Philanthropy

Charlie Vanek and Joel Martins on Nonprofit Coach Radio Show with Ted Hart

In the most recent episode on the Nonprofit Coach Radio Show, Ted Hart interviewed MicroEdge + Blacbaud's Charlie Vanek, VP Product Management and Joel Martins, VP Product Development, live from bbcon 2016!

Corporate Responsibility

Wendy’s Wouldn’t Be Wendy’s Without Franchising

The franchise business model has been around for decades and generally allows entrepreneurs to purchase an agreement or license to market a product or service while using the trademark of a larger company. Of the 6,500 restaurants in the Wendy’s system, only about 400 are currently owned by The Wendy’s Company. The majority are owned and operated by Wendy’s franchisees: small business owners who are working hard to grow the economy, create jobs, and give something back to their local communities.

Events

#OptOutside Expands Beyond REI

Black Friday: a day marked with early store openings, long lines and hefty discounts. It has long been known as the biggest shopping day of the year and according to ShopperTrak’s annual list, 2016 will be no different. Yet in recent years there have been rumblings of change in the retail world. Even USA Today pondered the trajectory of the shopping holiday in an article released this week, asking “Is Black Friday Dead?”

Research & Reports

Legg Mason, Inc. Issues 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

In our 100+ years of investing, Legg Mason has grown into one of the world’s largest asset management firms. Legg Mason’s mission is “Investing to Improve Lives,” it’s our internal compass that guides all of our decisions and everything we do every day. We, along with our family of nine Affiliates, believe that if we’re living up to that mission, we will be in a stronger position to serve our constituencies.

Environment

Sodexo Promotes the National “Save the Food” Campaign

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, announced promotional plans today in support of “Save the Food”, a national public service campaign developed by the Ad Council and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The campaign encourages Americans to make simple lifestyle changes to reduce waste in their own homes. Through the remainder of 2016, Sodexo will be the only food service provider highlighting the importance of reducing food waste using Save the Food public service announcements in both the serving and eating areas of its establishments.

Volunteering & Community

Teaching a (Nonprofit) Dog New Tricks: Two NetSuite Employees Provide Pro Bono Consulting to Animal Rescue Nonprofit

NetSuite's SuiteVolunteer Pro Bono Program matches the technical needs of nonprofits and social enterprises receiving a software donation through NetSuite.org with the professional skills of NetSuite employee volunteers. In celebration of Pro Bono Week 2016, this blog shares how two NetSuite employee volunteers helped an animal rescue nonprofit better leverage technology to increase efficiency.

Corporate Responsibility

Sodexo And Connected Living Team Up To Connect America’s Seniors With Their Families, Friends And Communities Digitally

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, today announces a partnership with Connected Living, the nation’s leading connector of seniors with family, friends and communities. This alliance, formally launched at the national annual conference of LeadingAge in Indianapolis, IN, creates a better way for all generations including America’s aging population to connect with each other and access goods and services.

Corporate Responsibility

Pipeline Remediation Portfolio Management for a Global Oil and Gas Company

Antea Group was contracted by the owner/operator of a 400-mile interstate pipeline system to manage legacy environmental liabilities, and provide ongoing environmental support for active pipeline operations. The pipeline runs along a 299-mile corridor from Washington to Oregon transporting 1.3 billion gallons of refined petroleum products annually to terminals located at Seattle's Harbor Island, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and Portland Oregon. The legacy liabilities are located along the pipeline right-of-way, and at operating pipeline delivery, distribution and bulk storage facilities.

Corporate Responsibility

Environmental Liability Transfer for a Global Oil and Gas Company

As a solution to an integrated oil client’s liability reduction goals, Antea Group executed a liability transfer contract for the known and unknown pre-existing environmental liability for a portfolio of 146 active retail fuel outlets in the Mid-Atlantic. Of the 146 facilities, 38 had active incidents being managed by others at the time of the liability transfer.

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