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I have the joy of ushering business executives and professionals in exploring a variety of nonprofit boards for participation. Each candidate goes through a thoughtful process of sorting through the plethora of causes that interest them, including organizations that are at different stages--from start-up enterprises to century-old nonprofits.When making their final choice, here are the six …

Okay, so it’s impossible to shield yourself from the iPad hype. Especially for an Apple fanboy like myself. I mean, an entire episode of Modern Family revolved around it.  I’ve read the mammoth Arstechnica and iLounge reviews. I’ve stalked early adopters on New Jersey Transit to take a sneak peek. It got to the point where my wife limited my iPad talk to one mention a …

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) GAITHERSBURG, MD - May 27, 2010 - The Conference Center at NorthPointe, a Sodexo-operated conference center in Columbus, Ohio, was recently honored for its leadership in raising awareness of sustainability issues and reducing its environmental impact and named the recipient of the 2010 Silver Tier Sustainability Award by the International Association of Conference Centers …

The requirements to maintain a sustainable business today are quite different than they were just ten years ago.   Companies on the leading edge are evaluating the economic, social and environmental impacts that will ultimately affect profitability.  Green business practices are becoming more and more the norm, as companies both large and small realize the value of integrating eco …

Sustainability is a defined as a continuous pursuit, and not all businesses and individuals are necessarily at the same level of understanding or implementation.  Whether your company is just becoming familiar with the concept of business sustainability or is a sustainability leader in an industry, there are sustainable performance improvements that can help move your organization along its …

The world is changing.Every institution we have, every model we created for human behavior is under scrutiny. Our political structures, economic systems, financial and religious institutions are being examined and challenged.Humanity is at a pivotal moment of transformation. How we proceed from here will determine the level of suffering we will experience or the level of peace we can achieve …

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) May 27, 2010 -  Corporate responsibility (CR) remains a profession dominated by career switchers who have transferred their skills and experience into this evolving sector from another profession. But there is also an emerging group of professionals who have only ever worked in CR.  The 2010 Corporate Responsibility Salary Survey, conducted by recruitment company …

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) Madison, WI -  May 27, 2010 - Today Leonardo Academy announced that it has been approved as a top-tier education provider by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).  Leonardo Academy provides a wide range of training on sustainability and environmental topics, including training courses on LEED and green buildings.  Leonardo Academy’s top-tier status in …

It’s Memorial Day weekend, the un-official beginning of summer and the official beginning of BBQ and beer drinking season.   As a sustainability consultant, I encourage clients to constantly evaluate eco friendly alternatives in all areas of their life.  So, for those celebrating and also incorporating eco awareness into their Memorial Day holiday, why not give organic beer a …