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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
How can we achieve the seemingly impossible: living on Earth without negative impact?
Hear from global voices offering solutions to make this transformative change a reality.
First National Bank (FNB), the largest privately-owned bank in the U.S. with over $20 billion in assets, is deeply committed to community development. Alec Gorynski, FNB's Vice President of Community Development and Corporate Philanthropy and President of the First National Community Development Corporation in Omaha, highlights this commitment through partnerships like Habitat Omaha.
FNB actively reinvests in its communities, dedicating over $26 million in 2017 and managing an $88 million portfolio focused on financial health and credit with CDFIs and nonprofit partners. Read Mr. Gorynski's article on strengthening communities here.
This interview features Carmen Perez, Senior Research Analyst, Global Valuation at the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP). It took place at the 2013 VolunteerMatch Client Summit in New York City.
Perez discussed volunteering's crucial role in CECP's global business partnerships addressing societal issues. She highlighted its growing priority for large corporations worldwide, evolving into a strategic focus with both social and business benefits.
Our mission empowers mothers, children, and youth in disadvantaged communities. We foster lasting change by emphasizing individual importance and self-worth through knowledge and empowerment.
Warren Te Brugge founded My Arms Wide Open, a foundation supporting rural villages in his native South Africa. He also serves as a consultant and principal of Manzimvula, a certified B-Corp.
Cone's online survey, involving 1,000 respondents per country, defined "corporate responsibility" as companies altering business practices and supporting social and environmental issues. The report shares opinions on business's role in society, emphasizing its capacity to drive change.
Key findings highlight focusing on material issues, leveraging core business competencies, recognizing the impact of socially minded consumers, and advocating for transparent communication. Download the 2012 Cone Green Gap Trend Tracker for more details.
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The Many Passions of Matteo Lane
Matteo Lane is a multifaceted artist—stand-up comedian, painter, singer, and Broadway performer. In this interview, he shares how these skills intertwine in his creative process, likening art to a tree that branches out in various directions.
We explore his role as Billy Flynn in Broadway’s Chicago, his journey from bar shows to international comedy tours, and the evolution of gay representation in comedy. Lane also discusses his artistic roots at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, his admiration for Maria Callas, and his philosophy of focusing on the journey of creation rather than the end product.
Official website: pbs.org/americanmasters
