Posted by Adrian on 12 Sep 2007 | Tagged as: Environment, Celebrity, Charities, Philanthropy, CSR
Although I understand that balanced journalism is to be praised, I think it is worth briefly summarizing all the incredible things Anita Roddick achieved in her tragically short life. I am not ignoring the fact that she had her faults and was criticized for ‘selling out’ to L’Oreal, but what is wrong with uncomplicated thanks […]
Posted by Adrian on 14 Aug 2007 | Tagged as: Charities, Technology, Philanthropy, Online, Fundraising Campaigns, CSR
There is a great ‘round-up’ posting on the Philanthropy 2173 blog talking about new media tools. On it I read about Altruistiq, a stock exchange for non-profits. This seems to me like a great bridge between the third and commercial sector. One step on from the FTSE4Good index which measures performance in companies which meet […]
Posted by Adrian on 14 Jun 2007 | Tagged as: Technology, Philanthropy, Online
On June 22nd at 1200 (EST) a discussion will be held on Second Life on the role of philanthropy in virtual worlds. It will be hosted by the President of the MacArthur Foundation, Jonathan Fanton, and Second Life CEO, Philip Rosedale.
This should be a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation that will explore the potential use […]
Posted by Adrian on 07 Jun 2007 | Tagged as: Technology, Volunteering, Philanthropy, Online
I have been written to about the launch of a new (US based) philanthropy site. SimplePath is an E-Commerce, One-Stop Source for Family Volunteer Opportunities. It sounds like a great way to involve and engage the whole family in the concept of giving back to their communities, and I wish them well!
Posted by Adrian on 30 May 2007 | Tagged as: Environment, Philanthropy, CSR
Now another big bank jumps nimbly onto the green bandwagon. HSBC is setting aside £50m for an initiative to tackle climate change. Far from being skeptical I am thrilled to see these monsters of the business world take up the cause.
In this case they are also practicing what they preach by creating a “a green […]
Posted by Adrian on 10 May 2007 | Tagged as: Celebrity, Charities, Philanthropy, Fundraising Campaigns, CSR
I heard about the Maydayfornurses campaign on the Whitewater blog. This campaign is trying to encourage every premiership footballer to give up a day’s wages in support of a hardship fund for nurses.
These highly paid sportsmen have the ability to raise a large amount of cash, and to boost public awareness of the plight of nurses […]