Spring/Summer 2009

“The Global Water Crisis”

The shortage of clean drinking water and lack of access to sanitation in areas of the developing world requires the involvement of all sectors of society, including business. This edition of The Corporate Philanthropist focuses on the global water crisis, exploring how companies can partner and collaborate with multilateral organizations, governments, local enterprises, and nonprofit organizations in order to work towards innovative, sustainable solutions, while reinforcing business strategies. Articles highlight the philanthropic strategies at Coca-Cola, Dow Chemical, GlaxoSmithKline, ITT, and Pepsi, among many other companies.

Spring 2008

“Pro Bono Service:
Leveraging Employee Expertise”

As more companies emphasize opportunities for engaging employeesand leveraging corporate expertise to develop the organizational infrastructure of nonprofit partners, pro bono is quickly becoming a hot issue in the field of corporate philanthropy. Professional services and non-professional services companies alike are developing innovative means of tapping talent to strengthen the effectiveness of community organizations. This issue of The Corporate Philanthropist features case studies from IBM, Deloitte, and The McGraw-Hill Companies.

Winter 2008

“Aging and the Longevity Revolution”

The aging of America presents an historic opportunity to forge new and compelling opportunities for corporate philanthropy. This issue of The Corporate Philanthropist profiles some companies that are leading the charge in this area and identifies the need for more organizations to join the cause. Best practices highlight the CEO perspectives and giving programs at MetLife and Genworth Financial.

Fall 2007

“Corporate Philanthropy in China”

This issue explores the growing importance of supporting social welfare and change in China, along with the increasing opportunities available to the corporate community to partner with organizations working in China. Best practices highlight the CEO perspectives and giving programs at McDonald’s, Alcoa, and Eli Lilly.

Spring 2007

“Investing in Arts & Culture”

Throughout this issue, CECP highlights corporate philanthropy’s important role in the cultural vitality of our society. From providing access to the arts to fostering community development and inspiring creativity, the arts play a varied and critical function in society and can be addressed through strategic corporate philanthropy. Best practices highlight the CEO perspectives and giving programs at JPMorgan Chase, Bloomberg, HCA, Prudential, and Time Warner.

Winter 2007

“Engaging the Next Generation”

The programs featured in this issue demonstrate how corporate philanthropy provides a unique opportunity to involve young people in making positive social change, while also developing their leadership abilities. Best practices highlight the CEO perspectives and giving programs at Adobe, Merrill Lynch, and PepsiCo.