Sarah Ford | November 6, 2014
Philanthropy Quotes to Keep You Inspired
By Ryan Scott
According to the most recent Giving USA Foundation report, charitable contributions in the U.S. grew 4.4 percent in 2013 yet still haven’t rebounded to peak levels achieved before the economic recession.
But one of the most disappointing aspects of the report involves corporate philanthropy. Â Last year, corporate giving fell by nearly 2%, to $17.9 billion.
The drop in corporate giving is troubling for all parties involved.  Nonprofits lean heavily on corporations for giving, and when numbers are down they must scramble for alternative sources of funding.  And companies are playing with their own bottom lines when they skimp on corporate philanthropy.  Now more than ever, employees are paying close attention to the philanthropic behavior of corporations and evaluating them accordingly.
So, listen up, Corporate America: it’s time to rev your philanthropy engines to a higher gear.  Keep these insightful quotes handy as you accelerate to the fast lane:
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