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Ford Foundation’s Darren Walker

Posted on October 31, 2014 by jeffhoffmanassociate

Today I attended a “A Philanthropic Journey: A Conversation with Darren Walker.” The lecture is part of the USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy’s Distinguished Speakers series. Darren has led the Ford Foundation for a little more than a … Continue reading →

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Corporate Sustainability: The Board’s Role

Posted on October 26, 2014 by jeffhoffmanassociate

“Value creation, long-term business resiliency, strategic risk management, and stewardship represent the essence of the board’s role in overseeing corporate sustainability activities. Sustainability oversight is increasingly becoming a board-level issue for several reasons. First and most fundamentally, boards are meant … Continue reading →

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Cyber Threats, a Sobering and Optimistic View

Posted on October 13, 2014 by jeffhoffmanassociate

With the high profile cyber compromises of such large retailers, such as Target and Home Depot, along with many other types of businesses, puts this topic front and center at this year’s National Association of Corporate Directors Board Leadership Conference. … Continue reading →

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2014 IAVE World Volunteer Conference – Australia

Posted on September 23, 2014 by jeffhoffmanassociate

Reflections on how volunteers were central to much of the work of the Millennium Development Goals, and how voluntary organizations are preparing to be an integral part of all global, national and local plans supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development … Continue reading →

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The Generational Imperative

Posted on September 14, 2014 by jeffhoffmanassociate

The study of demographics is fascinating and when you take it to the subject of generations, it adds another dimension. The National Association of Corporate Directors’, at their final Directorship 20/20 event of the year, featured Chuck Underwood, the founder … Continue reading →

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Global Health Corps’ Barbara Bush Illuminates a Solutions Based Strategy

Posted on September 5, 2014 by jeffhoffmanassociate

“Global Health Corps pairs intelligent and passionate fellows with organizations that require new thinking and innovative solutions. We provide these young leaders with the tools to remain connected after their fellowship year finishes, deepening their ability to enact change through … Continue reading →

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Living on a Dollar a Day

Posted on August 8, 2014 by jeffhoffmanassociate

Last week we had an opportunity to attend a lecture by Professor Thomas A. Nazario at the University of San Francisco School of Law. He is the founder of The Forgotten International. For over 30 years Professor Nazario has worked … Continue reading →

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Brazil: World Cup, Olympics and CSR

Posted on July 7, 2014 by jeffhoffmanassociate

The world has focused its attention on Brazil this year. Unfortunately not all of what we have learned is positive, but now, that the World Cup has begun the excitement of it all seems to be easing the strikes and … Continue reading →

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Collect Impact: Hard Work, but Stronger Outcomes

Posted on June 18, 2014 by jeffhoffmanassociate

Mark Kramer spoke at the Points of Light Conference on Volunteering and Service. I have been a fan of Mark, and his colleague Michael Porter, for many years. Together they launched the Shared Value concept that I am a faithful … Continue reading →

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China Dream, Multinational Corporations and Philanthropy

Posted on May 26, 2014 by jeffhoffmanassociate

China is in transition. It’s a political economy where politics and business are inextricably linked. There is a momentous shift occurring and it can be unsettling. The economy is downshifting to a much slower growth rate. Most economies go through … Continue reading →

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