A New Era of Politicized Capitalism?
About a month and a half ago, the founders of B Lab — Andrew Kassoy, Bart Houlahan and Jay Coen Gilbert — published an open letter calling on all businesses to act as […]
The B Series: Beyond Just Organic
Not many companies can claim that business was booming during the most recent financial crisis. Fewer can claim that they founded a purpose-driven business during one of the worst economic […]
The B Series: When a Retailer Does the Unthinkable
When’s the last time you read a retail job posting that promised a good wage? Chances are, you haven’t. It’s safe to say that the retail industry is notorious for […]
The B Series: Bridging the Energy Gap with Global Togetherness
Energy poverty affects an estimated 1.1 billion people who are said to be living in off-grid areas without electricity. This heavily impacts the lives of millions, negatively influencing economic stability, […]
The B Series: Curtailing Trepidation & Iron Deficiency with the Lucky Iron Fish
We’ve all heard of the Etsy’s, Ben and Jerry’s and Patagonia’s of the world that have become B Corporations. But there are also a lot of new entrepreneurs and small businesses […]
How to Provide Impactful Support as a Company in the Wake of a Disaster
You work for a company that cares, and suffice it to say, your company engages in several corporate philanthropy initiatives throughout the year–hosting fundraising campaigns and events to raise funds for […]
How to Break Up With Your Charitable Partner
Sometimes your “charity of choice” and charitable partner just doesn’t end up working out for your company. There are many ways this can happen, but it’s important to remain civil […]
Awakening from Workplace Fundraising Fatigue: 10 Ways to Conquer the Slump
We’ve all been there. You’ve fallen into a slump, a writer’s block, hibernation-mode or you’ve become victim to the dreaded burn out. Workplace fundraising can sometimes feel like that, but […]
Getting it Right Pt. 2: Embracing Integrated Corporate Philanthropy & Pro Bono Work
As I mentioned in my post last week, Getting it Right Pt. 1: How to Give Meaningful Corporate In-Kind Donations, corporate philanthropy and CSR (more broadly) work best when initiatives […]
Getting it Right Pt. 1: How to Give Meaningful Corporate In-Kind Donations
So long are the days where companies could write a cheque to a charity once a year and declare their corporate responsibility. Thankfully, corporate philanthropy has come a long way […]
Does CSR have a Place in our Crowdfunded World?
It’s safe to say that crowdfunding is now one of the most effective mechanisms for raising money quickly, whether it be for a social cause, a startup business or even […]
Why Newsjacking Should be Part of Your Cause Marketing Strategy
From my perspective, opinions surrounding cause marketing can be segmented into three general groups. The first comprises of a group of individuals and companies who exploit the concept, stamping ribbons […]
Book Review: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business: Conscious Capitalism
I’m an avid book collector. I love to cultivate and search for books that suit my particular quirks. Nothing’s better than flipping through the pages of a new book that […]
6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Launching a Cause Sponsorship Initiative
The world of sponsorship is growing. Each and every single year we see billions being spent on sponsorship in North American alone. Like all corporate initiatives, sponsorship projects can […]
Enhancing Employee Engagement via Skills-Based Volunteering
Today, corporate citizenship and corporate social responsibility have become more than the simple act of writing a cheque to a charity and walking away. We’ve moved into a new era, […]
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