Spring 2008
In This Issue
Upcoming SDG Corporate Programs
Corporate Giving Peer Networking Event
March 11, 2008
8:30-9:00am Registration and Networking
9:00am-10:30am Program (Webinar)
Hosted by: Amylin Pharmaceuticals,
9360 Towne Centre Drive (click here for driving directions)
Featured Webinar Speakers:
Dr. Charles Fombrun, CEO, The Reputation Institute
Phil Mirvis, Senior Research Fellow, Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship
Amylin Pharmaceuticals is a member of the Boston College Center of Corporate Citizenship and would like to invite SDG corporate members to listen in on an upcoming webinar: “The Role of Citizenship in Corporate Reputation.” This is going to be a very relaxed event and an opportunity for San Diego Grantmakers corporate giving members to network, share ideas and learn together. Please RSVP by March 7 to programs@sdgrantmakers.org. A light breakfast will be provided.
Prove It! Measuring the Social and Business Value of Community Involvement Programs
March 18, 2008
12:00 noon-2:00 pm
Location: University of San Diego SOLES Mother Rosalie Hill Hall Room 127 (Methods Room)
Sponsors: San Diego Grantmakers and American Marketing Association-San Diego Chapter
Guest Speakers:
Farron Levy, President, True Impact (Boston)
David Porges, Senior Manager & Regional Community Involvement Leader for Deloitte’s Pacific Southwest Region (Los Angeles)
$20 for SDG members, $35 nonmembers. RSVP to programs@sdgrantmakers.org.
Managing Reputation: Corporate Giving in the Face of Adversity
June 19, 2008
8:30-10:30 am
Location: Casey Family Programs, 3878 Old Town Ave.
Guest Speakers:
Matthew Nelson, Managing Director, Corporate Services, Council on Foundations
Additional Panelists To Be Announced
A National View: Current Trends in Corporate Philanthropy
August 28, 2008
8:30-10:30 am
Location: TBA
Guest Speaker:
Margaret M. Coady, Program Manager, Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP)
Call for Nominations for the 2008 Corporate Citizenship Awards
The Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) is calling for nominations for the 9th annual Corporate Citizenship Awards. Entries will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, June 27. Awards will be given in these categories:
- U.S. Community Service Award
- International Community Service Award
- Partnership Award
- Corporate Stewardship Awards for Small/Midsize Business
- Corporate Stewardship Awards for Large Business
Click here for more information.
Resources and Publications
The Economist's Special Report on Corporate Social Reponsibility
This special report features links to a series of CSR-related articles, including the state of CSR, effectiveness, risk, global CSR, and more.
IBM Institute for Business Value Report: "Attaining Sustainable Growth through Corporate Social Responsibility."
The study evaluates how well companies understand and manage CSR expectations, as well as outlines steps along the "value curve" that companies can follow to strategically align their CSR objectives to its core business strategy. According to the report, maximum benefit from the CSR opportunity takes place when all activities on the value curve - legal and compliance, strategic philanthropy, values-based self-regulation, efficiency and growth - become integrated into a cohesive strategy with leadership driven as much from employees, customers and business partners as from the CEO and senior executives. Click here for more information.
Online CSR Strategic Planning Tool
The GLN OpenAccess tool, available at www.gln-openaccess.org, is an interactive self-assessment and planning platform to help companies align corporate citizenship with business strategy. It helps companies effectively identify, assess, and plan around issues of public concern in a way that makes sense to their business. Click here for more information.
New Report on Global Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Communications
Transparency in communications is a key indicator of a socially responsible company – more important than philanthropy or NGO partnerships – according to a new corporate responsibility and sustainability communications report (click here to download). The report was developed by Edelman in collaboration with the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship, Net Impact and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
Salesforce.com "Share the Model"
This website offers guidance on how to build integrated philanthropy programs into your company – whether you are a start up or doing a “retro-fit.”
2007 Cone Cause Evolution & Environmental Survey Research Report
This report from Cone discusses trends and changes over 14 years of cause branding. Click here (pdf) to download.
Corporate Philanthropy News
Financial Times: Walmart Overhauls its Charity Spending
Wal-Mart, one of the biggest corporate charitable donors in the US, is overhauling how it gives its money to ensure philanthropic efforts are more closely linked to its brand positioning.
Philanthropy Journal: Corporations Pledge Pro-Bono Work
A group of Fortune 500 companies pledged to commit a total of more than $110 million in pro-bono services to nonprofits at the recent Summit on Corporate Volunteerism in New York.
CSRwire: Time Person of the Year & Intel's CAO Keynote "Super Bowl of Corporate Responsibility" March 27
The keynotes for the CRO Conference on March 27 have been announced: the first is Cynthia Cooper, Time Magazine Person of the Year, WorldCom whistleblower and author. The second is the man whose organization achieved this year's top corporate citizenship honors with the #1 rank on CRO Magazine's 2008 100 Best Corporate Citizens list, Intel Chief Administrative Officer and EVP Andy Bryant.
Chronicle of Philanthropy: Corporations Report a Rise in Volunteer Options for Employees
"Companies are increasingly offering incentives such as time off for volunteer projects and the ability to do volunteer work on company time or for company-organized efforts as a way to attract and retain employees, reports the Associated Press."
PND News: Corporate Grantmakers Rally to the Cause of Education
As studies emerge showing that American students continue to underperform students in other countries — especially in math, science, and engineering — corporate grantmakers are finding ever more more reason to invest in education.
New York Times: Emerald City of Giving Does Exist
This article explores the unique culture of corporate giving in Minneapolis. Also, click here for a Chronicle of Philanthropy opinion piece on why this culture exists.
CSRwire: Top CSR News of 2007
This article provides an overview of the biggest headlines on corporate social responsibility.
National Events of Interest
The Association of Corporate Contributions Professionals: 2008 Annual Conference on Corporate Contributions
March 9-12, 2008
St. Petersburg, FL
SD Workforce Partnership Workforce Summit 2008: Convening Leaders, Confronting Reality
March 13, 2008
San Diego, CA
CRO Conference
March 27, 2008
New York, NY
Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship: 2008 International Corporate Citizenship Conference
April 6-8, 2008
Boston, MA
Business Civic Leadership Center National Conference: Corporate Community Investment
April 27-29, 2008
Anaheim, CA
COF: Philanthropy's Vision: A Leadership Summit (SDG members can register at COF member rate)
May 4-7, 2008
Washington, DC Region (MD)
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