UGI CEO Shares How CSR is Helping His Company Build Solid Relationships with the Community and Employees
The UGI Corporation has established a reputation as a leading energy distribution company and a generous corporate citizen. Contributing to the corporation’s successful position is its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) demonstrated by the many years of giving back to the communities it serves. This industry leader has a long and proud history of championing causes that strengthen the long-term well-being of communities as well helping the UGI team recruit, develop and retain talent. John Walsh, CEO of UGI Corporation, explains.
Study Reveals Companies Engaged in CSR Can Reduce Staff Turnover Rates by 50%
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is quickly becoming a crucial part of any company’s long-term strategy – especially in the war for talent. An effective CSR initiative enriches the community and contributes to improving the company’s culture, boosting staff engagement and helping to retain the best people.
How a Nonprofit CEO is Turning Grade School Students and Donors into Heroes
The National Liberty Museum, under the leadership of CEO Gwen Borowsky, stands out as one of the most exciting and innovative attractions in the highly competitive Philadelphia museum market. Loved by children and adults alike for its inspiring stories about people whose character and courage have expanded liberty for all, the museum provides a unique educational program that teaches kids how to become great citizens through acts of heroism. It is inspiring tens of thousands of schoolchildren, as well as attracting companies and foundations engaged in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Building Your Company’s Pipeline of Future Talent by Supporting Educational Needs of Promising High School Students
A successful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership of business and a science-oriented nonprofit is attracting young people of potential to become interested in STEM careers. And perhaps to later join their company.
Foundation Founder Explains How CSR is Helping Him Move from Business Success to Community Significance
Through his generous contributors of time and money to several nonprofits, David Rosenberg has become a top civic leader in the Greater Philadelphia area. His Foundation is impacting the lives of people in his community, including his own children. “Our Family Foundation is a formalized vehicle for teaching them the benefits of philanthropy.”
Professor Stephen Park Named Satell CSR Fellow
Business Law Professor Stephen Park has been named to the newly created position of Satell Fellow in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at the University of Connecticut’s School of Business. Below is an article recently posted on UCONN’s website.
World Affairs Council CEO Explains How a 4-year Commitment Makes an Enormous Difference for a Nonprofit. And for a Donor.
A substantial commitment (minimal $25,000 per year for at least four years) to support the work of a nonprofit organization is valuable for the nonprofit as well as for the donating company or foundation. This significant donation provides the nonprofit with financial stability to plan and increase impact around its mission. The donor has the opportunity to support a cause that has greater impact and accurately measure the effectiveness of the gift. Craig Snyder, one of Philadelphia’s leading nonprofit CEOs, explains.
Why CSR is becoming a crucial part of IKEA’s long-term recruitment strategy
For IKEA, the need to stay at the forefront of the home furnishings industry means attracting and hiring the crème de la crème of the design world, who are often millennials. A Satell Institute commissioned study brings to light why Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is becoming a crucial part of the furniture giant’s long-term recruitment strategy.
BlackRock CEO Tells Business Leaders: “Contribute to Society, or Risk Losing Our Support”
In a powerful example of the thinking around which the Satell Institute was founded and operates, Laurence D. Fink, founder and chief executive of the investment firm BlackRock, informed business leaders that their companies need to contribute to society if they want to receive the support of BlackRock. Mr. Fink has changed the conversation, mandating CSR and making it a requirement for investors. Below is an excerpt of the article, written by Andrew Ross Sorkin, that appeared in the New York Times on January 16.
PECO CEO Shares Criteria for Selecting and Measuring Nonprofit Partners
In the highly competitive energy sector, PECO has built a reputation as a reliable provider and generous corporate citizen. Contributing to the company’s leading position is their commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, and their many years of community involvement with nonprofit organizations. President and CEO Craig Adams and Director of Corporate Relations Romona Riscoe Benson share the PECO way of working with nonprofits.