Publications by Tag: Philanthropy
Blog
Guiding Social Investment in China
Brooke Avory, Manager, CiYUAN
In honor of International Corporate Philanthropy Day, which is led by the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy, I want to highlight the state of corporate philanthropy in China. Read more
Chinese Entrepreneurs on Environmental Protection in China
Xiaoshu Wang, Associate, Advisory Services
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been traveling around China to interview 35 Chinese entrepreneurs in different industries on how the business sector can promote environmental protection. These interviews will inform a new, three-year member strategy for the Society of Entrepreneurs and Ecology (SEE)—an association founded in 2004 with the goal to solve the desertification challenge in Inner Mongolia. Now, seven years later, SEE has nearly 200 members spread all over the country and faces a new challenge: Its members are not satisfied with supporting a single anti-desertification project. Instead, the organization wants to address broader ecological issues across the country. To do this, SEE will be working closely with BSR’s CiYuan initiative, a project focusing on building cross-sector partnerships to enhance the value of social investment in China. Read more
6 Tips for Selecting a Local Partner
Jennifer Schappert, Associate, Advisory Services
While the benefits of partnering with a local civil society organization may be widely recognized, finding a local partner can be a challenging and daunting task for any business. Businesses frequently ask questions such as, “What percentage of costs should go to program activities?” or “What should the organizational structure of a partner look like?” Read more
Where BSR Will Be in June
June is shaping up to be a busy month for BSR staff around the world. Here’s a few of the place we’ll be—and events we’re hosting. We hope to see you there! Read more
2010: A Year of Notable Developments for Philanthropy in China
Although I have worked in China's nonprofit sector since 1991, 2010 was the most exciting year for new developments in philanthropy in China. Read more
BSR Insight Articles
Transparency in China: Rebuilding Trust in the Nonprofit Sector
Brooke Avory, Manager, CiYUAN
Note: This article is the second piece in a two-part series on transparency in China. Read part one of our series, on the increase in CSR reporting in the private sector. Read more
China Philanthropy Project Update: New Resources for Social Investment
Brooke Avory, Manager, CiYUAN
Launched in 2010, BSR’s three-year CiYuan project aims to build cross-sector partnerships that enhance social investment in China—a critical element in developing the country’s nonprofit sector and addressing its growing social and environmental challenges. Read more
Events
BSR Conference 2011: Leadership Required
Leadership in business is changing fast. In today’s global, integrated, and transparent world, business is expected to do more than deliver shareholder returns. At its best, business is a creative force and an integral player in delivering prosperity for 9 billion people, applying game-changing technologies for social benefit, and radically reducing our use of natural resources. Learn more
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