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Corporate Link is a brief published by San Diego Grantmakers dedicated to supporting the corporate giving and corporate foundation members of SDG. |
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San Diego Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy Supplement
For a second year, San Diego Business Journal, San Diego Grantmakers, and Volunteer San Diego have worked together to produce this special supplement on local corporate philanthropy.
Published on November 17, 2008, the piece highlights the importance of corporate philanthropy during the economic downturn, discusses the contributions of current corporate giving and employee volunteer programs, and provides information about how more companies can get involved.
The objective of this year's supplement was to create a handy basic reference guide to businesses that either are starting or improving their giving and volunteerism programs.
To download the supplement (very large pdf), click here. If you would like to receive a hard copy, contact us. |
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| The Economy & Corporate Giving
SDG's Philanthropy & the Economy Webpage Be sure to check out this special SDG page (part of the members-only section of the SDG website: contact us if you need login info). We have updated this page continuously since March, so it contains a wealth of economy-related resources and news headlines, as well as information about SDG programs. Here is a sample of corporate-related resources and news:
Corporate Giving in a Tough Economy: 5 Reasons Why
Sure, when the economy's down, you get more prudent about expenditures. But when you're looking for places to trim, corporate giving shouldn't be the first place to whack. Here are five reasons why you should continue to support nonprofit organizations during tough times.
Does the current economic downturn spell the end of corporate citizenship? Just the opposite, says a recent survey of the Center's members. Half of the practitioners surveyed (out of 50 total) believe that instead of falling by the wayside as corporate budgets get slashed - corporate citizenship will instead become more critical to corporate reputation and business success.
"Consumers Expect Companies to Keep Giving in Hard Times" The Chronicle of Philanthropy summarizes a new survey on consumer expectations during a poor economy
"Corporate Philanthropy in Changing Economies"
This past summer NCG's Corporate Philanthropy Institute explored how the current economic conditions could impact corporate philanthropy and citizenship. The program resource page includes articles, program materials, and audio of the keynote address.
Amid Turmoil, Corporate Giving Seen Steady
Washington Post, 11/4/08
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2009 Corporate Programming
February 23, 2009 is CECP National Corporate Philanthropy Day. SDG is now looking for ideas from members about how YOU might like to tie into this national opportunity for visibility in our community.
We are also in the midst of planning corporate learning topics and networking opportunities for all of 2009. Please let us know if you have specific topics or formats you would like to suggest.
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Query: Policies Regarding Nonprofit Board Service?
A corporate member of one of SDG's colleague organizations is trying to establish criteria for employees/CEOs serving on nonprofit and foundation boards in order to develop a policy. They are considering issues such as the organization's mission, location, scope of services, connectivity to the goals of the corporation, financial stability, and governance structure. Has your company dealt with this issue? Please contact us with any thoughts or recommendations.
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Webinar: The Green Effect (How Corporate Community Involvmenet is Embracing Environmentalism)
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
10:00 am - 11:00 am PT
Cost: $50 per person/$215 for group site (unlimited number of individuals at one location).
Format: Webinar (PowerPoint/video via Internet and accompanying telephone call)
RSVP: programs@sdgrantmakers.org by January 15
Today, savvy business leaders are increasingly recognizing that becoming "green" is vital to the success of their businesses. Employees, customers, shareholders, and others are clamoring for corporate America to improve its environmental practices. Many companies are responding, in particular when it comes to their business operations, but what, if anything, is happening within community involvement?
Join Dr. Linda Gornitsky of LBG Associates to learn about this trend and hear findings of her firm's latest research report, The Green Effect: How Community Involvement Is Embracing Environmentalism. This report includes unique environmental programs offered by 51 leading companies including Citi, AT&T, Intel, Yahoo, LL Bean, and Starbucks.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
- The corporate response from an operational and community involvement perspective to the growing demand to go green
- Top trends in green community involvement
- Three models for green community involvement
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| Corporate Giving Headlines
In this climate, managers who are responsible for public-private partnerships, corporate social responsibility, sustainable development, and various related disciplines are going to be more in the spotlight than before. Here's why.
