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NPcatalyst releases Corporate Giving Resource Guide

by peteLatest News March 28, 2011March 29, 2011No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NPcatalyst releases a Corporate Giving Resource Guide Reno, Nev.— Giving back to charity, when coordinated in a strategic manner, generates positive and measured corporate growth. Unfortunately, only a small percentage of businesses in northern Nevada have adopted strategic giving plans. NPcatalyst, a Reno-based company specializing in the design and facilitation of …

The role of community foundations

by peteLatest News March 7, 2011November 10, 2013No Comments

Community foundations are tax-exempt charitable organizations created by and for community members seeking philanthropic leadership and guidance. These organizations provide a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving. They offer a variety of giving tools to help people achieve their charitable goals. Compared to private foundations Community foundations resemble private foundations, as both are …

NPcatalyst setting the standard in community engagement, charitable giving

by peteLatest News December 8, 2010February 17, 2011No Comments

NPcatalyst, L.L.C. setting the standard in community engagement NPcatalyst, L.L.C. (formerly Parker Development Services), a Reno-based firm, works with corporate and non-profit clients to achieve measured community-driven results. Services feature strategy development, charitable giving facilitation, and public awareness through a best practices-driven model. Passionate about the non-profit sector, managing partner, Pete Parker, believes active community …

Skills-based volunteerism achieves results for non-profits and businesses

by peteLatest News September 13, 2010February 17, 2011No Comments

By Pete Parker Skills-based volunteerism has been around for ages, beginning primarily with pro bono work within the legal sector. In recent years, it has played an increasingly key role throughout the corporate sector. According to the 2009 Deloitte IMPACT Study, skills-based volunteerism can best be described as: Volunteerism which uses skills, experience, talents or …

Newsletter #2 – Making Community Involvement work in businesses and families.

by peteLatest News July 12, 2010February 17, 2011No Comments

Welcome to the second newsletter from Parker Development Services, a small company focused on creating and leveraging opportunities for non-profit and corporate growth. http://www.npcatalyst.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/july2010newsletter.htm In this issue you’ll find interesting articles about: Realizing corporate growth through community investments of capital and volunteerism (click here for the article); and, Recognizing the impact people can …

What’s Your Philanthropic Footprint?

by peteLatest News July 7, 2010February 17, 2011No Comments

By Pete Parker Do you or your business follow a charitable giving “plan”, or similar strategy, to make donations of time and dollar to charitable organizations? If you do, is it working for you…for your business…for the community? Could you (or your business) be leveraging your giving to generate positive awareness, seek new customers, develop …

Corporate Giving Programs Can Give Businesses a Boost

by peteLatest News April 27, 2010April 27, 2010No Comments

By Pete Parker. Creating corporate giving programs can be both exciting and challenging. There are many opportunities associated with advancing the greater good. Taking the first step towards developing the plan might just be most difficult, yet empowering step taken. Do you hire staff…a consultant…or do it yourself? How much time, energy and funds do …

Getting the most from personal and corporate giving

by peteLatest News April 20, 2010April 20, 2010No Comments

By Pete Parker If you’ve read my blogs or consider me a friend or acquaintance, you quickly recognize that my passion lies within philanthropy…particularly building community strength. In a simple, single term, the word “giving” is central to the impact people can make within their communities (both locally and globally). And, while there are numerous …