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Category Archives: Environment
Materiality: central theme of the Corporate Responsibility Officers Forum
Last week I had the opportunity to participate in the Corporate Responsibility Officers Association annual forum in New York. It was nice to see old friends and meet new colleagues. The two day convening was titled “Good Business Makes the … Continue reading
Global Reporting Initiative: North-American G4 Campaign Kick-off
“The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a non-profit organization that promotes economic, environmental and social sustainability. GRI provides all companies and organizations with a comprehensive sustainability reporting framework that is widely used around the world.” This is how they describe … Continue reading
Conservation, Mitigation and a Pocket Mouse
Dana Point, California, is a small coastal city just south of Laguna Beach. Like much of the southern California coast, it has been developed. The Dana Point Preserve is a 29 acre site on a point nestled between the pacific … Continue reading
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Giving Pledge Couple, a Dynamic Duo
Kat Taylor and Tom Steyer have a passion for life, and a drive to make society and our earth better. They are using their resources to be part of the solution. And when I say resources, I mean the same … Continue reading
Post-Partisanship: The USC Schwarzenegger Institute Inaugural Symposium
“The USC Schwarzenegger Institute is committed to advancing post-partisanship, where leaders put people over political parties and work together to find the best ideas and solutions to benefit the people they serve.” This mission statement really resonates with me. The … Continue reading
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Serenbe, an Innovative Model of Community Building through Smart Development
There is a beautiful oasis close to Atlanta, GA, but yet far from the hustle and bustle of the city and reminiscent of a simpler time. The place, Serenbe, derived from “Serenity” and “Be,” is not just a place, but … Continue reading
A Visit to the Gates Foundation
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has a beautiful new campus in downtown Seattle. With the Points of Light Corporate Service Council, we had an opportunity to meet with David Bley and also experience their new Visitor Center. The LEED–NC … Continue reading
Case for investing in the Arts, a discussion
Last night I attended “Conversations on Philanthropy: Philanthropy and the Arts.” California Institute of the Arts President, Steven Lavine, and former Director of the National Endowment for the Arts, Dana Gioia, led a lively discussion on the case for investing … Continue reading
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The Interactive Relationship between American Enterprises
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
America’s Best Kept Secret: AmeriCorps
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