The Workplace Philanthropy Evolution

Event Description

Keynote Speaker: Nick Bailey, Vice President, Innovation and Products @ Salesforce.org

Panelists:
Genevieve Shaker, Associate Professor of Philanthropic Studies at the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Penny Lee, Chief Fundraising Officer at United Way of Central Indiana
Denny Sponsel, CEO & Principal at RJE Business Interiors

A half-century ago, the United Way came up with a simple concept that revolutionized philanthropy: It enabled employees at companies to contribute to affiliated cause groups through payroll deductions. Today, the corporate and philanthropy landscape is vastly different, as are the ways in which employees and donors engage with causes. Companies now recognize that developing a philanthropic voice is a vital strategy to compete for talent and the attention of cause-conscious consumers. What does a rapidly changing workplace philanthropy environment mean for nonprofits?

$30-40