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Is Corporate Philanthropy the same as stealing?In a Wall Street Journal opinion article, Philosopher Jamie Whyte equates corporate philanthropy to theft. He outlines the implications corporate philanthropy has on shareholders, who are not guaranteed to have a say in how much of and where their company’s philanthropic funds (possibly taken from their dividends) are directed.
Other studies have found corporate philanthropy increases shareholder wealth.
What do you think?
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July 23, 2010 |
Volunteering in America 2010CNCS study finds largest single-year service increase since 2003The Corporation for National & Community Service (CNCS) released their annual Volunteering in America (VIA) survey; it indicates that while volunteerism rates have been affected negatively by the economic climate, 2009 saw the greatest spike in volunteering since 2003.
The widespread increase of volunteerism in the US can be attributed to what the VIA calls a “compassion boom,” a sentiment also underscored by the 2009 America’s Civic Health Index (CHI).
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June 15, 2010 |
Corporate Volunteer Efforts Have Big Intentions, but Few Companies Track ResultsChronicle of PhilanthropyDeloitte study finds American companies have high hopes for their employees’ volunteer efforts, but few businesses do enough to shape and measure the impact of those efforts.
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May 3, 2010 |
Independent Sector releases 2009 value of volunteer timeEstimated value of volunteer hour is $20.85, up from $20.25 in previous yearThe estimated dollar value of volunteer time for 2009 is $20.85 per hour, according to nonprofit association group Independent Sector. This represents a 60 cent increase over the previous year.
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April 13, 2010 |
Volunteering promotes physical, mental health - pollReutersReuters article promotes poll by United Healthcare and VolunteerMatch that finds 84 percent of people agree that volunteering improves physical health, and 95 percent said it may also have emotional benefits
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April 19, 2010 |
Serve America Act: One Year LaterIndividuals recognize Edward M. Kennedy legacyLast April, President Obama signed a large piece of federal legislation to support service and civic engagement initiatives, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. The Act received truly bi-partisan support and is meant to support programs and initiatives that help communities better harness the civic power of their citizens in order to solve social problems.
To celebrate the anniversary of the Act’s passing, our friends at Service Nation asked individuals everywhere to submit videos about what the late Senators service meant to them.
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April 26, 2010 |
MLK Day of ServiceA Day On, Not a Day OffMonday January 18, 2010 is the national holiday commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The holiday is meant not only for celebration, remembrance, and tribute to his life and teachings, but most importantly as a day of service. Several NCoC partner organizations are sponsoring noteworthy events that honor Dr. King’s legacy by giving back to others.
Photo Credit: CNCS photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs
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January 11, 2010 |
How are Volunteering and Engagement Changing?California 2009 Civic Health Index
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November 24, 2009 |
| Illinois Civic Health Index Compared to the National AverageIllinois 2009 Civic Health Index
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November 18, 2009 |
| Executive SummaryNew Hampshire Civic Health Index 2009
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November 16, 2009 |
All Volunteer ForceCivic Lives of Our Newest Generation of Veterans“All Volunteer Force: From Military to Civilian Service,” a report written by Civic Enterprises, and underwritten by Target and the Case Foundation, finds that the overwhelming majority of veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan want to serve again on the home front, and those who have opportunities to serve again have better transitions than those who do not .
However, they feel disconnected from the communities to which they return home. This first ever nationally representative survey focused on their transitions home and civic lives highlights that only 13 percent of veterans strongly agree their transitions are going well.
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November 11, 2009 |
| Civic Health in FloridaFlorida Civic Health Index 2009
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October 14, 2009 |
Civic Health in Florida’s CommunitiesFlorida Civic Health Index 2009
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October 14, 2009 |
Volunteering Waning in Recession, Report SaysNew York TimesCoverage of the 2009 Civic Health Index by Stephanie Strom of the New York Times
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August 27, 2009 |
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Recession Prompts Many Americans to Stop Volunteering, Study FindsChronicle on PhilanthropyCoverage of the 2009 Civic Health Index from the Chronicle of Philanthropy by Caroline Preston
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August 27, 2009 |
Americans Cut Volunteer Time, Focus On Personal PrioritiesThe NonProfit TimesCoverage of the 2009 Civic Health Index from The NonProfit Times
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August 27, 2009 |
Americans are Turning Inward and Cutting Back Civic Engagement in Tough Economic TimesThe Economic Downturn is Reshaping Civic Engagement66% said that people are responding to the current economic downturn by looking out for themselves, while only 19% said people around them are responding to the recession by helping each other more.
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August 27, 2009 |
| Civic Health Index Finds America in the Midst of Civic ForeclosureStudy Finds that God, Friends and Facebook are Important Factors for Fostering Civic Engagement
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August 27, 2009 |
| The Economic Downturn is Reshaping Civic EngagementAmericans have experienced many significant events in the past year, namely, the excitement of the presidential election, which stimulated civic participation, and the economic recession, which is forcing changes in American’s daily lives and circumstances.
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August 27, 2009 |
CNCS Releases “Volunteering in America” reportFrom the passage of the Serve America Act and the launch of United We Serve to the recent National Conference in San Francisco, it has been an exciting few months for service and volunteering. Keeping that momentum going, we are pleased to announce the release of the Corporation for National and Community Service’s annual Volunteering in America report, which provides civic activity rates and statistics for every state and nearly 200 cities.
As the nation continues to face an economic crisis, it will become increasingly important to evaluate how the nation’s cities, nonprofits and individuals are responding to the increased need in communities.
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July 28, 2009 |
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