Leading companies like Medtronic recognize that creating strong citizenship programs isn't enough to have true business and community impact. "There are other ingredients that must also be in the mix," says Tom Knowlton, Director of TCC Group's Corporate Practice. "These elements of successful corporate citizenship are common among best practice companies and include building strong company culture, engaged leadership, integrated structure, and a comprehensive citizenship strategy."

In a blog series for CSRwire, Tom Knowlton and Associate Director Nadia Gomes examine each of these elements in depth. In a recent post, they highlight how medical technology innovator Medtronic encourages leaders and business units to understand the roles they play, their accountability for meeting goals, and the value they bring to the company's overall citizenship strategy. Lean about how a company can build an integrated structure that supports both business and social impact goals.

TCC Group is pleased to announce that Chris Cardona will serve as Director of Philanthropy. Chris is a highly respected leader with more than 16 years of experience in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors.  Since joining the firm in 2008, he has helped numerous foundations develop and implement new strategies, build grantee capacity, and evaluate programs. "Foundations continue to innovate and hold themselves to higher standards," says Chris.  "I look forward to working with my colleagues at TCC to build the field of philanthropy and, above all, provide our clients with the highest quality of service." 

An active author, speaker, and blogger, Chris has presented at many national conferences and regional associations including, the Council on Foundations, The Foundation Center, and Philanthropy New York. Join us in congratulating Chris.

We bid a fond farewell to Senior Partner Paul Connolly. After 16 years with TCC Group, Paul is joining Bessemer Trust, a wealth management firm, to serve as the Director of Philanthropic Advisory Services.  During his tenure at TCC, Paul led our philanthropy and nonprofit practices, helped grow our capacity-building services, and launched the San Francisco office.

"Paul is a nationally recognized thought leader who is deeply committed to the social sector.  He is a  respected colleague as well as my friend," says TCC Group President and CEO Richard Mittenthal. "We thank him for his significant contributions to TCC Group and wish him the best in his new position."

Independent Sector - Join President and CEO Richard Mittenthal, Partner Tom Knowlton, and firm leaders Julie Simpson and Chris Cardona at the conference in New York City.  Visit our booth September 29 - October 1. Register here. 

Council on Foundations - Meet Director of Philanthropy Chris Cardona at the Conference for Community Foundations in San Diego on September 21 - 22.  Register here. 

American Evaluation Association - TCC Group's team of evaluators will present a series of workshops at the 2013 Conference on October 16 - 19 in Washington, DC.  Join Director of Evaluation Jared Raynor along with Kate Locke, Ana Ramos-Hernandez, Amelia Korangy, Rose Kowalski, and Deepti Sood.  Register here.  

Corporate Philanthropy Institute - Partner Tom Knowlton will moderate a panel discussion at Northern California Grantmakers' 2013 Corporate Philanthropy Institute in San Francisco on October 10. Registration is open to both NCG members and non-members. Learn more.  

Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) -  How can new foundation program staff prioritize  non-grantmaking activities? TCC's Chris Cardona and Betsy Edasery will host a workshop in October.  Detail to come.