Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations
Corporate Philanthropy refers to the investments and activities a company voluntarily undertakes to responsibly manage and account for its impact on society. It includes investments of money, donations of products, in-kind services and technical assistance, employee volunteerism, and other business transactions to advance a social cause, issue, or the work of a nonprofit organization. Corporate foundations and corporate giving programs traditionally play a major role in these areas.
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Global Philanthropy Update - August 2019
We’re only a month away from the 74th UN General Assembly (UNGA) – and the world still has significant work to do if we are to meet the development thresholds set in the SDGs.
This slow progress combined with a new wave of gun violence and hate crimes in the United States, alongside civil…
Advice from the Field: Responding to Mass Casualty Events
Fundamentals
It is an unfortunate reality of our times that foundations must respond all too often to mass casualty events in their communities. There are immediate questions that need to be addressed and an ongoing crisis to manage if your foundation is going to raise and deploy philanthropic capital in…
More Than Just Disasters: How Natural Hazards Exacerbate Racial, Gender, and Wealth Inequalities
Philanthropy has responded generously to a range of extreme natural events over the past few years, from wildfires to earthquakes to floods to hurricanes and to heatwaves. Recent extreme natural events have exposed the vulnerability of marginalized communities – especially low-income communities…
Corporate Philanthropy Update - August 2019
Like myself, I know many of you are using the summer as a time to reflect on your progress from the first half of the year and strategize on how to finish 2019 strong.
At the Council, we’ve used the past months to meet with diverse stakeholders as we look to redefine our value, approach and…
2019 UN General Assembly Philanthropic Side-Events
This page is an archived schedule of philanthropic side-events from the 2019 United Nations General Assembly. See the most recent UNGA schedule instead.
In September 2019, representatives from government, civil society, and the corporate sector will come together at the 74th Session of the United…
Washington Snapshot: Budget Agreement Passed by House; Moving onto 2020 Appropriations Bills
In This Week's Snapshot...
Budget Agreement Passed by the House
Moving onto 2020 Appropriations Bills
Senate Approves New Defense Secretary
Student Loan Debt Legislation Unveiled
USDA Proposes to Narrow Food Stamp Eligibility
Department of Labor Resources for Hurricane Recovery
States…
2019 Endowments & Finance Summit - Plenary Sessions
Plenary Sessions
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Opening Plenary — Meeting Obligations in a Time of Financial Volatility and Uncertainty
Thursday, September 19 | 9:15-10:30 a.m.
None of us can see into the future. But for foundation leaders, having that unique ability would be…
Global Philanthropy Update - July 2019
The United Nations' annual mid-year High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) finished earlier this week. I was in New York to join several events and enjoyed connecting with a broad variety of organizations and people working to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, including many…
Washington Snapshot: A Budget Deal Could Be Reached Before August Recess; States Sue to Challenge IRS SALT Workaround Rule
In This Week's Snapshot...
A Budget Deal Reached?
House Repeals the ACA Cadillac Tax
Department of Agriculture Scientists Relocated from DC
Federal Reserve Board Beige Book Published
States Sue to Challenge IRS SALT Workaround Rule
Most Legislative Sessions End, Budget Crises Emerge
News…
Washington Snapshot: Talks About Raising the Debt Ceiling Resume; Judge Denies DOJ Bid to Swap Lawyers for Census Citizenship Question Case
In This Week's Snapshot...
Talks About Raising the Debt Ceiling Resume
Department of Education Invites Applications
EDA Prioritizes Applications for Projects Located in Opportunity Zones
IRS’ National Taxpayer Advocate Report: Recommended EITC Reforms
Judge Denies DOJ Bid to Swap Lawyers for…
Giving USA 2019
External Resource
Amid a complex climate for charitable giving, American individuals, bequests, foundations, and corporations gave an estimated $427.71 billion to U.S. charities in 2018, according to Giving USA 2019: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2018.
Highlights from the Report …
CECP's Giving in Numbers
External Resource
CECP’s Giving in Numbers is the unrivaled leader in benchmarking on corporate social investments. It is the premier industry survey and research, providing standard-setting criteria in a go-to guide that has defined the field and advanced the movement. CECP has the largest and most historical data…
2017 Cone Communications CSR Study
External Resource
The 2017 Cone Communications CSR Study reveals one major takeaway for companies: consumers are no longer just asking, "What do you stand for?" but also, "What do you stand up for?" In today's tumultuous society, Americans expect companies to not only improve their business practices and invest in…
Programming
Thursday, September 19
Opening Plenary - 9:15-10:30 am
Meeting Obligations in a Time of Financial Volatility and Uncertainty
None of us can see into the future. But for foundation leaders, having that unique ability would be helpful in mitigating global financial issues and trends that force…
Corporate Philanthropy Update - June 2019
Summer is officially here and for corporate philanthropy, I’d venture to report we are off to a great start. From the release of the 2019 Giving USA report to the number of important spring and summer sector conferences, momentum for companies’ involvement in social impact is rising.
This year’s…