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Bridging the Nonprofit Leadership Gap

Most of us in and around the social sector have been exposed to the capacity gap that nonprofits confront. On average, nonprofits spend less – often far less – than 10% of their budget on the critical investments that make organizations run and grow, such as business planning, technology, and leadership development.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Murray Sayce Appointed Chair of the New AccountAbility Principles Working Group

The AA1000 Steering Committee is pleased to announce that Mr. Murray Sayce, Principal, Ramboll-Environ, has been appointed as Chair of the new AccountAbility Principles (AA1000AP) Working Group. The new AA1000AP Working Group will develop the latest revision to the AccountAbility Principles, which are the guiding principles of the AA1000 series of standards. The AA1000 series are widely applied tools for integrating and embedding sustainability and accountability into the governance and performance of organisations.

Environment

5 Tips for Managing EHS Compliance Across Global Tech Company Operations

Environment, health and safety (EHS) professionals know their job isn’t simply achieving compliance, but rather sustaining compliance in an ever-changing regulatory environment. But staying on top of changing regulations and requirements is difficult at best.

Health & Healthcare

At a Juncture in Malaria Eradication

We are at a juncture in malaria eradication. If we can sustain the extraordinary efforts of the past 15 years and continue to invest much needed resources, we stand a chance of reaching a malaria-free world within our generation. The upcoming fifth Replenishment Conference of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Canada represents an important milestone in the fight against malaria and also gives us a fantastic opportunity to take stock of successes and focus on the work ahead.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

8 Winners Selected For @GoParks Expedition Contest to Yosemite and San Francisco Bay Area National Parks

Eight diverse social media influencers – unique in geographic locations, interests, and backgrounds – have won an unforgettable national park adventure during the National Park Service Centennial year, thanks to the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Top 5 Lessons on How to Engage Sustainable Suppliers

For corporations, the age of “random acts of greenness” is over. Progressive companies integrate sustainability into their everyday, core business models and throughout their value chains. It means being accountable for your entire value chain — but engaging sustainable suppliers has proven to be a challenge for many companies.

Environment

Sappi’s Commitment to Sustainable Forestry is Bar None

Responsible manufacturing begins with responsible procure­ment. For the wood products industry, it is paramount that our natural resources are used sustainably.

Innovation & Technology

Venture Atlanta and Techstars Atlanta Partner to Connect Investors with Innovative Startups

Venture Atlanta announced today that Techstars Atlanta, presented in partnership with Cox Enterprises, will be a headline sponsor of its 2016 conference and will provide added value for investors attending the event.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Headline Cases Bring Opportunities to Partner with Customers for Safer Water Systems

High-profile events impacting water supply and distribution networks in the U.S. have dramatically raised the awareness of operational challenges. At the same time, these events demonstrate an opportunity to change decades-long funding trends that have left many water systems struggling to adequately finance upgrades and repairs.

Social Impact & Volunteering

From Hungry to Feeding the Hungry

Shaneka Jimerson of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is on a mission to teach children how to cook to survive. She was once hungry and now feeds thousands through the Darden Foundation Community Kitchen.

Environment

Vietnam Must Tackle Rhino Horn Trade or Face Sanctions Under Wildlife Trade Treaty

With the rhino poaching crisis showing no signs of abating, Vietnam must crack down on its rampant illegal rhino horn trade or face sanctions, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said ahead of a critically important wildlife trade conference next week in South Africa.

Education

Bechtel Delivers the First® Lego® League Challenge Kit to Students at the Santiago Apóstol School

Bechtel officially delivered the First® Lego® League Challenge Kit to students at the Santiago Apóstol school. This will be the third consecutive year that Bechtel Chile sponsors the school. We wish the students the best of luck as they take part in the FLL tournament!

Environment

Statement from Mike Bloomberg on U.S. and China Ratification of the Paris Agreement

By ratifying the Paris climate agreement today, the U.S. and China are demonstrating that the world's two largest economies

Innovation & Technology

The Second Lives of Lithium-ion Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries are the untiring driving force behind electric mobility. They deliver their full output on board vehicles for at least ten years.

