Spring 2006
E-mail news Covering Corporate Foundation and Corporate Giving Interests
Corporate Contributions Roundtable Round-Up
This spring’s Corporate Contribution Roundtable (CCR) was held March 23, atop Symphony Towers for the second year in a row. Over twenty representatives from our corporate giving community were present for a lively breakfast discussion about the successes and challenges that corporate grantmakers face. During this interactive session members were able to connect with those who had similar interests as three main topics for future programs emerged. Our 2006 topics of discussion will be Corporate Social Responsibility; Corporate Collaborations; and Employee Engagement & Volunteerism. Stay tuned for these programs in the coming months. If you were unable to attend the Roundtable, a summary of the meeting is available here (requires log-in to members-only section; contact Ileana if you need the log-in information).
Changing the Game: Leading corporations switch from defense to offense in solving global problems
From the Stanford Social Innovation Review: Companies today understand that corporate social responsibility (CSR) forms an inextricable part of their reputations and brand identities. They spend ever-increasing amounts of corporate resources on improving the social, human, and environmental conditions under which companies operate. CSR activities contribute to social progress and, as an unending torrent of sustainability reports and press releases attest, are intended to enhance corporate images. Yet the world’s problems seem as intractable as ever, and very few global companies have managed to rise above the public relations din to truly distinguish themselves through their CSR activities. Click here for the article (pdf format).
Companies See Benefits in Charity Efforts
From the New York Times: Like other major U.S. companies with international interests, P&G sees long-range business benefits in charitable projects in developing countries, what some call "strategic philanthropy." "We're not a for-loss company," Allgood said. But there is strong backing among P&G's leaders for the charitable project. "This is something we should do." Click here for the article (free registration).
Is Philanthropy Enough? Business and the New Social Contract
From the Boston Center for Corporate Citizenship: Twenty years ago the social contract in America and most western countries was clear. Governments took care of society and made sure business could operate effectively, business took care of business and growing the economy, and nonprofits and charities filled in the holes in the social fabric that governments missed. Today this social contract is fast unraveling, and as it does, business is suddenly finding itself expected to play a different role in society. Read more here.
The Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College, Profile of the Profession 2006
For over 15 years, professionals have been reporting their impression of trends in the community involvement field as well as objective data such as salary and job description information. The community involvement role has, in many companies, expanded to encompass a larger corporate citizenship agenda that extends across a range of functional and business lines and has become ever-more integral to the core business operations. The 2006 Profile of the Profession Survey is a testament to the growth and change of that role. Click here for salary information, part of a larger report to be released in May 2006 (pdf file).
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Upcoming Programs
Member Reception with Congresswoman Susan A. Davis
You are cordially invited to the San Diego Grantmakers Members-Only Reception, the one and only all-member social event for 2006. Take some time to connect and catch up with your fellow grantmakers over appetizers and beverages at our Cinco de Mayo celebration. With special guest San Diego Congresswoman
The Honorable Susan A. Davis, who will share her views on the topic:
Government and Grantmaking
The Opportunity: working together to create a better San Diego
The Challenge: understanding the role of Congress in regulation
Monday, May 1, 2006
6:00-8:00pm
Burnham Institute for Medical Research
To RSVP, call (619) 744-2180 or email programs@sdgrantmakers.org by Monday, April 24. $20, in advance or at the door (cash or check payable to San Diego Grantmakers).
NCG's Corporate Philanthropy Institute 2006
“Building and Sustaining Corporate Community Partnerships"
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
San Francisco, CA
Please feel free to contact Northern California Grantmakers: Judy Berger, Director of Member Services or Erik Tvede for more information.
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