CSR

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by Pew Internet
Corporate responsibility: How far will tech firms go in helping repressive regimes?   Experts are divided about the role Western technology companies will play in helping monitor and thwart dissident activity in the future. Some hope the open...
by Points of Light
Throughout the economic downturn and continuing recovery, individuals and organizations have looked to the volunteer sector to address community needs. While nonprofits have stepped in to help, the challenge of how civic engagement can build a...
by FT.com
Google proposes to rewrite what it means to be a corporate citizen in the 21st century through "Google Ideas." Described as a “think/do-tank,” it either amounts to a bold attempt to stretch the boundaries of corporate social responsibility, perhaps...
by Emily Yu
The Points of Light Institute (POLI) tribute that took place on March 21, 2011, and was later aired on NBC inspired thousands of people to become engaged in service to not only empower their communities and better their own lives, but also to unify...
by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra
Is it just me, or does there seem to be a rash of natural disasters in recent years, that have devastated huge parts of the world, leaving communities in desperate need of external help and aid to recover and rebuild? Now, weeks after the March 11...
by Nikolai Stieglitz
US Bank cardholders will have the chance to win up to $10,000 in its MAKE IT HAPPEN promotion by registering their cards between October 15th and November 15th. If you’re a US Bank customer, take the opportunity to win money for your favorite cause...
by Kristen Cambell
The 65th Annual National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) is taking place September 17, 2010 at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Themed “BIG Citizenship: Citizens as Catalysts and Innovators,” the conference will explore the powerful role...
by Stephanie Hackman
Human trafficking is a serious problem. It's been estimated that 27 million people exist in some form of slavery today, and with perpetrators of trafficking raking in over $32 billion a year and going largely unpunished, it's hard to see a solution...
by Nikolai Stieglitz
Two months ago on the Social Citizens blog, Kristin Ivie wrote about the then-new non-profit Panera opening in Clayton, MO. Describing the new Saint Louis Bread Company Cares Cafe’s (SLBCCC) pay-what-you-want (PWYW) model, she raised several...
by Allie Burns
News from the Case Foundation and what people are talking about this week in the world of giving, tech and everything in between. Assessment & Reflection on 2009 America's Giving Challenge Yesterday, we were very excited to publish the 2009...
by Stephanie Hackman
Dressed to Give readers know I love highlighting businesses that are giving back in style. I've blogged about shoe companies and boutiques that have made giving back a part of their business model, and I've been thrilled to see an upsurge in...
by Justin Gimotea
The conversation of pro bono from the legal sector has caught fire in the corporate sector during the last two years as corporations look for new ways to positively impact the nonprofit sector. The increasing number of corporations seeking out...
by Michelle Holleran
As the Community Service Chair for the American University chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi, I decided to put a spin on one of our five core values – Service. Most of our members are in-it-for-the-money business majors, more interested in watching the...
by Evan Hochberg
This post was also published on the Chamber of Commerce's BCLC Blog. Earlier this week, we released the findings from the 2010 Deloitte Volunteer IMPACT Survey. I believe that the data offers great news and tremendous promise, especially to those...
by Allie Burns
Last week, Matthew Bishop, New York bureau chief of the Economist and co-author of The Road from Ruin and Philanthrocapitialism, brought together the best minds in corporate social responsibility (CSR) for the Economist's Corporate Citizenship...
by Charles Moore
Today, on International Corporate Philanthropy Day, the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy is challenging its membership of over 150 leading corporate CEOs to take the uncomfortable step of thinking about what the world—and environment for...
by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra
This season's issue of the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP)'s publication, The Corporate Philanthropist, is out and available online and in PDF. Each issue focuses on different areas of corporate philanthropy, and this current...
by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra
Last night was a big night for corporate citizenship, as the US Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center awarded their annual Corporate Citizenship Awards to businesses that have exemplified ethical leadership and corporate stewardship....
by Josh Tabb
As founder and CEO of Sozo Firm, Andrew Jensen provides corporations and nonprofits with web marketing efficiency consultation. Through advising on issues ranging from search engine strategy to website usability, he enjoys helping nonprofits...
