As a business owner, it’s easy to assume that you have to be a nonprofit in order to get involved in the world of philanthropy. However, your business doesn’t have to be centered around a particular cause in order to give back. By building a company culture that values generosity and doing good for the community, you can make a difference no matter what type of business you’re in.

But how can you as a leader incorporate these kinds of values into your company culture? Here, nine business leaders from Young Entrepreneur Council offer their suggestions for easy ways businesses of any size can make philanthropy part of their company culture and the impact this has on your employees and your company overall.

  1. Implement A 'Give Back Day'
  2. Provide Monetary Incentives For Participation
  3. Allow Employees Time Off To Volunteer
  4. Start An Employee-Led 'Charity Of The Month' Program
  5. Make It Part Of Your Mission Statement
  6. Incorporate Philanthropy Into Your Product Sales Or Supply Chain
  7. Volunteer As A Unified Team
  8. Generate Awareness For A Cause
  9. Lead By Example

Read the full article about giving back as part of company culture at Forbes.