2007 Corporate Philanthropy Summit - June 5 & 6, 2007

SUMMIT TAKEAWAYS

DAY ONE SESSIONS
Margaret Coady
Impact Measurement
Kellie McElhaney
Terry McGraw
Microfinance
Marilyn Carlson Nelson
Jeffrey Sachs

DAY TWO SESSIONS
James Austin
Lawrence Fish
Giving on a Global Scale
Nancy Mahon
Lenny Mendonca

PEER DISCUSSIONS
Arts
Education
Environment
Health & Social Services

CGS WORKSHOPS

PHOTOS

SUMMIT MATERIALS
2006 Year in Review Report

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MARILYN CARLSON NELSON - Hometown Giving and Local Influence

Chairman and CEO, Carlson

CECP Director

"Whatever you do, do it with Integrity. Wherever you go, go as a Leader. Whomever you serve, serve with Caring. Whenever you dream, dream with your All. And never, ever give up."
- The "Carlson Credo"

Key Takeaways:

  • CEOs can and should encourage each other to create giving cultures at their respective companies. The Minnesota Keystone Program consists of members who allocate at least two percent of their companies' pre-tax profits each year for philanthropy, a group that is actively growing.

  • Companies should support causes that tie closely to the unique qualities of their brand. This is the only way to achieve authentic giving programs which will resonate with both employees and other stakeholders.

  • First consider local, hometown programs where the company operates, then focus on extending strategic giving to causes globally, ultimately influencing policy and opening free markets for your business.

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