Corporate Philanthropy

A Mother's Day Tribute For Women In Need

Twesigye Jackson Kaguri | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Corporate Philanthropy, Women, Impact-News, AIDs Epidemic, Africa, Bblog-Globalmotherhood, Microfinance, Aids Crisis, Global Motherhood, Mother's Day, Religion News
Twesigye Jackson Kaguri

Happy Mother's Day to every mother on this planet. We acknowledge your sacrifice, your hardships and your undying love. We only hope that we can give back a fraction of what you have given to us.

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Walmart's (In)action in Mexico Hurts Everyday Americans

Dawn Lerman | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Walmart Bribery, Walmart, Walmart Mexico, Wal-Mart, Achieving the Dream, Corporate Philanthropy, Corporate Social Responsibility, Business News
Dawn Lerman

When Wal-Mart gets itself into trouble, it makes it that much harder for ordinary people to accept the company's good deeds. Yes -- you read that right: good deeds.

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GOOD360 - An Idea Whose Time Has Come

Carly Fiorina | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Philanthropy, Carly Fiorina, good360, Corporate Philanthropy, Corporate Social Responsibility, Impact News
Carly Fiorina

I am thrilled to announce my new position as chair of Good360's board of directors and continue to work with partners around the world to improve the lives of children, families, and communities and to restore and protect the planet -- and do it all through product giving.

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Social Ethics: A Peek Into 2012

Linda Novick O'Keefe | Posted 06.04.2012

Read More: Walmart, Walmart Foundation, Ge, Julie Gehrki, DeShele Dorsey, Bob Corcoran, Corporate Philanthropy, Corporate Social Responsibility, Changing Our World, Fedex, Twitter, Red Cross, Dell, General Mills, Western Union, Facebook, Csr, Business Ethics, Business News
Linda Novick O'Keefe

Business as usual is changing. Or at least the way business leaders think about philanthropy is changing.

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The Business of Foster Care

Ryann Blackshere | Posted 05.14.2012

Read More: Corporate Philanthropy, Education, Foster Youth, Credit Union, Washington DC, Washington State, Foster Care, Credit Unions, California, Impact News
Ryann Blackshere

College students excitedly anticipate opening their mailboxes to find care packages filled with food, school supplies, and other college essentials sent from mom and dad. But for students who grew up in foster care, the care packages don't often come.

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Grannies Revisit Motherhood Because Of Uganda's HIV Epidemic

Twesigye Jackson Kaguri | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Aids Crisis, Corporate Philanthropy, Microfinance, AIDs Epidemic, Global Motherhood, Bblog-Globalmotherhood, Impact News
Twesigye Jackson Kaguri

In 2008 we began to help our students' caretakers, their elderly grandmothers. What began as a handful of guardians has blossomed into a program assisting over 6,200 grannies who are self-organized into 91 groups in three districts.

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Look to Business Operations, Not Philanthropy, for Social Impact

Judith Samuelson | Posted 05.07.2012

Read More: Corporate Philanthropy, Proctor & Gamble, Innovation, Social Impact, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Responsibility, Business Model, Business News
Judith Samuelson

If the impact of business on society is measured in oceans, corporate philanthropy would barely fill a bucket of water. What might be possible if we were to unleash this business genius on problems of consequence?

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When Big Companies Do Good Things (Hint: Montblanc Helps Empower Public High School Students Through Urban Arts Partnership)

Jeryl Brunner | Posted 04.28.2012

Read More: Montblanc, 24 Hour Plays on Broadway, Philanthropy, Philanthropic Corporations, Corporate Philanthropy, Impact News
Jeryl Brunner

Urban Arts Partnership brings a variety of innovative arts programs to more than 12,000 students in undeserved New York City public schools, especially where arts programs are cancelled.

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International Corporate Philanthropy Day: Corporate CEOs as Catalysts for Social Change

Margaret Coady | Posted 04.28.2012

Read More: Business Philanthropy Partnerships, Ceo Philanthropy, Business-Philathropy, Ceo Social Change, Ceos, Corporate Philanthropy, Corporate Leadership, Corporate Social Responsibility, Ceo Leadership, Impact News
Margaret Coady

CEOs of the largest companies in the world are well-positioned to be significant catalysts for positive social change. Unfortunately, doing so has traditionally not been a part of a corporate CEO's job description.

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Buying Out Our Guilts

Nikolas Katsimpras | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Corporate Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Politics, Developing World, Humanitarian, Donating to Charity, Donations, Haiti Aid, Humanitarian Aid, Culture News
Nikolas Katsimpras

Afterwards we forget all about it, like we do after throwing a dollar in a homeless person's cup, walking away with pride, having temporarily silenced our inner voice. No questions are asked if the donated money finally reaches what it is meant for and in what way.

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Causecast Makes It Easy for Companies to Give Back

Auren Kaplan | Posted 04.03.2012

Read More: Causecast, Employee Impact Platform, Corporate Philanthropy, Causecast-Giveaway, Corporate Giving, Causecast Corporations, Impact News
Auren Kaplan

Just as consumers have come to expect brands to support causes, employees now expect their companies to engage them in serious and meaningful ways around the causes they care about.

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A Commitment To Caring For Women And Children

Posted 03.19.2012

Read More: Johnson and Johnson, Corporate Philanthropy, Developing World, Gynecology, Health, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Women and Children, Global Motherhood, Sharon D'agostino, Development, Maternal Health, Infant Mortality, Impact News

This post is by Johnson & Johnson as part of their sponsorship of HuffPost Global Motherhood. Caring for the health of a mother is the most direct ...

