 Based on 2006 corporate contributions data from leading companies, this
report is an unprecedented benchmarking resource. Giving in Numbers
features corporate case studies, exclusive year-over-year analysis, and tips and tools for leveraging the data. The research is relevant for those seeking an executive overview of major trends, as well as those interested in issues such
as volunteerism, matching gifts, international giving, and more.
LEADERS IN MEASUREMENT
Participation in CECP's philanthropy measurement and benchmarking initiative continued to soar in 2006, with over 136 companies contributing detailed data to the project. Reaching a milestone level of adoption among the most generous corporations in the world has enabled survey participants to leverage the power of the database to inform their most pressing strategic issues.
136 COMPANIES LEADING THE WAY
Six years ago, CECP member companies recognized the acute need for inter-company corporate philanthropy metrics. Their early vision, support, and input led to the creation of the Corporate Giving Standard (CGS) online survey and reporting tool. Today, over 136 companies contribute their giving data annually, creating a data repository with over $38 billion in giving. The tool lives up to its name in the following ways:
YEAR-ROUND ONLINE REPORTING
Companies participating in the CECP measurement project gain access to an up-to-the-minute benchmarking and management tool. Giving officers create customized reports throughout the year as they hone their giving strategies and present these to senior management.
"APPLES TO APPLES" COMPARISONS
CECP takes great care to ensure that survey questions and results are interpreted in a consistent manner across companies. In addition to training sessions, documentation, and one-on-one support, CECP reviews each survey to ensure consistent reporting. The result is a reliable data repository that serves as a solid foundation for strategy development and program evaluation.
BREADTH & DEPTH
The CECP measurement program is unrivaled in its longevity, its participation rates, and its granularity. With historical data extending back to 2001 and a rigorous survey embracing the full scope and scale of a company's community involvement, this resource is unsurpassed as the industry's most comprehensive measurement initiative.
IN GOOD COMPANY
With seven years' worth of momentum driving the program, CECP will continue its mission to advance the development of a nonpartisan, industry-supported measurement application ensuring standardized data collection and analysis. Interested companies are urged to join this groundbreaking campaign.
SCHEDULE A DEMO
Contact Margaret Coady,
CGS Program Manager
to schedule a one-on-one demo:
212.825.1255
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