Events, Media & Communications

Cheers! Friday the 16th ​i​s Global Beer Responsibility Day

Friday evenings are traditionally a​ time​ when in alcohol-friendly cultures people get together with their workmates for a beer or two (well, maybe more than that…). For that reason, it’s also a good ​moment​ to promote responsible drinking. United around that common goal, globally famous brewers Anheuser-Busch InBev, Carlsberg and Heineken have joined hands with a range of stakeholders to promote responsible drinking to help advance the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to prevent alcohol-related harm.

Health & Healthcare

Novartis Foundation Showcases Progress In Leprosy Elimination Programs

The Novartis Foundation and its partners will highlight progress in efforts toward accelerating the elimination of leprosy at the 19th International Leprosy Congress (ILC) held in Beijing, China from September 18 – 21, 2016. Updates in 11 abstracts on four Novartis Foundation-supported leprosy initiatives in low- and middle-income countries will be showcased in scientific sessions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Science of Change: A Formula to Build the Case for Workplace Giving

When your company has bold plans to evolve its workplace giving program, it’s easy to get excited about making a bigger and more authentic impact on your people, your business and your community. You might have a clear vision for how to take your program to the next level — big ideas for embedding an authentic culture of Goodness into your people’s day-to-day work experience, and a desire to fundamentally refocus giving and volunteering as key drivers of employee recruitment, retention and engagement. Who wouldn’t want to get behind an evolution like that?

Health & Healthcare

It’s Not the Pollen Count That’s Making You Miserable

Do you blame the pollen count for your coughing, sneezing and stuffy nose? Do you track the pollen count and stay indoors on heavy pollen days? I hate to tell you, but the quality of air inside of buildings, where people spend about 90 percent of their time, is even more important to your health. Ironically, according to the EPA, indoor air can be two to five times more polluted—and in some cases up to 100 times more polluted—than outdoor air. This is a significant issue in schools, where exposure to allergens, such as dust mites, pests and molds can trigger asthma symptoms.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Major Leaguers Join Area Action Team Captains for Fall Clean-Up in Philadelphia

Players and high school volunteers to help refurbish and spruce up outside areas and host games and activities for residents of Volunteers of America’s Integrated Services Supporting Independence (ISSI) Program in Philadelphia, PA.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Off the Beaten Path: My National Geographic Student Expedition Journey Across Peru

My name is Ethan Smyth, and this summer I embarked on what could only be described as a trip of a lifetime to Peru, courtesy of Nat Geo Mundo and AT&T. Over the course of nearly a month, I explored the capital city, hiked across ancient Incan sites including the fortress of Ollantaytambo and swam in the hot springs of Santa Teresa. We experimented with local cuisine, including delicious ceviche – raw fish cooked in lime juice – and cuy, also known as fried guinea pig! All of this led up to a highlight of the trip: hiking Machu Picchu, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.

Energy

GM Commits to 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2050

General Motors plans to generate or source all electrical power for its 350 operations in 59 countries with 100 percent renewable energy — such as wind, sun and landfill gas — by 2050.

Education

In the Company of Makers

The increasing need in the U.S. to have more people prepared for STEM careers is alarming. The economy is producing more high skilled jobs than there are high skilled workers available to fill them. In fact, there could be as many as 2.4 million unfilled STEM jobs in the United States by 2018.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Independence Blue Cross Launches 'Give For A Better Community' Campaign For United Way

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today launched its 2016 campaign for the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ). Independence's campaign -- Give for a Better Community -- is a celebration of the unique history of our city and Independence's leadership in making our community a better place to live and work.

Energy

Georgia Public Service Commission Approves Innovative Right-of-Way Solar Project Along The Ray in Troup County

The Georgia Public Service Commission (GPSC) approved the installation of one megawatt of solar generation in the right-of-way along Interstate 85 in Troup County, Ga., during a hearing on the Georgia Power Company’s 2016 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The motion was proposed by Commissioner Tim Echols of the GPSC and passed at two separate administrative sessions on July 28th and September 8th. Votes were 4-1 and 3-2 respectively.

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    Since the launch of the Subaru Share the Love Event in 2008, Subaru of America and our retailers have donated more than $256 million to charity, with...
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