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

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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 …

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Community Investments as Vehicles for Corporate Growth

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By Pete Parker As a business leader, what is your impression of the non-profit community? Do you view the organizations within the sector as always seeking support in their attempt to create impact? Or, do you look at community organizations as vehicles of opportunity; vehicles of performance; vehicles of growth? As a leader of your …

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Call for Community-Benefit Organization Information

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By Pete Parker It’s no secret that building community strength lies at the heart of my personal and professional missions. I’ve sought to accomplish this by creating opportunities for both community members and organizations, linking organizations to resources (and vice-versa), and opening doors of possibilities. While I continue working to strengthen community organizations, I actively engage …

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