Jose Fernandez of the Miami Marlins Throws a Ball and Hosts One

Fri, 09/09/2016 - 17:30

Jose Fernandez is making a pitch this weekend in the fight against pediatric cancer.

The Marlins’ starter was scheduled to attend the third annual Bella’s Ball in Miami on Saturday, a fundraising event for the Live Like Bella Childhood Cancer Foundation he has supported throughout his professional career.

CBRE Group, Inc. Kicks Off Seventh-Annual BuildMonth

Fri, 09/09/2016 - 09:35

CBRE Group, Inc. began its seventh-annual “BuildMonth” on September 1, 2016. BuildMonth, part of the company’s Shelter Program, provides CBRE employees with the opportunity to volunteer for projects in their communities that improve housing options in low-income neighborhoods. The initiative is part of CBRE Cares, the company’s corporate philanthropy program and is the Shelter Program’s signature event each year.

How to Create the Win-Win Scenario for Employee Volunteer Programs

Fri, 09/09/2016 - 09:25

When corporate social responsibility programs strategically align with the nonprofit they’re serving, the result is meaningful engagement for employees as well as measurable impact for the nonprofit. Companies need to be diligent, do their homework, and require that the nonprofit does the same.

New in Harvard Business Review: The Ecosystem of Shared Value

Wed, 09/14/2016 - 09:00

More and more companies are adopting a shared value approach—pursuing financial success in a way that also benefits society—as they look for new economic opportunities, seek to regain the public’s trust, and work to solve some of the world’s most pressing social problems. But these companies don’t operate in isolation.

Finalists Named for Central Florida’s 2016 Cox Conserves Heroes Program, Public Asked to Vote

Thu, 09/08/2016 - 16:00

WFTV 9 Family Connection and The Trust for Public Land are recognizing volunteers who are creating, preserving or enhancing community outdoor spaces. Jeri Baldwin, Shanta Barton-Stubbs and Eric Gardze have been selected as finalists for Central Florida’s 2016 Cox Conserves Heroes program, and the public is being asked to vote now through September 28. To vote, visit www.9family.com.

Louisiana Flood: Field Colleagues and Corporate Social Responsibility Help Patients, Relief Agencies and Each Other

Thu, 09/08/2016 - 14:35

Baxter Recognized for 17th Consecutive Year by Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) as Responsible and Sustainable Business

Thu, 09/08/2016 - 11:30

For the 17th year, Baxter is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index as a leading company for its stewardship in natural resource consumption, ethical business conduct, energy use and access to healthcare and educational opportunities.

Q&A with Alice Korngold, Author, A Better World, Inc.: How Companies Profit by Solving Global Problems...Where Governments Cannot

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 16:50

Alice Korngold, President & CEO, Korngold Consulting LLC, provides strategy advisory services and facilitates leadership strategy retreats for board members and executives from multinational corporations and NGOs.

Global Witness Exposes Reality of Continued Conflict Minerals Extortion in South Kivu, DRC

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 16:10

Last month, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Mines Minister Martin Kabwelulu issued a formal statement recognizing adverse issues influencing the fraud and smuggling of conflict minerals in South Kivu. Minister Kabwelulu called for a thorough clean-up of the area’s mining sector.

Quality State Oil Hosts 27th Annual Golf Challenge to Benefit Local Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 10:50