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Are We Really Less Philanthropic These Days? No, Says This CSR Advocate
How One Corporate Foundation Is Backing Maternal Health in the U.S. and Abroad
Carla Willis recalls the grief that hit her full-on during her first meeting as a member of Georgia’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee in 2021. “I was so grateful that it was virtual because I had to turn my camera off. And I was literally sobbing … [Read more...] about How One Corporate Foundation Is Backing Maternal Health in the U.S. and Abroad
Amazon Doubles Down on Its Housing Giving. Good Strategy or More of the Same?
There are few firms to compete with Amazon for sheer ubiquity. Like it or not, Amazon’s everywhere, and that poses a distinct challenge for its corporate philanthropy. How and where should the company give for greatest visibility and effect when its … [Read more...] about Amazon Doubles Down on Its Housing Giving. Good Strategy or More of the Same?
Google Gets Behind Guaranteed Income to Relieve Homelessness on Its Home Turf
There is growing momentum behind the concept of guaranteed income — that is, programs that provide recurring direct cash payments to ease poverty. Pilots have been rolled out around the country — more than 150 to date — and preliminary analyses show … [Read more...] about Google Gets Behind Guaranteed Income to Relieve Homelessness on Its Home Turf
“Not Standard Corporate Philanthropy.” Progressive Values Drive the Amalgamated Charitable Foundation
Amalgamated Bank has been around for a century. Meanwhile, the Amalgamated Charitable Foundation, which only got off the ground in 2018, seemed like a natural philanthropic progression for the venerable bank, known for its roots in union … [Read more...] about “Not Standard Corporate Philanthropy.” Progressive Values Drive the Amalgamated Charitable Foundation
Can an Online Dating App’s Giving Combat Social Isolation?
If you feel like young people today are walking around with their eyes on their phones, you’re right: According to market research provided to the Los Angeles Times, Gen-Z spends half its waking hours staring at a screen. This is a problem because it … [Read more...] about Can an Online Dating App’s Giving Combat Social Isolation?
Tim Berry on JPMorgan Chase’s Philanthropy, Advocacy, and Efforts to Revitalize Cities
To say that Tim Berry has a lot on his plate at JPMorgan Chase would be an understatement. Berry is global head of corporate responsibility for JPMorgan Chase & Co., overseeing the firm’s government relations, sustainability and philanthropic … [Read more...] about Tim Berry on JPMorgan Chase’s Philanthropy, Advocacy, and Efforts to Revitalize Cities
And the Winners Are… Here Are the 14 Innovators Chosen to “Reimagine” San Francisco
Winners of the Yes San Francisco (Yes SF), Urban Sustainability Challenge include companies with names like Posh Electric, Flower Turbines, BluumBio and Zauben. They have cutting-edge ideas, too. RainStick, for example, has created a circular shower … [Read more...] about And the Winners Are… Here Are the 14 Innovators Chosen to “Reimagine” San Francisco
Brandee McHale on How Citi Foundation Is Shifting its Giving to Meet Global Challenges
Brandee McHale is both head of community investing and development at Citi and president of the Citi Foundation. She is a seasoned professional in corporate philanthropy and the private foundation world, having served two years as a program officer … [Read more...] about Brandee McHale on How Citi Foundation Is Shifting its Giving to Meet Global Challenges
Private Credit Philanthropy: The Ares Charitable Foundation Ties Funding to Investment Performance
As the world of financial services continues to expand, ever-new subcategories arise within it, each one generating its own new crop of philanthropists. We looked at the changing face of Wall Street giving back in 2019, for example, specifically … [Read more...] about Private Credit Philanthropy: The Ares Charitable Foundation Ties Funding to Investment Performance
A Conversation with Ares Charitable Foundation’s Michelle Armstrong
What’s it like to create a corporate foundation from scratch? That was the question Michelle Armstrong faced in 2021, when she was hired to be managing director, head of philanthropy and executive director of the Ares Charitable Foundation, the … [Read more...] about A Conversation with Ares Charitable Foundation’s Michelle Armstrong
Can This Sustainability Challenge Help Revive a Struggling City?
It’s a perennial question: Can technology solve society’s many challenges — from widespread mental health crises to climate disaster? Like many people, I’m skeptical of the tech sector’s confidence in its ability to swoop in and solve entrenched … [Read more...] about Can This Sustainability Challenge Help Revive a Struggling City?
