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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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Two Great Events for Corporate Grantmakers
 Corporate Roundtable with Hitachi Foundation Leader
March 24, 2010
12:00-2:00pm (lunch served)
SDG, 5060 Shoreham Pl, Suite 350, San Diego 92122
Speaker: Barbara Dyer, President and CEO, The Hitachi Foundation
Join Barbara Dyer of The Hitachi Foundation as she facilitates a conversation about the current state of corporate citizenship. Drawing from the Foundation's 2009 "State of Corporate Citizenship Report," Barbara will focus this session on a number of key findings, particularly on business' role in supporting skill development and the country's ability to help low-income individuals participate in the continuing economic recovery. You can find out more about The Hitachi Foundation in this video, commemorating the foundation's 25th anniversary.
 Taking Employee Engagement to New Heights
April 22, 2010, 8:30-10:30am
(coffee/continental breakfast served)
SDG, 5060 Shoreham Pl, Suite 350, San Diego 92122
Speaker: DeShele Dorsey, Changing Our World
Limited financial resources coupled with the renewed energy on national service create an opportunity for companies to rethink and re-imagine volunteerism. What's next on the horizon for employee engagement? Join this interactive discussion to discover how you can leverage your company's unique assets and shape the next evolution of employee engagement to make a difference in the community. | |
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Upcoming SDG Programs
RSVP to programs@sdgrantmakers.org (include your full name and organizational affiliation, please) or call 858/875-3333.
 The Why and the How: Building the Capacity of Grassroots Nonprofits
March 16, 2010, 12:00-2:00pm (lunch served)
SDG, 5060 Shoreham Pl, Suite 350, San Diego 92122
Speakers:
Linda Wood, Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund
John Fanestil, Foundation for Change
Hamse Warfa, Alliance Healthcare Foundation
"Capacity-building" is an oft-used phrase in grantmaking, but it is talked about more than it is practiced. What does it really take to build up organizations with true, on-the-ground connections to communities in need? San Diego is home to many small nonprofits with committed leaders and big dreams, but nowhere near the "bandwidth" to readily meet their missions. Prudent investments in the leadership, governance and core operations of these under-resourced groups can dramatically increase their impact, producing exactly the kind of transformational work that grantmakers seek.
 Assessing Financial Health of Nonprofits: Implications for Grantmaking
March 30, 2010, 8:30-11:00am (coffee/continental breakfast served)
SDG, 5060 Shoreham Pl, Suite 350, San Diego 92122
Speaker: David Greco, Nonprofit Finance Fund
Today's uncertain economic environment requires funders to REALLY know where an organization stands financially. To make good decisions, funders not only need accurate financial information, but also the ability to interpret and use this information to plan and manage their grantmaking. SDG invites you to an interactive workshop presented by one of the premier experts in all things nonprofit and financial -- the Nonprofit Finance Fund is coming to town!
Jeffrey Solomon is a recognized expert on philanthropy, co-author of The Art of Giving: Where the Soul Meets a Business Plan and president of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies. Mr. Solomon has taught the subject of philanthropy at New Yprk University and has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including the Council on Foundations, where he chaired the Committee on Ethics and Practice. He has been Chief Operating Officer at the United Jewish Appeal Federation in New York and is a founding trustee of the World Faiths Development Dialogue.
Click here for a complete list of SDG programs and working group meetings. Reminder: Except where noted, SDG programs are open only to member grantmakers and nonmember grantmakers as invited. |
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More Corporate Resources
FSG on Authentic Corporate Engagement
Authentic Engagement refers to strategic and targeted efforts that transcend traditional notions of corporate social responsibility and create valuable change for the business and society. A company is authentically engaged when it takes ownership of a social problem integral to the company's long-term success, leverages its assets and expertise against the social problem, plays a leadership role in advancing stakeholders toward concerted action, and measures and learns from results. Check out these examples of companies embracing Authentic Engagement.
BCCCC Reports on Leadership
The Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship has released the results of a recent research project to identify what it takes to succeed in leading corporate citizenship. In two companion reports "Leadership Competencies for Corporate Citizenship" and "Leadership Competencies for Community Involvement," they explore the changing roles in this field and share competency models for today practitioners and tomorrow's aspiring leaders.
Fortune 500 Execs Discuss the Impact of Corporate Philanthropy
This blog post includes the transcript of a discussion with four Fortune 500 corporate giving executives discussing the question "Does Corporate Philanthropy 'Sell'?" |
Corporate Giving Headlines
Reuters: "Bumpy Ride for Corporate Giving Amid Recession"
Giving by U.S. companies endured the worst recession in decades with mixed results as some pared back philanthropy in the face of tough times, others increased budgets and most predicted a steady 2010.
Nonprofit Quarterly: "Looking for Grants on International Corporate Philanthropy Day"
Rick Cohen describes some of CECP's activities on International Corporate Philanthropy Day from a nonprofit angle, noting that many nonprofits are concerned about the level of cash gifts in the recession and about the reputations of some corporate donors.
Wall Street Journal: "Social Concerns Gain New Urgency"
"For years, companies have raised questions about bread-and-butter business school courses.
Recently, firms have begun to try to make their mark on another subject: social responsibility and sustainability.
Some companies are taking a hands-on approach to help train potential employees, using real projects in an effort to help students move beyond case studies that are quickly becoming outdated."
Chronicle: "President Encourages Corporate Philanthropy"
"Today's challenges demand solutions that come not only from government, but also from entrepreneurs and business leaders around the world," said Mr. Obama in a letter to the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy....
The president sent the short letter to mark International Corporate Philanthropy Day.
COF Blog: "Reimagining Corporate Philanthropy: What's Your Take?"
"It's been a tough year for corporate philanthropy. Against the backdrop of a global recession complete with bailouts, recalls, and eroding public trust of anything big business, many companies have re-examined their philanthropic purpose, approach, and impact. The good news? Corporate commitment to social issues remains strong. There is, however, a renewed dedication to rearticulate focus and strategy."
BCCCC Blog: "Measurement is More than a Good Thing to Do: It's the Right Thing"
Bea Boccalandro argues that "Impact evaluation is not a luxury. It is a neglected necessity that can elevate corporate citizenship to unprecedented efficacy and higher moral grounding."
This article argues that companies should do more to engage customers in their CSR activities.
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Other Corporate Events of Interest
BCCCC 2010 International Corporate Citizenship Conference
April 11-13, 2010
Boston, MA
May 12-14, 2010
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| This Corporate Link e-newsletter 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, 858/875.3333 or nancy@sdgrantmakers.org to suggest article ideas or submit news items. | |
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