DuPont People Spotlight: Dawn Rittenhouse Recognized with Sustainability Leading Women Award

Thu, 04/06/2017 - 09:30

On March 8th, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) announced the first 10 recipients of the inaugural Leading Women Awards, developed to recognize outstanding female leaders within the WBCSD membership. The awards, which were announced on International Women’s Day, showcase the business leadership of women in WBCSD member companies who are working to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). WBCSD launched the Leading Women Awards as a contribution to the goals of SDG 5, which aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls by 2030.

Net Impact Fellows are Implementing Action Projects Across the U.S.

Thu, 04/06/2017 - 10:00

Last fall, Net Impact invited passionate students across the county to lead a real world action project with the Net Impact Fellowship program. “Net Impact is thrilled to offer the connections, skills, and experiences to support the next generation of change agents through our fellowship program,” says Liz Maw, CEO, Net Impact.

Making the Match, Part 1: Differentiating Technical and Strategic Support in Pro Bono Programming

Mon, 04/17/2017 - 13:35

At the Taproot Foundation, we see two distinct kinds of pro bono support: technical and strategic. Understanding which type nonprofits need is essential, both to ensure nonprofits receive the right support and that corporate talent has a positive experience.

Making the Match: A 3-Part Series for Corporate Pro Bono Leaders from Taproot

Mon, 04/10/2017 - 13:30

It’s a common misconception that the bigger and more complex a pro bono initiative is, the higher the impact will be for nonprofits, your employees, and the company itself. In fact, the biggest determinant of a program’s impact is not its scale or complexity but the quality of the match between employees’ expertise and nonprofits’ needs. Great pro bono initiatives have one thing in common – the right support for the right nonprofit at the right time.

MetLife Foundation Announces Sponsorship Of “Multipliers of Prosperity” For A Third Year

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 09:05

Women in Executive Leadership: Now Comes the Hard Part

Fri, 04/07/2017 - 09:00

Making a Difference: Accenture’s 2016 Corporate Citizenship Report Features Progress on Skills Training, Sustainability and Closing the Gender Gap

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 09:00

Accenture’s 2016 Corporate Citizenship Report “Making a Difference,” details its commitment to a more inclusive and sustainable world.

Atlas Copco Compressors and Light Tower Win Red Dot Design Awards

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 10:55

Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has won two prestigious Red Dot Design Awards for 2017 for portable compressors and a LED light tower.

Volkswagen Employees Against Racism

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 10:30

The Volkswagen Group has sent out a clear signal against xenophobia during the International Weeks Against Discrimination. Supported by the Board, about 40 locations, brands and subsidiaries worldwide participated in the "I am against racism" photo campaign.

Cancer in the Community: Understanding and Addressing Cultural Forces

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 12:00