The ground was already prepared for these shifts. Charitable giving has been rising consistently in the United States, while consumer behavior has become more and more socially and environmentally conscious. These trends have driven and coincided with rapidly shifting attitudes in the private sector—companies increasingly recognize that they can’t afford to ignore pressing social issues. Executives are joining nonprofit boards; customers and employees are pushing company leaders to become more engaged in communities throughout the country, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming a top priority.
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