Tag Archives: CSR
CSR Requires a Thick Skin
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’m on a quest to identify companies that are participating in really unique and innovative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities. But that is easier said than done – mostly because the job itself is … Continue reading
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Tagged board room, challenges, corporate responsibilty, corporate social responsibilty, CSR, doing good, nonprofits, private sector, ROI, thick skin
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Traditional CSR? I’m Bored.
If you Google the latest Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) news from around the U.S., you’ll find articles on a grocery store that gave milk to a local food bank; a company that was recognized for its Employee Health and Wellness … Continue reading
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Tagged awards, businesses, community, corporate social responsiblity, CSR, doing good, donations, nonprofits
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Focusing on Social Impact Doesn’t Guarantee CSR Success
It was with great interest that I read Anne Miltenburg’s recent article, “Social Good Is Always Good Branding – or Is It?” My first reaction was to reflect on the old cliché: All publicity is good publicity. But I know … Continue reading
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Tagged business impact model, corporations, CSR, impact, social change, social good
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Nonprofits: Now is the Time to Build Strong Relationships
The Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship recently provided leadership perspectives on corporate citizenship, citing that business leaders are planning to increase corporate citizenship efforts over the next three years. If you read some of the vignettes, you’ll see that … Continue reading
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Tagged boards, corporate citizenship, CSR, nonprofits, partnership, volunteering
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If You Want to Give Radically, Get to the Root Cause
Many of us have heard the old cliché: if you want to understand the reason for something, ask “Why?” five times. Only then will you start to really understand what is happening and the cause. This is true when it … Continue reading
What Awards Really Matter?
There is actually an award for the stinkiest shoe. The Stella Award recognizes the dumbest lawsuits. There are the elite Oscars and Emmy’s awards. There are the “local” awards: 40 Under 40, Legacy Awards, Best Places to Work, etc. Which … Continue reading
Why Group Therapy for CSR Professionals is a Good Idea
Misery. This is what three Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) officers recently exuded in three different conversations. Each worked in a different industry. Each worked in a different part of the U.S. One had been in the field for 20+ years, … Continue reading
Nonprofits: For the Love of All that is Good, Don’t Look Foolish!
Earlier this year, I had an opportunity to sit on a review panel for a mid-sized company that was looking to donate a significant amount of money to a select group of nonprofits. The organizations in contention had been handpicked … Continue reading
Does Your Company Have a “Social License” to Operate?
The majority of us will drive a car at one point or another in our lifetime. This requires us to apply for and obtain a driver’s license. Similarly, at some point during their existence, companies often decide to support the … Continue reading
How Do You Measure Your Company’s ROI in the Community?
Businesses are always asked to report on their Return on Investment. Whether a company is rolling out a new product, hiring additional team members, or restructuring a department, it needs to present the ROI to prove that it’s worth the … Continue reading