SAVE THE DATE
CEOs: mark your calendars now for the next 'Board of Boards' CEO Conference, taking place Monday, February 23, 2009.
OVERVIEW
On National Corporate Philanthropy Day, February 23, 2009, CECP will convene
one hundred leading CEOs to discuss Global Leaders: Winning Solutions in Society.
The conference provides a unique program for senior leaders to share insights,
best practices, and the business case for corporate community investment. By congregating for this event, CEOs demonstrate their commitment to CECP's mission - to lead the business community in raising the level and quality of corporate philanthropy.
Check back soon for more details!
WHY CEOS ATTEND
- Meet with like-minded executives to build relationships.
- Discuss collaborative initiatives in corporate community investment.
- Learn what other leading CEOs are saying and actions they are taking in corporate philanthropy.
- Send the message that CEOs care about their communities and embrace responsible business practices.
- Show their employees that they are committed to philanthropy.
- Demonstrate to local reporters, nonprofit groups and other organizations
that CEO leadership is essential in ensuring their company is a positive and productive entity in the communities in which it operates.
- Share their company's successes in corporate philanthropy.
WHAT CEOS ARE THINKING
Based on previous 'Board of Boards' CEO Conference, CEOs expressed the following:
- 100% of participants believe corporate philanthropy is important to creating long-term shareholder value.
- 78% of attendees feel it is essential for them to personally articulate and champion their company's corporate philanthropy vision.
- 83% answered "neutral" to "not important" to the following question:
How important should the economy be in determining corporate cash contributions?
- 94% of attendees agreed that companies should collectively try to move the needle on social issues.
- Securing the support of shareholders requires that philanthropic programs are structured, strategic, and consistent with business objectives.
- Measurement is key - continually track and evaluate the effects of philanthropic efforts on communities.
- Collaborating with other companies enhances results by collectively leveraging individual corporate strengths.
- Employee and customer expectations require that businesses invest in the communities they touch.
WHAT WAS DISCUSSED
Click here for the 2008, 2007 and 2006 Summary Reports from the 'Board of Boards' CEO Conferences. |
