Posts Tagged ‘corporate social responsibility’

4 “Must Haves” to Reap the Marketing Value of Charitable Giving

Monday, December 11th, 2023

Corporate giving to charities has seen a significant increase since 2016. In 2021, corporations donated an estimated $21.08 billion to U.S. charities, marking an increase of 23.8% from the previous year. This trend continued into 2022, with corporate giving estimated to have increased by 3.4%, totaling $29.48 billion. This increase in corporate giving is part of a broader trend in corporate philanthropy, with giving having increased by more than 15% for 6 out of 10 companies in recent years.

Why? (more…)

Consistency in Giving Practices Avoids Ill Will

Thursday, March 31st, 2022

Corporate giving and community support have become more important than ever before in an environment where need is great—and growing. Organizations benefit not only from the goodwill generated through their giving efforts from those they support, but also from the loyalty and goodwill these efforts generate among employees. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)are major focuses today for companies, for investors, for employees, and for others.

The world is watching. (more…)

What Notre Dame Donations Can Teach Us About Philanthropic Marketing

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019

by Justin Grensing, Esq., MBA

Corporate philanthropy can be a great way to boost an organization’s brand. Customers like supporting companies they feel are contributing to the good of society, and philanthropy often comes with various forms of publicity as well—whether it’s media coverage of a donation or sponsor recognition attached to an event or building.

The recent tragic fire at Paris’s historic and world-famous Notre Dame cathedral (more…)

Corporate Social Responsibility: Difficult Choices Require Strategic Approach

Thursday, May 5th, 2016

Boardroom tableSupporting the local community can be expensive. Even large organizations have to be careful about how and where they lend their time – and money. Is there value – beyond personal satisfaction – in supporting local events and activities? Which ones? How can you say “no” graciously to the many requests that come your way? (more…)