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Radical Focus and Driving Demand for Scale
By Nancy Lublin & Aria Finger DoSomething.org just cut more than half of its programs. That’s right, we cut the majority of the programs we offered.…
Diversity and Inclusiveness in Corporate Philanthropy
Companies are realizing that thoughtful attention to issues around diversity can offer many benefits, from helping to drive employee retention and productivity to improving the…
Where Profits Aren’t Enough
By Marc Ross In developing this commentary on corporate responsibility, I kept thinking about a statement made by one of the most influential CEOs in…
Make it Engaging, Easy, and Theirs
When Kaitlin Carpenter visited a nonprofit’s website to make a donation, there was a box where she could make a comment as well. Â Thinking how…
Four Learnings for NGOs and Non-profits to Better Align Themselves With Corporations
How can you truly create innovative partnerships? The Social Innovation Summit was held on May 28-29 at the United Nations. While the focus was on…
Boosting Employee Engagement Through Volunteer Work
By Scott Wooldwridge Charitable giving has long been important to both employers and employees. American companies and their workers have traditionally seen giving back to…
Corporate Philanthropy: A First Pitch Worth Seeing
By Caryn Tomer While corporate philanthropy is not new to the business world, it’s always fun to see it in action.  IT consulting firm Daugherty Business Solutions has…
Stories from the field: Teaching Experience Highlights Inequality in Florida School System
By Amir Whitaker My Monday morning routine begins as a group of rambunctious 11th-graders shuffle into their desks at one of Miami’s largest high schools.…
Leveraging Charity Validators to Demonstrate Your Organization’s Transparency, Accountability and Impact
Now, more than ever, donors expect a new level of transparency and accountability from charities. Â This panel discussion from America’s Charities 2014 Membership Assembly…
Save the Date! August 21 is Member Rally
This annual event takes place in Washington, D.C. Â and is designed to prepare members for the upcoming Fall Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and private sector…
Bringing (Corporate Social) Responsibility To The Future Of Work
By Shelly Dutton With 87 percent of the global workforce disengaged with their work, executives are constantly seeking ways to empower employees to do their best…
Four Workplace Giving Myths
I had a conversation with a family member recently when asking him if he “gives at the office.” He stated that he does not participate…