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A Chapter Ends, Challenges Remain
 GIVINGNET OPERATIONS CLOSED
In the nearly nine years since a forward-looking group of community foundations joined forces to develop strategies and products they would need to excel in a changing marketplace, important strides were made on technology, marketing, accountability and, most of all, in the knowledge base and understanding of foundation professionals of future requirements for serving donors, making grants, tracking impact and managing operations. Due to changes in the funding environment, GivingNet decided that it was best to complete its program and close operations on September 30, 2008.
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REDEFINING CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Old CSR is deficit-driven. It is about protecting your reputation. New CSR puts market forces behind social innovations. New CSR suggests that nonprofits and foundations can begin to strategize about ways to align business strategy, company skills and market needs with philanthropic needs. There is no limit to the creativity possible with this as a starting point. (Download article, right.) | |
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