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Generating Profits, Social Impact and Smiles

David Hessekiel | Posted 03.13.2012

Read More: Corporate Philanthropy, Chipotle, Ben and Jerry's, Corporate Social Responsibility, Cause Marketing, Kenneth Cole, Philanthropic Companies, Corporate Charity, Good News News
David Hessekiel

To start the year off on an inspirational note, here are three examples of causepreneurs who've built beloved, successful companies that emphasize a commitment to caring for others.

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The Defining Role Of Business In Ending Poverty

Auren Kaplan | Posted 03.05.2012

Read More: Poverty, Global Poverty, Global Income Distribution, Corporate Philanthropy, Yochai Benkler, Paul Polak, Elizabeth Warren, Samasource, Impact News
Auren Kaplan

Business is the most powerful force on the planet, in terms of its capability to move resources, money, and people. When it comes to fighting poverty, businesses have a defining role to play in working to end it.

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An Unemployment Tsunami Heading for the Nonprofit Sector

Aaron Hurst | Posted 02.04.2012

Read More: Services, Unemployment, Economy, Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofits, Charitable Giving, Corporate Philanthropy, Governemnt, Society, Impact News
Aaron Hurst

Edmund Phelps, a Nobel-prize winning economist believes the "natural rate" of unemployment in the medium term is likely to be around 7.5 percent and ...

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There She Blows! Cause Marketing Mobile Gifts Surface With Give.Mobi

Joe Waters | Posted 01.16.2012

Read More: Cause Marketing, Fundraising, Corporate Philanthropy, Smartphone Giving, Philanthropy, Cause Marketing Campaigns, Mobile Phone Fundraising, Passive Cause Marketing, Impact News
Joe Waters

I've talked a lot about the coming of mobile payments and their intersection with cause marketing on both my blog and at speaking appearances. It's so...

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Nonprofits Could Lose More Than Money if Fannie and Freddie Giving Ends

Lindsey Buss | Posted 12.07.2011

Read More: Nonprofits, Corporate Philanthropy, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Dc Nonprofits, Corporate Charity, Dc Impact, DC News
Lindsey Buss

It's not just Fannie and Freddie's money that we'll miss in the years to come -- it's also the long-term partnership and dedication to change that they've invested in the nonprofit community and in the people we serve.

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Everyday Philanthropy: The Art of Giving During Uncertain Times

Akoshia Yoba | Posted 10.18.2011

Read More: Corporate Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Philanthropists, Strategic Philanthropy, BV Money, BV Life, Third World America, Black Voices News
Akoshia Yoba

How can we practice philanthropy, in a climate of ongoing discussions about national budget deficits, dismal unemployment statistics and forecasts of global economic uncertainty?

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Can the Haves Understand the Have-Nots?

Aaron Hurst | Posted 10.03.2011

Read More: Bank of America, Philanthropy, Corporate Philanthropy, Hunger, Education, Corporate Social Responsibility, Csr, Famine, Impact News
Aaron Hurst

"The divide between the haves and the have-nots is growing, and there is a shrinking middle class. I don't think any of us are that far removed from these issues. No one is immune from knowing somebody who is in a dire, tough situation right now."

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Corporate Charitable Giving To Stay Flat In 2011

The Chronicle of Philanthropy | Posted 09.26.2011

Read More: Corporate Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Corporate Giving, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Corporate Charity, Charity, Impact News

Charitable giving by America's biggest companies will probably be flat in 2011, after a sharp rebound in 2010, according to a Chronicle survey of 180 ...

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Calling The Tune: How Companies Do Good To Do Deals

AP | LARRY MARGASAK | Posted 09.11.2011

Read More: John Murtha, Boeing, Corporate Philanthropy, Pentagon, Lobbying Payments, Politics News, Lobbying, Government Contracts, Chevron, Defense Department, Politics News

WASHINGTON — As Boeing lobbied against a rival aerospace company to win a $35 billion government contract, its activities included a curious don...

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The Positive Side of Negative Space: An Interview With Merck's Ellen Lambert

Aaron Hurst | Posted 08.24.2011

Read More: Corporate Philanthropy, Philanthorpy, Corporate Social Responsibility, Pro Bono, Csr, Six Sigma, Merck, Impact News
Aaron Hurst

You choose to make charitable contributions that focus on issues of the external world and society. That's generosity without responsibility.

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'The Wikipedia Of Philanthropy'

Mashable | Posted 08.02.2011

Read More: Cause Integration, Causecast, Corporate Social Responsibility, Csr, Philanthropy, Corporate Philanthropy, Wikipedia of Philanthropy, Impact News

Causecast is aiming to become the Wikipedia of philanthropy with the launch of its Cause Integration Profiles. The site allows any company to sign up...

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Philanthropy on Trial: Is the Impact on Society Justifiable?

Akhtar Badshah | Posted 06.14.2011

Read More: Corporate Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Strategic Philanthropy, Microsoft, Council on Foundations Conference, Impact News
Akhtar Badshah

This year's Council on Foundations Conference ended with a session that placed philanthropy on trial. The charge: Philanthropy is not fulfilling its mission of advancing the common good.

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Why Corporate Social Responsibility Is Good For Businesses

Reena De Asis | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Corporate Philanthropy, Social Issues, Nonprofits, Cause Marketing, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Giving, Csr, Social Economy, Impact News
Reena De Asis

Ideally, innovative corporations would increasingly function beyond the short-term profit motive and pay greater attention to their impact on the social economy.

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