Travel that Gives Back – The Basics
What is travel that gives back, from alternative spring breaks to voluntourism to sustainable travel, and how should you approach it?
Corporate Social Responsibility Case Studies
Continuing our discussion on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) from the previous week, let’s explore two case studies, one from a recent Starfish Impact client, and another public example, to illustrate what CSR is and how Starfish has worked with companies in the past to increase or develop them as corporate citizens. A recent client came…
A Primer on Corporate Social Responsibility
Business leaders and entrepreneurs often ask me to explain Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and after recently lecturing on the topic at the USC Marshall School of Business, I am inspired to write again about the intersection of business and the communities and stakeholders they serve. Although there are many components to CSR, and multiple ways…
Raising Philanthropic Children
Raising children who will one day inherit wealth has long been a topic for many books, as is how to make those same children conscious of their privilege to help others. But raising philanthropic children is not something that’s limited to the ultra wealthy – we all want to raise children who are benevolent. Here are…
What Makes a Great Giving Circle
Giving Circles continue to be an exciting way to create impact on causes that speak to you, develop or deepen relationships with friends with similar interests, and think differently about your ability to change the world! Here are a few of Starfish Impact’s most important elements to a great Giving Circle: The opportunity for all…