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Business Philanthropy & Social Investment

How can businesses best leverage their resources for the good of broader society? How can business philanthropy and social investment have the greatest impact. These materials look at these questions, as well as how philanthropists and foundations can work with the business sector.
Building Bridges Across Sectors

By A. Scott DuPree and David Winder with Cristina Parnetti, Chandni Prasad and Shari Turitz | 08/2000 | Abstract | Full Text

Building a culture of giving and "social justice philanthropy" in South Africa

By Barry Smith | 07/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

Building an Endowment: A Case Study of the Corona Foundation

By Nonprofit Enterprise and Self-Sustainability Team | 08/2001 | Abstract | Full Text

Clinton Global Initiative -- Putting the private sector to work for social change

By Lynn Peebles | 03/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

Construindo Pontes Entre Setores

By A. Scott DuPree e David Winder com Cristina Parnetti, Chandni Prasad e Shari Turitz | 12/2000 | Abstract | Full Text

Corporate Giving Trends in the US-Mexico Border Region

By US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership | 03/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

Corporate Resources for Local Development in the Philippines: The Jaime V. Ongpin Foundation, Inc.

By Ernesto Garilao & Gil Tuparan | 08/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Corporate Sector Leadership in Social Responsibility

By S. Bruce Schearer | 02/1999 | Abstract | Full Text

Corporations and Community Foundations: A Natural Partnership

By Shannon St. John | 06/2002 | Abstract | Full Text

Creando Una Fundación: Guía Práctica para Profesionales con base en Experiencias de África, Asia y América Latina

By A. Scott DuPree y David Winder con Cristina Parnetti, Chandni Prasad y Shari Turitz | 10/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Crear un Fondo: Un Estudio de Caso sobre Fundación Corona

By Nonprofit Enterprise and Self-Sustainability Team | 08/2001 | Abstract | Full Text

Creating a Financial Bridge to the Private Sector

By A. Scott DuPree and David Winder with Cristina Parnetti, Chandni Prasad and Shari Turitz | 08/2000 | Abstract | Full Text

Criação de Fundações. Um guia prático baseado em experiências na África, Ásia e America Latina

By A. Scott DuPree e David Winder com Cristina Parnetti, Chandni Prasad e Shari Turitz | 12/2000 | Abstract | Full Text

Criando uma Ponte Financeira Para o Setor Privado

By A. Scott DuPree e David Winder com Cristina Parnetti, Chandni Prasad e Shari Turitz | 12/2000 | Abstract | Full Text

Earned Income for Financial Sustainability in Indonesia: The Dian Desa Foundation

By Rustam Ibrahim | 08/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Financing Development in Southeast Asia: Opportunities for Collaboration and Sustainability

By Natasha Amott | 08/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Foundation Building Sourcebook: A Practitioners Guide Based upon Experience from Africa, Asia and Latin America

By David Winder and A. Scott DuPree with Cristina Parnetti, Chandni Prasad and Shari Turitz | 08/2000 | Abstract | Full Text

Foundations, the State and Social Justice

By Steven Burkeman | 07/2004 | Abstract | Full Text

Future of Philanthropy in Brazil: Creating a More Diverse Sector

By Candace A. Lessa and Fernando Rossetti | 12/2005 | Abstract | Full Text

Getting water on the global agenda -- New approaches in private philanthropy

By Lynn Peebles | 01/2007 | Abstract | Full Text

Groundbreaking Innovations in Philanthropy

By Sheryl Sandberg, Judith Rodin and Robert H. Dunn | 10/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

Helio Mattar -- A catalyst for corporate social responsibility in Brazil

By Lynn Peebles | 10/2004 | Abstract | Full Text

How Philanthropists Can Effect Change Through Public-Private Partnerships

By Jin Zidell, Dan Vermeer, Michael Madnick, Amir Dossal and Beth Cohen | 10/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

India's Tata Group: Empowering marginalized communities

By Lynn Peebles | 04/2005 | Abstract | Full Text

Instituto Multiplicar, Brazil Applying Business Principles to Education

By Myra Alperson | 07/2001 | Abstract | Full Text

Interview with Robert H. Dunn

By Alliance Magazine | 02/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

Investimento Social Privado e os Fundos Patrimonias: Um estudo de caso sobre o desenvolvimento do endowment da Fundação O Boticário de Proteção à Natureza

By GIFE | Grupo de Institutos Fundações e Empresas e O Instituto Synergos | 07/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Investing in Africa

By Hylton Appelbaum, Swanee Hunt and Narciso Matos | 10/2007 | Abstract | Full Text

