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Corporate Philanthropy - Bridging the Gap Conference

How can philanthropy mesh with a company's core strategy? In this panel discussion, executives from cutting-edge corporate donors share the various strategies used by their companies to serve societal needs. They consider issues such as the value proposition of giving for shareholders, and whether for-profits' philanthropic efforts can be purely altruistic.

A New Role for Nonprofits

By Mark Kramer & John Kania 2

Sidebar to "Changing the Game:" tips for nonprofits when creating a partnership with a company.

Appraising Business Ideas

By Jeffrey Pfeffer & Robert I. Sutton

Sidebar to "Act on Facts, Not Faith:" rules to keep in mind when evaluating or developing business ideas.

Changing the Game

By Mark Kramer & John Kania 2

Leading corporations switch from defense to offense in solving global problems.

Act on Facts, Not Faith

By Jeffrey Pfeffer & Robert I. Sutton 1

How management can follow medicine's lead and rely on evidence, not on half-truths.

Investing in Change

By Vinay Jain 2

Calvert Community Investment Notes take social investing mainstream.

Clean Products - Bridging the Gap Conference

Why should professionals care about the environment? In this panel discussion, executives from environmentally conscious companies talk about their strategies to market clean products and share their personal motivation for working on environmental issues.