Social impact. Corporate social responsibility. Shared value. These topics were a few of many covered by the Weber Shandwick Social Impact team at the Center for Social Impact Communication’s first Social Impact Career Field Trip on April 7.
“The Center works hard to be an open, accessible, and fun professional resource for students interested in advancing social change in the world through the power of communication,” said Managing Director, John Trybus (G’12). “The first stop in our career field trip […]
by Wanda Barquin
Until recently, I had written about exporting to Latin America and Africa. Since I had just started focusing on exporting to the Asia-Pacific region, I had to re-assess what to blog about. First, I set a few rules of engagement. Second, I inventoried my skills. Third, I listed my interests.
#BehindTheScenes, I established four rules for blogging:
Write about things that are meaningful to me or useful to others;
Develop own writing style, be authentic;
Post at least […]
by Kimberley Carlton
Sherry Ettleson is the founder and president of Ettleson & Associates, a professional independent headhunting organization for progressive nonprofits and foundations in Washington, DC, New York and San Francisco. To learn more about current opportunities Sherry is recruiting for or to submit your resume for her consideration, visit the Ettleson & Associates website.
[Editor’s Tip: Sherry is currently recruiting for a Communications Associate at Venture Philanthropy Partners!]
Center for Social Impact Communication: Describe your career path and your current position.
Sherry Ettleson: My career […]
Karin Bloomquist is the student Special Projects Apprentice for the Center for Social Impact Communication (CSIC) at Georgetown University. She works closely with the team to provide support on CSIC’s priority corporate responsibility and communication projects – ranging from external promotion to impact gathering. Karin is a graduate student at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, working towards obtaining a master’s degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communications and will be graduating in May 2015.
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by Karin Bloomquist
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become an integral part of modern business practices in the corporate world. It is often seen as the key to success and is known to have significant and lasting effects where the business’ code of ethics is strong. A great CSR program integrates social and environmental concerns in their business operations and in their interaction with stakeholders on a voluntary basis. This allows for increased transparency and accountability, and it […]