by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra
A couple months ago, many bloggers participated in the Embedded Philanthropy Blog Series and responded to the statement: "Embedded philanthropy is transforming business as usual for the public good." Although there were differing views on the...
by Peter Conlon
Guest blogger Peter Conlon is the founder and CEO of Dublin-based ammado, a global communications and giving platform for socially responsible companies, nonprofits, and engaged individuals. Peter shares his reflections on global CSR after...
by Allie Burns
  Even at a time when we are facing some of the most difficult economic conditions in our nation's history and corporate dollars are tight, organizations continue to recognize the importance of their philanthropic efforts, exemplified by...
by Stephanie Hackman
For me, the ne plus ultra of shopping euphoria is not simply finding fabulous attire, but by purchasing said items I can contribute to the greater good. Happily, this is a more frequent occurrence than one might think. Every week, I come across...
by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra
It has been an especially exciting few weeks to follow the world of corporate philanthropy and social responsibility. Between the energy of National Volunteer Week, excitement of President Obama signing of the Serve America Act into law, success of...
by Raphael Bemporad
Guest blogger Raphael Bemporad is Co-Founder of BBMG, a nationally recognized firm dedicated to creating innovative brands that reach, engage and inspire today’s increasingly conscious consumers. Over the past six months, our branding and marketing...
by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra
Often times, when you think of pro bono volunteering, you think of professional services and law firms. Retail and product companies have just as much to offer in terms of skills and talent to nonprofits as they do great products to consumers. One...
by Diane Solinger
Guest blogger, Diane Solinger is the Executive Director for Entrepreneurs Foundation, dedicated to helping corporations make meaningful impact in their communities through strategic corporate citizenship and corporate social responsibility (CSR)....
by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra
When I eat my hearty bowl of Quaker Oats oatmeal in the morning, I feel good knowing that it's healthy and gives me nourishment to jumpstart my day. Now that I know more about the company's dedication to social responsibility and their great...
by Darell Hammond
Guest blogger Darell Hammond is the CEO & Co-Founder of KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit dedicated to bringing play back into the lives of children. Throughout the history of KaBOOM!, we have spoken passionately about community building – through...
by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra
In today's global environment, it is great to see that corporations are also taking a global approach to their CSR programs. One of the companies on HandsOn's list of socially responsible companies to watch that works to make an impact both...
by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra
Pro bono service among corporations is no longer a novelty and is becoming a real tenet of companies' CSR programs, thanks to organizations like Taproot Foundation, that are leading the way in coordinating pro bono projects and connecting...
by Jean Case
Last week we kicked off a section of our site, dedicated to highlight companies who recognize the importance of doing well by doing good, with our post I spy companies that care. The goal of this section and series of blog posts is to shine a...
by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra
As we celebrate corporate leaders who recognize the value of doing well by doing good and continue their dedication to supporting communities and nonprofits through robust corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, we want to take it one step...
by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra
Another of the stars on HandsOn Network's list for socially conscious companies to watch this year is Nike, whose corporate social responsibility (CSR) program applies the cricial elements of sports - teamwork, energy and passion - to helping their...
by Kari Dunn Saratovsky
I think it’s safe to say that every successful business owes its well-being to its customers – and more likely than not, those customers come from the surrounding community. With this in mind, many companies are taking a very intentional look at...
by Kari Dunn Saratovsky
There’s a movement afoot to expand pro bono service – afterall, it’s not just for lawyer’s anymore. This week in our series, “Companies that Care” we're featuring thoughts from Taproot’s Pro Bono Action Tank (PBAT). Taproot is working with companies...
by Kari Dunn Saratovsky
Last Monday Jean Case helped kick off our new Companies that Care blog series with her reflections on International Corporate Philanthropy Day. Today we're pleased to share the list that our friends at the HandsOn Network Corporate Service Council...
by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra
On Monday, Steve Case participated in a roundtable discussion at the CECP conference with Sidney Taurel, Eli Lilly's Chairman Emeritus and Christina Gold, Western Union's CEO to discuss corporate giving in today's economy. See what they have to say...
by Jean Case
While America's current economic crisis is causing companies to rethink nearly every aspect of their operations – including giving and philanthropy, some may find it unfortunate timing that we mark today as International Corporate Philanthropy Day....