Businesses and Individuals with a Skill Gap Benefit from Nonprofit Graduate! Philadelphia Helping Solve the Issue in Philadelphia

Specifically, the skills gap in Philadelphia. At the time the organization was launched, in 2006, scores of companies in the Philadelphia region were struggling to fill jobs for which a college degree was a requirement. Meanwhile, an estimated 100,000 Philadelphians had some college credits, but hadn’t been able to go far enough to get their diplomas and were trapped in lower-wage jobs. There had to be a way to bridge that divide – to create a win-win scenario in which the companies got the skilled workers they needed while individuals got the life-changing benefits of a college education.

Company Makes a Bigger Business and Community Impact by Expanding its Corporate Social Responsibility Engagement

Engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and corporate giving is a critical part of the business success for the Matworks, a 55-year-old organization that provides technology driven janitorial and facilities services. Robert “Rip” Collins, CEO & President, of the Matworks says that a core part of its business model is to strive to “do good” by providing opportunity for young people in need with education and business experience.

The Satell Institute Announces its Spring 2021 Private CEO Conference

A dynamic group of top CEOs dedicated to improving both their company growth and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) will attend the Satell Institute’s Spring 2021 Private CEO Conference by invitation only. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Attending CEOs may choose to join the event in person at the Franklin Institute or virtually via livestream.

The Mann is one of the Foremost Outdoor Music Centers in the Country and Dedicated to Corporate Social Responsibility

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts is a world-class entertainment destination located in West Philadelphia. Each summer season, renowned symphony orchestras, iconic rock stars, and the latest touring artists in indie rock, hip hop, R&B, and pop take the stage for magical nights under the stars. But the nonprofit is not just about magnificent performing arts experiences. President & CEO Catherine Cahill emphasizes that the Mann is also deeply committed to providing powerful educational experiences and supporting the community.

For CSR Veteran Wohlsen Construction Company, Satell Institute Provides Continued Learning

For more than 130 years, Wohlsen Construction Company, an award-winning construction company serving the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions, has made community involvement an important part of their business across the geographic footprint where they work and live. As a long-time practitioner of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Wohlsen President & CEO Gary Langmuir, who has been with the company since 1980, says that community involvement is something he believes in personally. He noted, “Like Ed [Satell, Founder of the Satell Institute], I have a mindset to be supportive to communities. As a result, it’s something that’s highly encouraged at Wohlsen.”

For the Kimmel Center, Becoming an Affiliate Member of the Satell Institute Was a Bright Spot for them in an Otherwise Challenging Year

The performing arts as a business is being challenged like few others by the COVID-19 pandemic. The mandatory shut-down of live, in-person performances since March 2020 has been particularly hard on the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, which relies heavily on ticket sales from its cultural campus. Earned income from the box office for ballet, orchestra, plays and other productions represent 93% of its budget (a percentage unheard of amongst other art organizations) and now, the Kimmel Center is calling for additional fundraising to fill the gap.