1 Reinforce the value of your company’s community engagement.

2 Inspire employees at all levels to get involved.

3 Rally other CEOs to do more.

4 Commit your company’s unique skills and resources.

5 Reach outside your company to create solutions.

6 Prioritize measurement and transparency.

7 Elevate community initiatives to your Board.

8 Mobilize your company’s senior leadership.

CECP [Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy]

Winning Hearts & Minds

84% of employees would consider leaving their current job if wooed by a company with an excellent reputation.

Corporate Responsibility Magazine/ Allegis Group Study

76% of job seekers want details on what makes your company an attractive place to work.

Glassdoor Survey

More than ever, employees expect employers to offer:

> year-round charitable activities;> paid time off for volunteer projects;> choice/ flexibility in payroll giving;> a match for financial donations.

Rising Tide of Expectations, America’s Charities Report

Employee Engagement = Better Business Performance

Companies with the strongest engagement had a…

16% increase in profitability 18% advantage in productivity

12% increase in customer loyalty 60% jump in product quality

[From Gallup’s meta-analysis of 199 studies across 152 organizations, 44 industries, and 26 countries.]

RealizedWorth.com Jolene Bernhard Corporate Giving Guide, Denver Image Credit:

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