CECP Insights Blog
CECP's CEO Daryl Brewster, other CECP staff, members of CECP's Board of Directors, and other industry thought leaders provide timely insight into trends and developments on the role of business in society.
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Read MoreAhead, Together: Corporate Philanthropy and the Arts
June 19, 2013
June 19, 2013–The powerful impact the arts can have on social change and business objectives was showcased for corporate giving officers from around the country last week thanks to a deepening partnership between Americans for the Arts and CECP. Held in New York City, the annual CECP Summit brought together over 250 of the senior-most […]
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Read MoreIt Takes a Village
June 14, 2013
June 14, 2013–In my work developing corporate cause-marketing campaigns and generating engagement for nonprofit initiatives, I’ve learned that very few projects get traction without strategic partnerships and strong coalition-building. This year’s CECP Summit featured several sessions showcasing the need for partnerships, but none so clearly presented the case as the standing-room-only panel “Leveraging Partnerships to […]
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Read MoreThe Power of Storytelling for Social Change
June 13, 2013
June 13, 2013–Film has come a long way over the past few decades, from simple pictures running across the screen to complex images and stories playing on IMAX screens. Film not only tells a story, but also evokes powerful feelings that we take with us. We become emotionally involved in the story, and we leave […]
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Read MoreService Across Sectors: Sparking Innovation
June 13, 2013
June 13, 2013–I recently had the privilege of participating on a special keynote panel on cross-sector service and volunteerism at the annual CECP Summit in New York. UPS has been innovating with its employee engagement programs for years, so I was excited to have the opportunity to share our work with a distinguished group of […]