Economy - Downturn & Recovery: Corporate Foundation/Giving Program Resources

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Corporate Foundation/Giving Program Resources

“Amid Turmoil, Corporations to Maintain Giving in 2009”

Financial Week
With corporate grantmakers receiving more requests for help, Financial Week features three large corporate foundations who have publically announce that 2009 giving would likely remain steady.

“Consumers Expect Companies to Keep Giving in Hard Times”

The Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy summarizes a new survey on consumer expectations during a poor economy.

“Corporate Donors Adjust to Economic Slump”

Philanthropy Journal
The Philanthropy Journal offers a nonprofit perspective on the affects the current economy will have on corporate giving.

“Corporate Philanthropy in Changing Economies”

NCG 2008 Corporate Philanthropy Institute
This past summer NCG’s Corporate Philanthropy Institute explored how the current economic conditions could impact corporate philanthropy and citizenship. The program resource page includes articles, program materials, and audio of the keynote address by Raj Sisodia, co–author of Firms of Endearment.

“Is This The Time For Companies To Be Philanthropic?”

Strategic Philanthropy
Chicago–based philanthropy advisors Strategic Philanthropy make the case for corporate philanthropy during a poor economy.

“The Giving Blues”

Portfolio.com
Referencing The Chronicle of Philanthropy article on consumer expectations, Portfolio.com forecasts 2009 corporate giving.

“Wells Giving Jumps Despite Poor Economy”

San Francisco Business Times
The San Francisco Business Times reports that “[d]espite dismal news on Wall Street and worries that bank mergers could result in reduced Bay Area corporate philanthropy, Wells Fargo’s Bay Area giving jumped 21 percent to $12 million through the third quarter.

“Economic Downturn a Significant Concern Among Corporate Giving Officers, Report Finds”

Philanthropy News Digest
This Philanthropy News Digest article discusses a recent survey of 158 companies which reveals that “issues related to the economic downturn are a significant concern among corporate giving officers.

“Not All Doom and Gloom for Corporate Charitable Giving in 2009, According to Survey Released by LBG Research Institute”

Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire
Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire cites a new report by LBG Research Institute that says the majority of corporations they surveyed “anticipate no change or an increase in charitable giving for 2009 and of those with corporate foundations, half say their foundation budgets will stay the same in 2009.

“A First Look at the Foundation and Corporate Response to the Economic Crisis”

Foundation Center
This research advisory recently released by the foundation center examines foundation and corproate support in response to the current economic crisis.

“Doing More With Less: How the Economic Downturn Will Impact Corporate Giving in 2009”

LBG Research Insitute
Doing More With Less: How the Economic Downturn Will Impact Corporate Giving in 2009 is a brand–new study from LBG Research Institute that shows how community involvement professionals perceive the challenges ahead for them in 2009. Report download available for $9.95.

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BIENNIAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE

Charting The Course: Moving Forward in Challenging Times

Astoria, Oregon

October 13-15th 2010


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http://www.oldoregon.com/

Webinar: Scaling What Works from Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO)

Introducing Scaling What Works: What is it?  Why should I care?  How do I get involved?

Tuesday, August 3, 2010
2:00 pm (EST)
Free to all grantmakers.

Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/228693801

Scaling What Works is the three-year initiative that will ensure funders and nonprofits have the tools, resources and skills needed to effectively increase the impact of community programs. During this informational session, Kathleen Enright, GEO’s President and CEO, will outline GEO’s plans for the project, describe how this project complements and supports the Social Innovation Fund, explain how this work fits into GEO’s primary programs, hear your interests and discuss how you can become more involved. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A.

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SOCIAL

Summer Social at the Schnitzer’s!

Hosted by Harold and Arlene Schnitzer through the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation

Wednesday, August 11, 2010
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Harold and Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation
1121 SW Salmon Street
Portland, OR 97205
Rooftop Terrace

Beverages and summer appetizers included.

(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 503.226.6340

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CORPORATE FUNDERS LEARNING EXCHANGE

Continuing the Conversation

Sponsored by Pacific Power Foundation

7:30 am - 9:00 am
Thursday, September 2, 2010

Key Bank Officers, Pac West Building
1211 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97204

$10.00 Members, $35.00 Non-Members
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)or 503.226.6340

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Connecting the Dots: Health, Housing, and the Community Context

Presented by: Comprehensive Health Education Foundation, The Seattle Foundation, and Bullitt Foundation

September 14, 2010
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Seattle Lung Association
2625 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121

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