PND: Corporate Donors Turning to 'Strategic Philanthropy'Rather than donate directly to specific charities, corporate donors are increasingly choosing to give to projects in which they can be actively involved and that align strategically with components of their business, the Financial Times reports.
Marketing Charts: Corporate Communicators Want to Boost CSR, Split Over Reasons WhyCommunications professionals from around the world want to raise the profile of their organizations' corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts by beefing up communications and backing stand-alone CSR departments, according to a poll by Ragan Communications and PollStream. Respondents were conflicted, however, about why they want to increase CSR activities and where a CSR department should reside within their organization.
CSRWire: CSR Emerging as Governance Issue for Boards
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is directly linked to a firm's future and needs to be elevated to the board level as a governance issue. A new Conference Board of Canada report introduces a "CSR Governance Road Map" to help boards integrate social and environmental issues as part of their oversight, strategic direction and reporting.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Business to the Rescue
As Hurricane Gustav and other recent natural disasters remind us, business has done an outstanding job responding to crises. |
CECP Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy Awards: Nominations Due December 4
For just a few more weeks, the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) will be accepting applications for the 9th annual Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy Awards. CECP members and non-members alike are encouraged to apply. Download an application from CECP's website. |
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Corporate Resources
New BCCCC Website
The Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship has launched a new website with new blogs and more content.
Giving Net: Redefining CSR
This article argues that "Old CSR is deficit-driven. It is about protecting your reputation. New CSR puts market forces behind social innovations. New CSR suggests that nonprofits and foundations can begin to strategize about ways to align business strategy, company skills and market needs with philanthropic needs. There is no limit to the creativity possible with this as a starting point."
J.K. Group Corporate Philanthropy Services
This company offers "corporate philanthropic solutions" including matching gift program administration, volunteer program administration, employee giving campaign administration, grant administration, disaster relief, PAC programs, international giving, and USA PATRIOT Act vetting.
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Upcoming Programs
9:00-11:00am
Location: United Way of San Diego County, 4699 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
December 11, 2008
9:00 am - 11:00 am (A light breakfast will be served)
Location: The San Diego Foundation, 2508 Historic Decatur Road, Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92106
Guest Speakers:
Scott Himelstein, Director, USD Center for Education Policy and Law
Frank Kemerer, Associate Director for Research and Academic Affairs, USD Center for Education Policy and Law
Please join us for this Education Funders meeting which will feature highlights of a study about SDUSD, recently commissioned by philanthropist Rod Dammeyer and conducted by the Center for Education Policy and Law (CEPAL) at the University of San Diego. The study encompassed trends during the past five years in a number of areas including:
- Enrollment changes in comparison with similar districts
- Student performance trends on both national and state assessments
- Dropout and graduation rates
- Budget changes and anomalies
- Teacher contract non-extensions and terminations for unsatisfactory performance
- Recommendations for change emerging from 26 interviews
Working Group Meetings
Click here for more information about all of these SDG programs. All programs are free for SDG members except where indicated. To RSVP, please call (619) 744-2180 or email programs@sdgrantmakers.org.
FUNDRAISING STIPULATION:
SDG was developed so that grantmakers (staff and trustees) could talk candidly with their peers about the challenges they face. With that in mind, we wish to impress upon members and potential members that fundraising or marketing is not allowed at any of SDG's programs, meetings, or other events.
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Other Corporate Events of Interest
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| This online SDGrantmakers Update is published by San Diego Grantmakers to help SDG members meet the challenges of philanthropy today. Our mission is to connect, educate, develop, and inspire a diverse group of foundations and corporations to stimulate effective philanthropy in the San Diego region. Copies of past editions are archived here.
Contact Nancy Jamison, 619/744.2180 or nancy@sdgrantmakers.org to suggest article ideas or submit news items. | |
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