John Michael Forgách: Giving globalization a human face

By Myra Alperson | 03/2002 | Abstract | Full Text

José Ignacio Avalos Hernández -- Full-time Philanthropist with a Businessman's Mind-Set

By Myra Alperson | 01/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Lessons learned from private sector strengthen links in humanitarian supply chain

By Lynn Peebles | 01/2005 | Abstract | Full Text

Lopez Family Values -- Philanthropy in the Philippines

By Lynn Peebles | 05/2004 | Abstract | Full Text

Millennium Promise Alliance -- Mobilizing the private sector to meet the MDGs

By Lynn Peebles | 11/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

Mirada a las Tendencias de la Contribución Empresarial en la Frontera México-Estados Unidos

By Alianza Fronteriza de Filantropía México-EEUU | 03/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

Movilización de Recursos y Apoyos

By A. Scott DuPree y David Winder con Cristina Parnetti, Chandni Prasad y Shari Turitz | 10/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Nike Foundation: Getting girls on the anti-poverty agenda

By Lynn Peebles | 03/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

Philanthropy in Kenya: A Global Supply Chain for Grassroots Technology + Manu Chandaria's Legacy of Philanthropy and Civic Engagement

By Neil Carson | 10/2007 | Abstract | Full Text

Philanthropy in South Africa: Real Family Affairs

By Myra Alperson | 10/2002 | Abstract | Full Text

Philippine Business for Social Progress: A Case Study

By Victor E. Tan and Maurino P. Bolante | 01/1997 | Abstract | Full Text

PricewaterhouseCoopers' Project Ulysses - Linking global leadership training to community development

By Lynn Peebles | 10/2004 | Abstract | Full Text

Puerto Rico Community Foundation: A Case Study

By Maria del C. Arteta and William Lockwood-Benet | 01/1997 | Abstract | Full Text

Q & A with Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala II

By Myra Alperson | 05/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Q & A with Stephan Schmidheiny

By Myra Alperson | 05/2002 | Abstract | Full Text

Ratan N. Tata: Linking shareholder value and social responsibility

By Lynn Peebles | 04/2005 | Abstract | Full Text

Raymond Chambers -- Pioneering approaches in business and philanthropy

By Lynn Peebles | 11/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

Roles of Partnership and Bridging Leadership in Building Stronger Communities

By David Winder | 11/2002 | Abstract | Full Text

Running for life -- Around the world in 80 days -- on foot

By Lynn Peebles | 01/2007 | Abstract | Full Text

Secure the Future -- Building Capacity from the Ground Up in Africa

By Lynn Peebles | 11/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Shell Foundation -- Bringing more than money to the table

By Lynn Peebles | 09/2005 | Abstract | Full Text

Southeast Asia Regional Conference on CSROs: Critical Lessons from Best Practices

By Philippine Business for Social Progress and The Synergos Institute | 02/2002 | Abstract | Full Text

Status of and Trends in Private Philanthropy in the Southern Hemisphere

By Peggy Dulany and David Winder | 12/2001 | Abstract | Full Text

Sustentabilidad de las Organizaciones Sin Fines de Lucro: Comunicación y Captación de Recursos

By Lygia Fontanella | 12/2000 | Abstract | Full Text

Understanding Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships: Examples from Latin America and Southern Africa

By David Winder | 04/2007 | Abstract | Full Text

Understanding Social Justice Philanthropy

By John Hunsaker and Brenda Hanzl | 01/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Unique laboratory for change in the Amazon rainforest

By Lynn Peebles | 08/2004 | Abstract | Full Text

University for a Night 1999 Recommendations

By The Synergos Institute | 05/1999 | Abstract | Full Text

University for a Night 2000 Plenary Remarks

By Charles A. Heimbold, Jr. | 05/2000 | Abstract | Full Text

University for a Night 2000 Plenary Remarks

By Richard A. McGinn | 05/2000 | Abstract | Full Text

University for a Night 2000 Report

By The Synergos Institute | 05/2000 | Abstract | Full Text

University for a Night 2002 Plenary Remarks

By Helio Mattar | 10/2002 | Abstract | Full Text

University for a Night 2002 Plenary Remarks

By William B. Harrison, Jr. | 10/2002 | Abstract | Full Text

University for a Night 2002 Report

By The Synergos Institute | 10/2002 | Abstract | Full Text

University for a Night 2003 Plenary Remarks

By Bruce Klatsky | 11/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

University for a Night 2006 Plenary Discussion

By The Synergos Institute | 10/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

World Economic Forum initiatives bridge divides

By Lynn Peebles | 06/2005 | Abstract | Full Text

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