Category Archives: Economic Development

The Interactive Relationship between American Enterprises

Posted on September 16, 2011 by jeffhoffmanassociate

Today I was honored to present the keynote address to the Taiwan National NGO Conference.  My topic was the Interactive Relationship between American Enterprises and Nonprofit Organizations. Here is an excerpt from my remarks.  To read the full speech: Download … Continue reading →

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America’s Best Kept Secret: AmeriCorps

Posted on May 17, 2011 by jeffhoffmanassociate

This week we celebrate one of America’s best kept secrets.  Often referred to as the domestic Peace Corps, AmeriCorps is the country’s flagship national service program. Dynamic individuals volunteer to be placed inside organizations to help them fulfill their mission … Continue reading →

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Responsible Global Trade

Posted on May 12, 2011 by jeffhoffmanassociate

To be successful in global trade today, one must have more than a good product to sell along with a willing customer.  While business would not succeed without that critical relationship, in this complex world being a good corporate citizen … Continue reading →

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100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day

Posted on March 9, 2011 by jeffhoffmanassociate

International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women’s Day is a national holiday. To celebrate … Continue reading →

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Cambodia, out of a bloody regime, the people work to rebuild.

Posted on February 13, 2011 by jeffhoffmanassociate

While traveling through Cambodia, much poverty was evident.  The most I have seen since I spent a day in a Mumbai slum.  The country is still recovering from the repressive, destructive and bloody Khmer Rouge regime.  The brutality was portrayed … Continue reading →

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International Volunteer Day for Social and Economic Development

Posted on December 5, 2010 by jeffhoffmanassociate

Today we celebrate International Volunteer Day with the theme Share the Story.  Ten years ago today, we launched the United Nations International Year of the Volunteer (IYV).  I was honored to have played a role in producing the launch event … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Excellence, a new book about The Future of Business in a Fast-Changing World

Posted on November 15, 2010 by jeffhoffmanassociate

This afternoon I had an opportunity to hear Aron Cramer and Zachary Karabell speak on their new book, Sustainable Excellence.  I have known Aron through his leadership in this field for many years as head of Business for Social Responsibility.  Zachary approaches … Continue reading →

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The UK’s Big Society, Citizen Centered Solutions

Posted on November 14, 2010 by jeffhoffmanassociate

This past week I was in London for the International Association of Volunteer Efforts’ Global Corporate Volunteer Council meeting.  While there, I had an opportunity to meet with the architects of Prime Minister David Cameron’s Big Society program, including a … Continue reading →

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A Study of the Return on Investing in our Youth: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Los Angeles County

Posted on November 2, 2010 by jeffhoffmanassociate

Today, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Los Angeles County Alliance, released the finding of a new study on the economic impact of the Boys & Girls Clubs within Los Angeles County.  I have long been a big supporter … Continue reading →

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Partners in Possibility: The Skoll Foundation’s Work with Social Entrepreneurs

Posted on October 28, 2010 by jeffhoffmanassociate

This was the title of the USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy’s Distinguished Speakers Series presenation today given by Sally Osberg. www.usc.edu/philanthropy Sally is the President and CEO of the Skoll Foundation.  The title, “Partners in Possibility,” in my … Continue reading →

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