 For Your Business!

Are you an early-stage entrepreneur using business to drive social impact? Do you believe that for-profit businesses can be a positive force for change? Then you could win $10,000 in the 3rd annual CommonBond Social Impact Award.

And the Winners Are—Meet the CommonBond Members Going to Ghana!

We are excited to announce the first round of CommonBond members who will be coming with us to Ghana this year to see our Social Promise in action!

First Ghana 2016 Contest Winners Will Be Announced Soon!

Thanks to all the CommonBond members who submitted videos describing how education has changed their lives! The first round of submissions to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Ghana is now closed. We are excited to review all the submissions and pick two winning videos!

Join CommonBond for Our Return to Ghana in 2016!

CommonBond is traveling to Ghana for our 2nd annual trip next year to see firsthand how our Social Promise is changing lives. And we want you to join us.

CommonBond Goes to Ghana: Pencils of Promise's Perspective

Pencils of Promise's head of marketing shares her story of accompanying CommonBond members to our annual Ghana trip.

CommonBond Goes to Ghana: Social Impact the Right Way

This is the third in a series of three blog posts from each of the CommonBond borrowers who joined us on our trip to Ghana with Pencils of Promise.

CommonBond Goes to Ghana: Committed to Driving Change

This is the second in a series of three blog posts from each of the CommonBond borrowers who joined us on our trip to Ghana with Pencils of Promise.

CommonBond Goes to Ghana: A Note From Our CEO

Earlier this month, I went to Ghana with three of our borrowers and two of our employees. The purpose was to see our "Social Promise" in action. And that we did!

CommonBond Goes to Ghana: How New Schools Can Change Lives

This is the first in a series of three blog posts from each of the CommonBond borrowers who joined us on our trip to Ghana with Pencils of Promise. We asked each of them to write about their experience.

CommonBond Goes to Ghana: 4 Magical Days Seeing Our Social Impact Firsthand

This week, a group of CommonBond employees and borrowers returned from a four-day trip to Ghana to see our Social Promise in action. Here's what they learned.

We're Going to Ghana: Enabling Access to Quality Education (Part 3 of 3)

This is the last in a series of three blog posts from each of the CommonBond borrowers joining us on our trip to Ghana with Pencils of Promise. We asked each of them to write about why they are excited about the trip and what they are looking forward to.

We're Going to Ghana: Seeing Our 1-For-1 Model at Work (Part 2 of 3)

This is the second in a series of three blog posts from each of the CommonBond borrowers joining us on our trip to Ghana with Pencils of Promise. We asked each of them to write about why they are excited about the trip and what they are looking forward to.

We're Going to Ghana: Seeing Our Social Impact In Person (Part 1 of 3)

Beyond learning about education and non-profit work, I will see a first-hand account of how to start from scratch.

2015 CommonBond Social Impact Award: 3 MBAs. 1 Winner. $10,000.

Over 100 people gathered at Projective Space in New York City on Wednesday, August 5th in celebration of the second-annual CommonBond Social Impact Award, which honors the nation's top MBA social entrepreneur.

Experience Social Impact in Ghana with CommonBond and Pencils of Promise

In October 2015, CommonBond is traveling to Ghana to see firsthand how our social promise is changing lives, and we want you to come with us.

Rewarding Social Impact and Entrepreneurship

What I Learned About Making a Difference on CommonBond's 2018 Trip to Ghana

CommonBond member Karen Simmons on her life-changing trip to Ghana.

Four Days in Ghana: Photos from CommonBond's Impact in Action Trip

CommonBond team member Jessie Chen offers a firsthand look at the Impact in Action trip to Ghana.

My Third Trip to Ghana: The Meaning of Community

CommonBond CEO David Klein reflects on his third Impact in Action Trip to Ghana.

4 Steps to Designing a High-Impact Student Loan Benefit Program

A comprehensive guide to creating the student loan benefit program that will work best for you and your employees.

Witnessing Positive Impact on CommonBond's Trip to Ghana

CommonBond member Denice Gonzalez-Kim on seeing a social mission in action in Ghana.

Sustainable & Life Changing: My Reflections on CommonBond's 2018 Trip to Ghana

What the Impact in Action Trip to Ghana showed pharmacist and CommonBond member Christina Martin.

March Debtness 2018: Private School Grads Win at Paying off Their Student Loans

Duke University dominates the field in CommonBond's second-annual "Savings 16."

Bringing the Promise Back Home: How CommonBond's Trip to Ghana Inspired Me to Take Action

CommonBond member Paul Hinckley on getting inspired during the Impact in Action Trip to Ghana.

What's Next for Financial Wellness in the Workplace?

CommonBond hosted a panel event discussing the future of student loan benefit programs.