Duda, Inc. Mission, Purpose & Impact

Describe how Duda gives back to its communities. What impact do these efforts have on both those in need and employees themselves?

Team members with Duda are truly fortunate, and grateful, for the Louisville, Colorado, office location. We are close to the downtown Louisville community, both by proximity — it’s less than five minutes walking to restaurants, shops, and more — and by connection. No matter the event or the occasion, Duda Louisville chooses to support locally. We curate weekly menus with caterers only blocks away; for Duders’ birthdays, we source gifts from nearby small businesses; and the majority of our branded giveaways are designed and brought to life by neighborhood artists. We even collaborated with a Louisville-born craft brewery to release a beer. 

Up next for Duda is strengthening our roots by continuing to show Duda’s love for Louisville. We have been working with the City of Louisville Parks and Open Space to adopt space around our building. During our first volunteer event this year, scheduled for the end of the month, we will be cutting back perennials and grasses, along with mulching and tending to the garden and flower beds. With Earth Day and Volunteer Month on the horizon — and a team that is passionate about our office and the space that surrounds us — the goal is to eventually help provide and plant as well. Here we grow!

How do these community outreach efforts bolster Duda’s mission and/or culture?

Care is a core value here at Duda. “We care about our team’s success, one another and our customers. We take pride in doing our best work and communicating thoughtfully.” This statement has grown to include care for our community and neighbors within it. Duda’s focus on keeping care central to our actions creates a foundation perfect for collaboration that extends far beyond our internal teams.

What advice would you offer to leaders at other organizations interested in implementing more volunteer opportunities? Which efforts have had the biggest impact at Duda?

Lean in to the community network around your organization. Have a remote workforce? No problem. We have a whole team of remote employees in the Bay Area who share in Duda’s care and will be working with the San Mateo County Parks on a similar volunteer project and partnership. One of our remote Duders has taken it upon themselves to research philanthropic opportunities with environmental action in their community. Be the change.

Source leads directly from your teams. Inquire about the nonprofit entities and charitable groups that they volunteer with, belong to and are passionate about. Ask questions about how your organization is able to do the same. It’s our small daily steps and decisions that foster lasting relationships — and have the biggest impact. They are ripples that radiate outward and, ultimately, contribute to a thriving ecosystem within the community. Bonding with Louisville increases our team’s knowledge of the area, lending ourselves to enjoy social events at restaurants, commuting solution celebrations like Bike to Work Day, and even something as simple as seeing friendly faces during lunchtime laps around town.