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Blog: What Has Changed Since the Wenchuan Earthquake: Disaster Relief and Social Values in China
Brooke Avory, Manager, Partnership Development
The recent earthquake in Sichuan province highlights some changes in the culture of philanthropy and social values in China. But what needs to happen to make the spirit of giving sustainable for the long term? Read more →
BSR Insight Article: Opportunities and Challenges: Family Philanthropy in China
Nina Zhou, Former Communications Associate, CiYuan
Philanthropic behavior is becoming a widely practiced form of civil society engagement among China’s wealthy family-run business community. With more and more high-profile events taking place, perhaps now is the time to pause and consider how Chinese civil society can fully realize the societal benefits that well-thought-out philanthropic activity can provide. Read more
BSR Insight Article: Getting the Most Value Out of Corporate-NGO Partnerships
Cammie Erickson, Manager, Global Partnership Development
Companies entering partnerships with NGOs can contribute more than financial resources, such as employee volunteers, marketing support, or product donations. But not all NGOs believe these contributions are as valuable: At the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy Summit last week, Denver Frederick, host of WOR Radio's Business of Giving, pointed out that while 71 percent of companies think non-cash assets are more valuable to NGOs than cash, only 38 percent of nonprofits agree. There is often a mismatch between what companies want to donate, or think is most valuable, and what NGOs actually need. To ensure successful partnerships to tackle social and environmental issues, companies and NGOs must have honest discussions at the outset to define what is most valuable to each side. "Don't give us [just] what you want to give--or get rid of. Give us stuff we actually need. It's about having a dialogue." --Helene Gayle, CEO, CARE, on in-kind product donations from companies to NGOs, at the closing keynote of the CECP Summit (June 6, 2012) Read more
Blog: Trends and Tips for Successful Foundation-NGO Partnerships in China
Min Bao, Manager, Partnership Development
This blog is the third of three in a series on Social Innovation Week in China: Foundation-nonprofit partnerships are still in their infancy in China, which means there is often a mismatch of resources. Five tips for successful partnerships. Read more →
Blog: Corporate-NGO Partnerships in China: Fostering Employee Volunteer Programs
Brooke Avory, Manager, Partnership Development
The second blog in a series of three on Social Innovation Week in China: Employee volunteering is growing in popularity in China and is a straightforward way to engage staff in community programs. Five tips for companies on how to establish employee ownership and increase engagement with community programs Read more →
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