AI in Education? Salesforce Takes the Plunge
It was a clear September day in San Francisco, and guests at the Salesforce Back to School celebration, held on a terrace at George Washington High School, had a ravishing view of the Golden Gate Bridge. The event was organized to herald Salesforce’s … [Read more...] about AI in Education? Salesforce Takes the Plunge
Talent for Philanthropy: A Look Inside the UTA Foundation
While there is plenty of uncertainty in Hollywood these days with an ongoing writers’ and actors’ strike, the “Big 3” agencies — Creative Artists Association (CAA), William Morris Endeavor (WME), and United Talent Agency (UTA) — still loom large in … [Read more...] about Talent for Philanthropy: A Look Inside the UTA Foundation
Five Reasons Corporate Philanthropy Remains a Mystery
When I set out to write about the nation’s most important corporate philanthropies, I knew I would have to do some research. But I had no idea that what appeared to be a relatively painless writing assignment would turn out to demand the skills of an … [Read more...] about Five Reasons Corporate Philanthropy Remains a Mystery
The 14 Most Important Players in Corporate Philanthropy
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on September 6, 2023. Corporations can get a lot of attention for their philanthropy, thanks to well-known brands and the energetic marketing that surrounds their donations. But figuring out which … [Read more...] about The 14 Most Important Players in Corporate Philanthropy
Why a Foundation Focused on Financial Inclusion Launched a Short Story Contest
We often think of the arts and finance as sitting on opposite ends of the spectrum. (Certainly, when I took out a hefty student loan for a master’s degree in fine arts, there was no financial advisor whispering “good decision!” in my ear). Principal … [Read more...] about Why a Foundation Focused on Financial Inclusion Launched a Short Story Contest
What the Air Products Foundation Supports in Pennsylvania
Based in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, the international corporation Air Products operates and pursues philanthropy at the local level. Founded in 1940, the company’s business include electronics, metals, chemicals and refining. Air Products’ … [Read more...] about What the Air Products Foundation Supports in Pennsylvania
AI for the Planet: How One of the World’s Biggest Tech Firms Is Backing AI-Powered Climate Science
Last summer, as the COVID-19 pandemic settled into a state of relative control, Google.org turned its attention to an even larger and more complex global emergency: climate change. The corporate philanthropy's 2022 Impact Challenge on Climate … [Read more...] about AI for the Planet: How One of the World’s Biggest Tech Firms Is Backing AI-Powered Climate Science
Millions to Move Trillions? New Climate Philanthropy Group Aims to Woo the Private Sector
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on July 10, 2023. How much will it cost to fight climate change? A scarcely fathomable $3 trillion every year over the next three decades to reach net zero, according to a landmark climate report … [Read more...] about Millions to Move Trillions? New Climate Philanthropy Group Aims to Woo the Private Sector
The End of AmazonSmile: Another Win for “Strategic” Corporate Philanthropy
One of the odd things about corporate philanthropy is how it’s often one step behind the rest of the sector. While major companies take pains to portray themselves as on the cutting edge, charitable giving is one arena where they like to play it … [Read more...] about The End of AmazonSmile: Another Win for “Strategic” Corporate Philanthropy
For-Profit Philanthropy Is Eroding the Legal Foundations of Charitable Giving
Alternative vehicles and modes of giving — like LLCs, donor-advised funds and strategic corporate giving conducted in-house — are increasingly eroding elite donors’ reliance on the traditional private foundation. These “for-profit philanthropy” … [Read more...] about For-Profit Philanthropy Is Eroding the Legal Foundations of Charitable Giving
IP Explainer: What Is a Giving Circle?
What’s the difference between a grant and a gift—and how do you get one? How do foundations work? What’s all this about 501(c)(3)s versus (c)(4)s? These are just a few of the questions that might be running through your mind if you’re new to the … [Read more...] about IP Explainer: What Is a Giving Circle?
IP Explainer: What is a Corporate Foundation?
What’s the difference between a grant and a gift—and how do you get one? How do foundations work? What’s all this about 501(c)(3)s versus (c)(4)s? These are just a few of the questions that might be running through your mind if you’re new to the … [Read more...] about IP Explainer: What is a Corporate Foundation?
