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Business's Social Contract

 

BUSINESS'S SOCIAL CONTRACT:
CAPTURING THE CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY OPPORTUNITY

CECP presents this exciting study based on research conducted by McKinsey & Co. including a survey of 700+ global C-suite executives, interviews with CECP CEO members, and the results of the 'Board of Boards' CEO Conference roundtable discussion. The report features CEOs and C-suite executives' insights on philanthropy that maximizes both social and business value.


Giving in Numbers

 

'BOARD OF BOARDS' CEO CONFERENCE REPORT 2008

On National Corporate Philanthropy Day, February 25, 2008, forty CECP CEO members from some of the world's largest companies convened for this annual roundtable discussion on corporate philanthropy. This report offers insight into the key issues and best practices shared by the CEOs in attendance as they discussed The CEO's Challenge: Leading the Company, Shaping Society.


Giving in Numbers

 

GIVING IN NUMBERS: 2007 EDITION

Based on corporate contributions data from 136 leading companies, including 55 of the Fortune 100, this edition of Giving in Numbers is an unprecedented benchmarking resource. This report features corporate case studies, exclusive year-over-year analysis, and tips and tools for leveraging this 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.


Corporate Philanthropy Resource Guide 2007

 

CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY RESOURCE GUIDE: UPDATED SPRING 2008

CECP offers this extensive guide of public, private, and independent organizations that play important roles within the landscape of corporate philanthropy. This Resource Guide serves as a starting point for more strategic corporate giving, and can help facilitate effective partnerships across sectors. The Resource Guide now features updates as of spring 2008.


Giving in Numbers
 

'BOARD OF BOARDS' CEO CONFERENCE REPORT 2007

On February 26, 2007, thirty-five top CEOs gathered to discuss Imperatives for Corporations Investing in Society. This report offers the summary of their conversation.


Giving in Numbers

 

GIVING IN NUMBERS 2006 EDITION

This report offers an in-depth analysis of the findings from the 2005 Corporate Giving Standard measurement tool. While studying trends and benchmarking across various industries and companies, Giving in Numbers also addresses questions like: What is the optimal ratio for giving as a percentage of pre-tax profit? Should giving be centralized? Are matching gifts strategic?


 

THE CORPORATE PHILANTHROPIST

CECP's quarterly publication features best practices and perspectives on corporate philanthropy from members and other industry thought leaders. George W. Bush, Kofi Annan, William J. Clinton, and Jeffrey Sachs each contributed text that appeared in 2006.


 

'BOARD OF BOARDS' CEO CONFERENCE REPORT 2006

On February 27, 2006 CECP convened CEOs for an unprecedented discussion of the most pressing topics in corporate philanthropy. This summary report is a detailed account of key learnings from the conference.


 

EXPLORING CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY

Developed from interviews with philanthropic executives at 31 CECP member companies, this report illuminates key trends that impact the management of corporate giving programs. Designed as a learning tool and resource for giving professionals, the document includes actionable best practices and "Quick Tips."


Adding it up 2004: The Corporate Giving Standard

 

ADDING IT UP 2004: THE CORPORATE GIVING STANDARD

This report is an analysis of the findings from the 2004 Corporate Giving Standard measurement initiative. Topics addressed include: How much are companies giving? What drives corporate contributions? Are corporate contributions part of a deliberate strategy?


 

THE BUSINESS OF CHANGING THE WORLD

CECP also participated in the development of member Marc Benioff's (salesforce.com) influential new book: The Business of Changing the World: Twenty Great Leaders on Strategic Corporate Philanthropy. Charles Moore, Executive Director of CECP, contributed the foreword while the following members lent their personal views and stories: Alan G. Hassenfeld (Hasbro), Phil Marineau (Levi Strauss & Co.), Jean-Pierre Garnier (GlaxoSmithKline), John Morgridge (Cisco Systems), Marilyn Carlson Nelson (Carlson Companies), and Steve Case (Revolution).

     
   


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