Just ahead of Juneteenth, Benevity releases results from an employee survey highlighting the importance of authentic corporate action on diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging.
The Costa Crociere Foundation (www.costa-crociere-foundation.com) has started the annual selection process reserved for Italian non-profit organizations engaged in the development of social betterment and marine environmental protection projects.
I think I was about ten years old when Greek and Roman mythology first caught my attention. I’ve always enjoyed good stories, and when you set those stories in distant lands a long time ago and add in a dose of supernatural powers, I’m likely to get sucked in.
The idea of double and triple bottom line has moved from concept to practice. Companies are recognizing that in order to remain competitive they need to invest in their workforce with more than just a fair paycheck, but by operating under a corporate mandate that has purpose and meaning outside of money making. They are recognizing that partnering with nonprofit organizations is not an act of charity - it's a way to tap into the expertise they need to maintain and strengthen the communities where their employees live and work.
Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest travel and leisure company, released its 2014 Sustainability Report in December detailing the company’s sustainability efforts across its 10 cruise line brands, including its 2020 sustainability goals.
The Las Vegas celebration being held on Jan. 18, 2016 is hailed as one of the nation's most popular annual parades celebrating the ideals and life of Dr. King, thousands are expected to line the Fourth Street parade route to commemorate Dr. King's legacy of promoting equal and human rights. The theme for this year’s parade is “Living the Dream: The Movement Continues.”
“The Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade offers MGM Resorts a unique opportunity to stand alongside our community as we celebrate a great man’s enduring legacy,” said Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International. “Dr. King continues to be an inspiration as we strive to uphold the ideals of equality he championed.”
As part of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service, Taproot Foundation and Project Management for Change will lead the second annual Project Management Day of Service Pro Bono Lab. This pro bono volunteer event will bring critical resources in strategic planning, marketing, IT, finance, and HR to local nonprofit organizations. Facilitated by the Taproot Foundation and Project Management for Change, in partnership with 5 local Project Management Institute (PMI) chapters, this one-day event will connect over 300 seasoned project managers and subject matter experts with 100 nonprofit organizations.
Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center (CDTC) received $25,000 from the Carnival Foundation to support its Dental Clinic for children with special healthcare needs.
BK ROT, one of RSF Social Finance’s 2015 Seed Fund grantees, received a small gift in support of their efforts to establish a sustainable grassroots composting service in Brooklyn, New York. In this blog post, co-facilitator Renée Peperone tells us more about BK ROT’s work and what the funds have made possible.
The holiday season can be a great time to reflect upon the many blessings for which we are thankful: nutritious food, the gift of friends and family and good health. But it can be a difficult time for those in need, especially for the 48 million people dealing with hunger. Using food responsibly and donating excess food can help make the holiday season more plentiful and hunger-free for all.
The issue of food waste
Every year, 60 million tons of food are wasted in the United States. Retailers and consumers are responsible for wasting nearly a third of the country’s food supply, with the average American family throwing away an estimated $1,500 worth of food every year.
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