Business and Corporate

Site that gathers news and information about corporate responsibility and presents it in one place, with links.

Articles and reports about new directions in international corporate philanthropy, including employee volunteer programs. Search on keywords "corporate philanthropy" and "volunteering" to see complete list of resources.

Information on the "ProHelp" program linking a network of over 1,000 professional firms to community service needs.

Resources for Canadian companies interested in social corporate responsibility.

Career Volunteer is "here to make it easier for you to search and recruit trustees, skilled volunteers, potential mentors, and Board Members for your charity, NGO or social enterprise...By skilled volunteers we mean people who can provide pro bono assistance in specialist areas - marketing, finance, fundraising, strategy or people with technical abilities in other professions." Career Volunteer gives you access to fully funded expertise and Board-level skills from outside the sector, provided on a pro bono basis -- candidates are drawn from large corporates participating and funding the programme.  Also have an interesting blog, "Volunteers do it for free" at http://blog.careervolunteer.co.uk/

Blog produced by Causecast, provider of online platforms for corporations and nonprofits to manage giving and volunteering.  The blog focus on corporate social responsibility topics.

Site to advance "strategic corporate citizenship," including reports on such things as "Corporate Social Responsibility Monitor" and other reports.

Series of articles from Charity Village on many aspects of engaging businesses in volunteering.

Started in 2012, this project "ranks" America's most "community-minded corporations. Run by National Conference on Citizenship, Points of Light Institute, and Bloomberg LP.

"A nonprofit organization that connects skilled professionals from global companies to high-potential local nonprofits." See theirpublicationsthat make the case for skills-based volunteering by business.

Posts about corporate social responsibility and tools for engaging companies in volunteering, from Points of Light..

Resources for people determined to act as change agents within their business for corporate social responsibility/corporate citizenship, including employee volunteering.

Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire Service posts all sorts of press releases and reports on business programs. Search under "volunteer" to find many items.

Free site that promotes the growth of corporate social responsibility and sustainable development through a global network of professionals that have access to exclusive interviews, engaging discussions, breaking news, and relevant events around the world. Members can connect with thousands of senior executives, socially responsible enterprises and nonprofits to exchange ideas and capitalize on collective wisdom to solve common challenges.

Various philosophic and practical resources for employee volunteering, for both large and small companies.

California agency with the mission "to engage companies in corporate citizenship and philanthropic efforts so that new and leveraged resources are generated for community benefit." Site offersmany tools, particularly onemployee volunteering.

Site of the CITGO company's social responsibility efforts.

A network for leaders of international employee volunteer programs.

Hospitality + Service equips staff and volunteers to improve the culture of hospitality in their organizations and enhance client service. The program provides the tools, skills and knowledge to build enduring cultures of hospitality and guest service. Hospitality + Service's leadership toolkit, Hospitality by Design, focuses on 7 curriculum modules including: Building Hospitality from the Ground Up, Knowing Your Client, Building a Strong Team, Facilities Design and Measuring Client Satisfaction. Created by Hilton Worldwide, Points of Light and the Taproot Foundation.

Canada's national program to promote public and corporate giving, volunteering and support for the community. Site has many resources and downloadable materials.

Jerr Boschee is a leading authority on social entrepreneurship, the strategy of building economically viable businesses that focus on sustainable development and serving community needs. This site provides information, education and training resources to help launch and expand social enterprises in the United States and around the world. Many free resources to download.

Stimulates networking and volunteer opportunities in and between Chicago's business community and its large international diplomatic community.

Investing in Volunteers is the UK quality standard for all organizations which involve volunteers in their work -- includes a complete section for employee volunteer programs. The Standard enables organizations to comprehensively review their volunteer management, and also publicly demonstrates their commitment to volunteering.

" Analysis of what’s happening in the world of responsible business, and what it means." 

News items focused on volunteering by business people and professionals in Australia as pro bono service.

A blog for those interested in integrating the pro bono ethic into their careers -- giving their time and talent to strengthen nonprofit organizations.

A blog for those interested in integrating the pro bono ethic into their careers — giving their time and talent to strengthen nonprofit organizations. Part of the Taproot Foundation site.

Focused on employee volunteering and workplace giving, with many solid ideas and discussions through the blog, "Realizing Your Worth," on "utilizing Employee Volunteer Programs to give you the edge in business."

Thoughts on Corporate Social Responsibility and corporate volunteering by Chris Jarvis in Canada.

Thoughts on corporate social responsibility and corporate volunteering by Chris Jarvis in Canada, through his consulting firm, Realized Worth. Has some cogent and valuable resources in the blog's archives.

"Online hub for startup social entrepreneurs...who want to make a dollar and make a difference."  Includes resources and a blog to help socially-minded business start-ups.

Taproot is focused on encouragingpro bonodonations of professional services.

Taproot is focused on encouraging pro bono donations of professional services. Here are articles and research reports about business and professional community engagement.

The Business Civic LeadershipCenter exists to support the civic and humanitarian initiatives of businesses.

Wide range of articles, guides, reports, and more for those running workplace volunteer efforts -- both for the companies and for the volunteer-involving organizations.

All about corporate social responsibility.