Social Entrepreneurship and the Young People Behind the Progress
RE: Philanthropy
By Barbara Dyer
10/24/11
Optimism is a scarce resource in this economic environment. Americans have all but given up on the idea that working hard and playing by the rules is the ticket to a better future. While the politicians duke it out, shouting hollow slogans about jobs [...]
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Twenty Years Later, Living Cities, A Historical Accomplishment
RE: Philanthropy
By Rick Cohen
10/21/11
Living Cities, one of the more impressive foundation collaboratives still in existence, celebrated its 20th anniversary late last month.
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The Power of Collective Giving
Santa Maria Times
By Jessica Tade
10/23/11
Through philanthropy, an individual has the power to change a community for the better, to impact a [...]
Mon, October 24 2011 » Other » No Comments
Communicating Corporate Responsibility
RE: Philanthropy
By Rhonda R. Mims
10/20/11
At ING, we have developed a strong corporate responsibility (CR) program that is enhanced through engagement in all levels of our company. What have we learned? Buy-in and communications are important on a variety of levels. Tying CR directly to the CEO is critical. A CR program with [...]
Fri, October 21 2011 » Other » No Comments
What Really Counts: Measuring RoI
RE: Philanthropy
By Caroline Roan and Atiya Weiss
10/19/11
Corporate philanthropy functions are increasingly emphasizing return on investment (RoI) in their grantmaking. Understandably, corporate foundations want to use their funding, energy, and time as effectively as possible. But for the Pfizer Foundation, evaluation is a tool to help refine our grantmaking, not an end [...]
Thu, October 20 2011 » Other » No Comments
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