The Global Engagement Forum: Live is Sold Out

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 10:00

Consumers Energy | Charting a Future for Clean Energy

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 09:00

President Trump made headlines this week by following through on his campaign promise to start rolling back the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan and related rules.

Final Week to Nominate Volunteers for Virginia’s 2017 Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Program

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 11:00

Cox Communications, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, is accepting nominations for Virginia’s 2017 Cox Conserves Heroes program at CoxConservesHeroes.com through 5 p.m. EST on April 10.

U.S. Chamber Foundation Seeks Nominations to Recognize Top Corporate Citizens

Mon, 04/03/2017 - 13:30

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today began the nomination process for its annual Citizens Awards, which recognize businesses for their positive impact on society.

GreenBiz and WBCSD to Partner on “30 Under 30” Recognition

Mon, 04/03/2017 - 12:15

GreenBiz Group and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) will collaborate on the 2017 “GreenBiz 30 Under 30” recognition, honoring emerging leaders in sustainable business, the organizations announced today.

The alliance is conducting a global search, just launched, to identify and honor a diverse group of young men and women “who are tackling some of the toughest sustainability challenges in business, from inside big companies, at the helm of startups or in the nonprofit sector,” according to the online submission page.

2017 Global Philanthropy Forum Conference to Focus on Trust & Civil Society

Tue, 04/11/2017 - 09:00

At a time of division and acrimony in the U.S. and beyond, the annual Global Philanthropy Forum (GPF) Conference will convene top philanthropists, social investors, business executives, government leaders and activists to consider ways to rebuild societal trust and cohesion.

Reporting 3.0 Convenes Working Group Meeting and Virtual Dialogue to Review Reporting and Data Blueprint Exposure Drafts 2.0 in Advance of May 30-31 Conference

Mon, 04/03/2017 - 10:30

Last week, Reporting 3.0 convened a second Working Group Meeting to review the Exposure Draft 2.0 versions of the Reporting Blueprint and Data Blueprint. Paul Hurks of the Dutch Federation of Accountants (NBA) graciously hosted the gathering at the NBA meeting space in Amsterdam. During the two days, Working Group members provided constructive feedback on the Exposure Drafts, focusing particularly on the Recommendations. To get a glimpse at the content presented and discussed during the Working Group Meeting, please see the Presentations linked below:

A Passion for Labor Studies and Social Justice Motivates This Scholarship Winner

Fri, 03/31/2017 - 15:00

Like fellow recipients of a Michael Weiner Scholarship for Labor Studies, Melissa Britton understands and appreciates the close relationship between worker rights and civil rights that defines organized labor’s important role in advancing social justice.

A Show of Solidarity for the Arts in America

Fri, 03/31/2017 - 15:00

It’s a critical time for the arts and healthcare across the USA. In solidarity with Americans for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and dozens of arts organizations, the AATA was a proud National Partner for the 30th annual Arts Advocacy Day, March 20 and 21, 2017, in Washington, DC.

Edison International Introduces Edison Insights

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 14:40