Session 8: Building a Culture of Philanthropy As we wrap up our Emerging Leaders program, it’s important to reflect on WHY you should care about getting involved in philanthropy and being a part of the change in our community. According to Nonprofit Quarterly, a culture of philanthropy is a subset of organizational culture. It refers to your organization’s attitude toward philanthropy. Organizations with a great culture of philanthropy understand the value of organizational culture, the importance of philanthropy and the link between philanthropy and fund development. At Valleywise Health Foundation, we call it being ALL IN for Valleywise Health and ALL IN for building a healthier Arizona. However, you don’t have to work for a nonprofit organization to incorporate philanthropy into your company’s culture. Giving back and being community-focused can still remain an integral part of your company’s mission, vision and values. Another important concept to understand is the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR). According to Harvard Business School, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is the idea that a business has a responsibility to the society that exists around it. Companies that embrace CSR empower their employees to be and to act in a socially responsible way.
“It is not good enough to do what the law says. We need to be on the forefront of issues of social responsibility.” - Anders Dahlvig, CEO of IKEA
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