It used to be the standard practice of businesses to participate in generous charitable giving. These businesses would try to give to as many charities as possible with their charitable giving budget divided among those who asked for contributions. Simply imagine one pie cut in as many pieces as possible everyone gets a pretty small piece.
Today the process has changed for many businesses. It is not uncommon to see businesses actually create a charitable foundation with a grant application process that is reviewed by a foundation board of directors.
These businesses are also making it clear the type of charities they are most likely to contribute to. In other words the pie isnt carved into as many pieces under this new charitable giving standard fewer gifts with a greater individual impact.
Ive mentioned often in other articles that the coach or team leader has the best opportunity to inspire his or her team. This can be true of philanthropic gestures as well.
You can choose a charity you are most closely aligned with and allow team members to join you in contributing to the cause most closely identified with your business. You can also make the...