Community investment

Our goal is to help make Boston a healthier and more equitable city. We bring our mission to life with a strong commitment to make decisions easier and lives better. ​By leveraging our core competencies and strategic community investments, we partner with organizations that address disparities in health and financial outcomes in particular for BIPOC communities. To achieve this goal, we focus on two impact areas: healthy, active living and financial well-being.

Healthy, active living: We believe healthy living is essential to a long and happy life. With a focus on prevention, we support innovative health and wellness initiatives that inspire people to be physically active and eat healthy, well-balanced diets.

Financial well-being: Feeling in control of your financial future is an important part of overall well-being. We support sustainable initiatives that empower people to gain the knowledge, skills and experience they need to achieve long-term economic success.

In addition to alignment with the focus areas, John Hancock evaluates the partner’s approach to problem-solving, ability to demonstrate sustained impact, and partnership opportunities.
 

Approach alignment

•  Demonstrates an understanding of root cause of societal issues 

•  Is a trusted connection to the community

•  Involves community and other stakeholders in problem solving 

Sustained impact 

•  Reports on measurable outcomes in alignment with our impact areas

•  Demonstrates behavior change among individuals or families served or systems change in community

Partnership opportunities 

•   Able to engage John Hancock beyond dollars (e.g. employee engagement/volunteering, thought leadership)

Corporate giving

Prospective nonprofit partners must meet the following criteria to be considered for support:
 

•  Organization is a registered 501(c)(3)

•  Programs benefit the Boston community

•  Donations do NOT benefit an individual or private entity

•  Organization is NOT a religious or political organization, unless operating with a mission of social welfare under a separate 501(c)(3)

•  Organization has policies in place that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran, or marital status.

•  Mission is aligned with John Hancock’s mission and strategic focus areas

To limit paperwork, we have an invitation-only application process, but will accept Letters of Interest through corporateresponsibility@jhancock.com.