January 7, 2009


Corporate Giving 2008

Bear MarketIn this special report, PJ looks at trends in corporate giving, and nonprofit strategies for partnering with corporations, in the face of the economic downturn.


Corporate giving: Coping with the downturn

Corporate donors adjust to economic slump
While corporations are hit by dwindling profits, nonprofits face rising needs. Experts weigh in on the toll the economy will take on corporate giving.

Corporate funders retool giving strategies
Some companies are increasing their giving, some are reassessing their philanthropic strategies, and some are looking for ways to collaborate with one another.


Corporate giving: Nonprofit strategies

Food banks feel the pinch
As food banks across the U.S. are squeezed by rising demand and costs, corporate partners remain a valued source of cash and product.

United Way aims for year-round corporate engagement
A new strategy focuses on involving companies and their employees in giving, advocacy and volunteering to achieve long-term goals in education, income and health.


Corporate giving: Opinion

Businesses should step up in soft economies
When the markets are weakened, there is even greater demand by the nonprofit community for companies to increase their giving.


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