Welcome to the Links Page of our Resource Section.  Below you will find links to leading U.S.-based and international organizations working in the area of business social responsibility and service and volunteerism, as well as blogs dealing with business philanthropy and nonprofit resource development and sustainability you may find useful.

Humanity Unites Brillance (HUB)

HUB is an organization “gathering the greatest visionaries, global transformation catalysts, humanitarian leaders and empowerment experts to converge in their brilliance over the next decade to co-create the transformation of our world.  Being a part of HUB represents one of the most significant choices anyone can make at this time – a choice to answer the global call to put your creativity and talents into action to positively impact our world.”  HUB offers the “opportunity to build a cause-driven life of abundance…and help drive the larger economic engine for change in the world.  HUB is all about people helping others and ourselves.”  By joining their community, you have access to their educational products and programs which also trigger needed humanitarian impact for the planet.

OTHER BLOGS TO CHECK OUT

A Small Change Fundraising Blog   http://www.asmallchange.net/

Mission Drive Marketing    http://missiondrivenmarketing.com/

OnPhilanthropy  http://www.onphilanthropy.com/site/PageServer

Philanthropy 2173  http://www.philanthropy.blogspot.com/

Pro Bono Junkie’s Blog  http://taprootfoundation.org/blog/

Selfish Giving  http://www.selfishgiving.com/

SmartStartGiving  http://www.smartstartgiving.com

Tactical Philanthropy  http://www.tacticalphilanthropy.com

Travel Philanthropy  http://www.travelmatters.wordpress.com

BUSINESS SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ORGANIZATION WEBSITES

U.S.-BASED

BALLE http://www.livingeconomies.org

Balle’s mission is to catalyze, strengthen, and connect local business networks dedicated to building strong Local Living Economies.  Their work is geared to reaching the vision of a sustainable global economy as a network of Local Living Economies. Local Living Economies build long-term economic empowerment and prosperity in communities through local business ownership, economic justice, fair trade, cultural diversity, and a healthy natural environment.

BUSINESS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY http://www.bsr.org

Since 1992, Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) has helped companies of all sizes and sectors to achieve success in ways that demonstrate respect for ethical values, people, communities and the environment. A leading global resource for the business community and thought leaders around the world, BSR equips its member companies with the expertise to design and implement successful, socially responsible business policies, practices and processes. As a non-profit business association, BSR is uniquely positioned to promote cross-sector collaboration in ways that contribute to the advancement of corporate social responsibility and business success.

Co-op America http://www.coopamerica.org

Co-op America’s mission is to harness economic power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.   Among the programs they offer are the Green Business Network, the annual Green Business Conference which I have attended several times and with Global Exchange as a partner, Green Festivals held throughout the country.

Net Impact http://www.netimpact.org

Net Impact is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to make a positive impact on society by growing and strengthening a community of new leaders who use business to improve the world. They offer a portfolio of programs to educate, equip, and inspire more than 10,000 members to make a tangible difference in their universities, organizations, and communities.

Social Venture Network http://www.svn.org

Social Venture Network (SVN) is a nonprofit network committed to building a just and sustainable world through business. They “believe in a new bottom line for business, one that values healthy communities and the human spirit as well as high returns. SVN members are a part of an expanding global network of pioneering entrepreneurs who share this vision and are helping to transform the way the world does business.  SVN promotes new models and leadership for socially and environmentally sustainable business in the 21st century.”

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY http://www.bitc.org.uk

A unique movement of companies across the United Kingdom committed to continually improving their positive impact on society, with a core membership of 700 companies, including 77 percent of the FTSE 100.

THE CANADIAN CENTRE FOR BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY http://www.conferenceboard.ca/GCSR

A nonprofit applied research organization in Canada that helps build leadership capacity for a better Canada by creating and sharing insights on economic trends, public policy issues, and organizational performance. The Center forges relationships and delivers knowledge through our learning events, networks, research products, and customized information services.

CSR EUROPE http://www.csreurope.org

A business-to-business membership-based network in Europe whose mission is to help companies achieve profitability, sustainable growth and human progress by placing corporate social responsibility in the mainstream of business practice.

EMPRESA http://www.empresa.org

A hemispheric alliance of CSR-based business organizations and affiliated companies whose shared mission is to promote, strengthen and help establish national and regional business organizations committed to social responsibility throughout the Americas.

SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM

Business Strengthening America www.bsanetwork.org

In 2002, a diverse group of business leaders came together to create Business Strengthening America (BSA) a self-directed, multi-year, peer-to-peer effort to engage thousands of America’s business leaders in a campaign to encourage civic engagement and service. Member business leaders have worked collaboratively to define a national, business-driven effort to engage our entire community – from Fortune 500 corporations to small locally owned businesses – in a campaign to strengthen American society. Member companies share a core belief: an increased commitment to volunteering and civic responsibility builds a stronger society and will enable businesses to “do well by doing good” because it deepens employee, consumer, and shareholder relationships. By partnering with the nonprofit community to focus business expertise and resources in a campaign to encourage civic engagement, the business community can act as a “booster rocket” to current efforts by government and nonprofit institutions to inspire Americans to serve in their communities. To date, more than 700 companies and business organizations have joined BSA representing nearly 5 million employees across the country and around the world.

Corporation for National and Community Service http://www.cns.gov

The Corporation for National and Community Service plays a vital role in supporting the American culture of citizenship, service and responsibility. They are “a catalyst for change and champion for the ideal that every American has skills and talents to give.”  The Corporation is the nation’s largest grantmaker supporting service and volunteering. Through  Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America programs, they provide opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to express their patriotism while addressing critical community needs.

Points of Light Institute http://www.pointsoflight.org

On August 1, 2007, Points of Light Foundation and Hands On Network merged into a single organization with a shared vision and a shared set of goals. This united organization is now called Points of Light Institute and embraces a new vision for transformation: “One day every person will discover their power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant democracies around the world.” Points of Light Institute has three main goals: Citizen Action: Create an engaged citizenry where every individual has the opportunity to make a difference through meaningful civic engagement. Civic Infrastructure: Develop a civic infrastructure equipped with the resources, tools, and knowledge to create change in communities.  Campaigns for Impact: Demonstrate the power of citizens actively engaged in changing our world and solving problems.

OTHER PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES
Alliance for Nonprofit Management
Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy
Charity Channel
Council of Better Business Bureaus
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Corporate Philanthropy Report
Council on Foundations
Council for Aid to Education
Ford Foundation
Foundation Center
Fundraisinginfo.com
Global Fundraising Jobs
Guidestar
Internal Revenue Service
Internet Nonprofit Center
National Black United Fund
National Catholic Development Conference
National Center for Charitable Statistics
National Council of Nonprofit Associations
National Society of Grant Writing Professionals, Inc.
Nonprofit Overhead Cost Project – Guides and Briefs available (pdf)
Nonprofit Times
Taxwise Giving & Philanthropy Tax Institute
Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Center on Philanthropy, Indiana University

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