January 25, 2007

"Six Tips for Successful Non-profit/Business Partnerships”

By: The Stanford Social Innovation Review

Stanford Social Innovation Review just published “Six Tips for Successful Non-profit/Business Partnerships”

January 16, 2007

Our Investment Philosophy

By: Gates Foundation

A note from chief operating officer Cheryl Scott. I want to take this opportunity to follow up on recent media reports about the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s investments and our processes for making decisions about them.

January 15, 2007

Executive Compensation - Principles and Commentary

By: Business Roundtable

AC: Accountability – Corp. Gov.- Inst, Gov, - Commentary and Research

1. Executive compensation should be closely aligned with the long-term interests of shareholders and with corporate goals and strategies. It should...

November 1, 2006

Most Urgent Need – Why General Operating Support Is Critical for Nonprofit Success

By: Sara C. Weiss - Director of Development - Long Island Council of Churches

Our most urgent need is for general operating support. These are the unrestricted contributions that enable us to stay in business so we can continue operating the programs that assist individuals and families in crisis.

October 2, 2006

Being Accountable Means Living Your Brand

By: By Larry Checco

In many ways being accountable and good branding are one and the same. If in fact perception is reality, then good branding is the act of promoting a positive public image, or perception, of your organization. The expectation...

April 27, 2006

Statement for the Annual Meeting of Wyeth Corporation; Topic: Political Contributions

By: Presented by: Sr. Barbara Aires, Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth

I am Barbara Aires, Sister of Charity of St. Elizabeth, representing the Camilla Madden Charitable Trust and the Dominican Sisters of Oxford Mi, proponents of Item # 5, Disclosure of Political Contributions.

January 17, 2006

Monsanto; Statement for the Annual Meeting

By: Presented by: Susan Jordan, Midwest Coalition for Responsible Investment

Good afternoon! I represent the institutional investors* who have submitted the proposal asking Monsanto's Board of Directors to establish a policy of whenever possible, separating the roles of Chairperson and Chief Executive...