Why Oxford Scholar, the Honorary British Consul and Advisor to the Prime Minister Recommends the Satell Institute to British Firms in the U.S.
Oliver St. Clair Franklin, OBE, is Honorary Consul of the United Kingdom in Philadelphia, Senior Advisor at FIS Group, an asset management and financial advisory firm, and both a Board member and Executive Liaison for the Satell Institute. Oliver has vast knowledge and experience in the free market system, on a local, national and truly global basis. But perhaps he also has absorbed the principles of free enterprise in a fashion few have. You see, Oliver studied in what had once been Adam Smith’s room at Oxford University.
A Rich History of CSR by a Company that Cares about their Communities
UGI Corporation thrived through the Great Depression and two World Wars. A long-standing dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has helped make the company what it is today, according to Robert (Bob) Beard, Executive Vice President. He also serves as President and CEO of UGI Utilities. A company with 7700 employees offering natural gas and electrical services in the Middle Atlantic region of the U.S., UGI has been involved in CSR before the term was invented, Beard said.
Why Nationally Recognized Technology Company President Believes His Participation in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Is So Important
When John Weidenhammer founded the technology company that bears his name in 1978, he was well aware of the importance of CSR. “Paul Rodale, the CEO of Carpenter Technology, my first job, instilled in me the importance of giving back to the communities where we live and work. He taught me that corporate giving builds the fabric of the community and creates a rising tide that lifts all boats. I never forgot his words, and CSR is and always will be a critical part of our culture.”
From top Business Executive to CEO of a Nonprofit, a fresh perspective on CSR
If not for a broken water main that flooded her street, Andrea Custis, in her role as a senior executive at Verizon, would have been at a meeting at the World Trade Center on 9/11. Tragically, she “lost people that day in both buildings—the Trade Center & the Pentagon” from that devastating terror attack.
Still, Andrea rushed to the scene the next day at the request of President George Bush. The President recognized the need to get the American Financial district back up, because “we need to send a message” — definitive proof to the world that the United States, while desolate, was not defeated.
Our Country’s Founding Fathers Understood CSR Says Historian and Founding President of The Museum of the American Revolution
After a successful career which began as deputy director at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, followed by becoming the President and CEO of the James Madison Estate, Montpelier, which he successfully restored as a national historic destination, Michael Quinn was selected by Philadelphia’s legendary philanthropist and community leader Gerry Lenfest to build a museum that would be the first to tell the story of the American Revolution from beginning to end.
Sandmeyer Steel commits to long-range nonprofit funding
Ronald Sandmeyer Jr., president of the Sandmeyer Steel Company, accepted the 2019 Member Company of the Year Award at the World Trade Center of Philadelphia’s 17th Annual World Trade Centers Day on May 15, 2019.
How the Satell Institute Changed the Thinking of One CEO
As the CEO and Managing Director of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, with offices in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, Joseph A. Dougherty has always felt a commitment to give back to the communities where his firm practices. As a nationally recognized litigator, Joe’s practice primarily focuses on post-employment disputes, often involving the enforcement and defense of employment agreements, restrictive covenants, trade secrets and protection of competitively sensitive business information.
Satell Conference highlights the inspiring benefits CEOs look for in CSR
On April 10, 2019 nearly 150 prominent CEOs from the Philadelphia region and beyond gathered for the Satell Institute Private CEO Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The purpose of the conference was for the CEO attendees to learn about CSR, share successes, and have idea exchange about how to build thriving communities.
National Librarian of the Year Speaks on the Power of Transformative Partnerships with Businesses
It was a paradigm shift. In the past libraries were primarily about books. Today libraries serve an amazingly wide range of learning and information needs. They run from computer training to early literacy, from job search assistance and teaching English to yoga classes, from preschool story time to healthy cooking classes, from exploring travel adventures to how to handle personal taxes, and much more.
Philanthropy is Key to Unlock Philadelphia’s Potential
Don’t let your past define you. It’s a saying many of us have heard. Marcus Allen, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters, chose a different approach: Embrace your past as motivation to build a brighter future? That’s just what he chose to do.