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Can Community Involvement Boost Your Bottom Line?
Source: Entrepreneur.com By Lindsay Lavine Companies that encourage community involvement distinguish themselves from their competitors, and see many benefits, including loyal customers and happier employees. According to a May 2013 study by Cone Communications and Echo Research, 82 percent of U.S. consumers consider corporate social responsibility (CSR) when deciding which products or services to buy…
Read MoreInside Look at PwC’s Best Employee Engagement Program: Project Belize
Source: TriplePundit.com By Raz Godelnik Two months ago I wrote here about IBM’s triple-benefit employee engagement programs. I thought it would be difficult to find a company with a similar program that provides substantial value for the company and truly benefits the community or people that the employees work with. Fortunately, I was wrong. Meet Project Belize, PwC’s…
Read MoreWhat Direction Will the CSR Movement Take in 2014 and Beyond?
Source: ForbesBy Doug Guthrie In the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR ), one of the true pioneers over the last few decades has been John Paluszek. His seminal books on CSR – Organizing For Corporate Social Responsibility and Will The Corporation Survive? – anticipated and accelerated the contemporary CSR and sustainable development business model.…
Read MoreCSR Results: Why the Difference Between Outcomes and Outputs Matters
Originally Posted On: CSRwire.com Inspired Giving Series They filled Capital Hilton ballroom in Washington, DC; leaders of large and small charities from throughout the country trying to build higher performing organizations “managing to outcomes”. The “After the Leap” conference was the brainchild of Mario Morino, Founding Chairman of Venture Philanthropy Partners and Chairman of the…
Read MoreAre You Pleased With Your Company’s Giving Results?
Source: Forbes By Ryan Scott The holidays are a distant memory now, and for many companies, so is their annual giving campaign. As you say “sayonara” to 2013, are you pleased with your company’s giving results? Whether you’re patting yourself on the back or striving to do better, now’s a great time to assess some…
Read MoreThe Evolution of Corporate Sustainability
Source: Charities@Work By Kal Stein, CEO of Earthshare There is a reason why businesses and nonprofits routinely partner on delivering solutions and targeting crises. While the former can offer resources and funding, the latter can provide the manpower, the passion, and often the granular knowledge needed to address social and environmental issues that are often complex…
Read MoreYou’ve made a donation, now what?
Did you know that approximately 174 million adult Americans plan to give money to charity between Thanksgiving and year-end? Furthermore, 35 percent to 42 percent of online giving happens in November and December alone, with more than 20% of all giving for the entire year occurring in the last 48 hours of the calendar year!…
Read MoreWhy It’s Time to Invest in Performance and Impact
Originally Posted On: CSRwire.com Inspired Giving Series Instead of focusing on financials, should nonprofits be “charting impact” – a means to tell their story about their vision, accomplishments, effectiveness and impact? There is much debate, criticism and controversy today regarding performance ratings for non-profits. Many individuals disagree with the focus on financial metrics as a ratings…
Read MoreHow Does Your State Rank on Animal Protection Laws?
Source: The Humane Society of the United States Do you know where your state stands on public policies dealing with animal cruelty and fighting, pets, wildlife, equines, animals in research, and farm animals? The HSUS has released its 2013 Humane State Ranking, a comprehensive report rating all 50 states and D.C. on a wide range…
Read More2014 Red Shoe 5k Benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater Washington, D.C.
Raise your feet to raise hope for healing families! Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater Washington, D.C., the 2014 Red Shoe 5k raises funds to help seriously ill children and their families. RMHC DC eases the hardship of children’s illness on families through programs that help children heal faster, cope better and stay healthy.…
Read MoreOvarian Cancer Research Fund Kicks-off 20th Anniversary With Record-breaking $6.5 Million in Research Grants
Source: Ovarian Cancer Research Fund OCRF is pleased to kick off their 20th anniversary with $6.5 million in research grants awarded to 22 scientists at leading medical institutions across the country. The 22 research grants awarded to 17 institutions include 12 new Ann Schreiber Mentored Investigator Awards to bright young ovarian cancer researchers, nearly doubling the amount…
Read MoreHRC Breaking News: Federal Judge Rules for Marriage Equality in Oklahoma
Source: Human Rights Campaign Today U.S. District Judge Terence Kern ruled that Oklahoma’s ban on marriage equality is unconstitutional. His ruling is stayed pending appeal, meaning marriages will not occur immediately in the Sooner State. HRC President Chad Griffin issued the following statement: “Judge Kern has come to the conclusion that so many have before him –…
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