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Apr 19 2017April 7, 2017

Why CSR and other grant-makers need to provide more ‘good’ overheads to NGOs

Leave a Comment / Brand CSR, CSR, CSR Reporting, Information, NGO, Social Enterprise / By SLSV / April 19, 2017 April 7, 2017

Funders typically support programmes, but they scrimp on ‘overhead’. This practice gives rise to a vexing ‘starvation cycle’ that constrains nonprofits’ ability to invest in essential organisational infrastructure. To solve society’s most pressing problems, we need strong, mission-driven organisations that can deliver results that matter. Unfortunately, funding practices widely used by governments, foundations, and corporations, …

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Apr 17 2017April 7, 2017

WorldView: Avoiding Pitfalls Of Corporate Social Responsibility Statements

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Over the past few years, interest in corporate social responsibility (CSR) has increased significantly. The spotlight on CSR has led companies to expand and strengthen their CSR efforts. Many companies in turn have published sustainability reports, posted materials on their websites, and made other statements about their past CSR efforts and future CSR goals. Certain …

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Apr 14 2017April 7, 2017

SBI’s 2.12-crore CSR initiative in Palakkad

Leave a Comment / Brand, Brand CSR, CSR, CSR Reporting, India CSR Law, Information, NGO, sustainability / By SLSV / April 14, 2017 April 7, 2017

The State Bank of India will formally commission a ₹2.12-crore project under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative for providing toilets with water connections in 50 government schools in Palakkad. Another CSR initiative that would go on stream is the SBI’s digital village initiative spread over six villages in Kerala.

Apr 13 2017April 7, 2017

Corporate Social Responsibility, Requirement Or Ruse?

Leave a Comment / Brand, Brand CSR, CSR, CSR Reporting, India CSR Law, Information / By SLSV / April 13, 2017 April 7, 2017

India has mandated corporate social responsibility under Section 135 of the Indian Companies Act 2013, setting thresholds based on net worth, turnover, profit and age. India, it is often said – not inaccurately – has too many laws and too little justice.

Apr 12 2017April 7, 2017

Case Study: P&G Leads by Example with CSR Initiatives

Leave a Comment / Brand, Brand CSR, CSR, Information, Innovation, research, Social Enterprise, sustainability / By SLSV / April 12, 2017 April 7, 2017

In this report, Khululiwe Mabaso highlights how Procter and Gamble, one of the leading lights in corporate social responsibility in Nigeria, through its unique and quality products has taken CSR to the next level. Traditionally, businesses operate without so much demand from the society, but in recent times such trend has changed.