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CB Richard Ellis building CSR pedigree one home at a time

[caption id="attachment_2198" align="alignleft" width="418" caption="CBRE Cares program at work in New Orleans"][/caption] When it comes to CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) I think there is good logic in sticking with what you know best when applicable, if for example your company...

September 21, 2010 Read More

New corporate giving report reveals more good news than bad

A new report shows that the lingering impacts of the recession continue to take a bite out of corporate giving despite the fact that the market is very slowly improving. A new survey details the specific amounts donated and also...

August 16, 2010 Read More

A revolutionary idea in fundraising, but could it work?

I read a fascinating post today by a recognised voice in the non-profit sector, the author has the reputation for being a pioneer within the industry at creating innovative fundraising ideas that can change the whole landscape fundraising methodology. The...

August 12, 2010 Read More

Maxwell House: Its a new morning, brew some good

It is becoming increasingly obvious that corporate social responsibility (CSR) plans have a positive impact on the image, employees and customers of a brand as more and more companies are proudly promoting their initiatives. One such example is the coffee...

August 10, 2010 Read More

Royal Bank of Canada ‘slip’ make experts and markets ask if interest rate hikes will continue

If you visit the Miratel blog fairly often you'll know that we essentially saw this one coming. Analysts are leaping up and down over comments made last week by The Bank of Canada which seem to support existing theory that...

July 30, 2010 Read More

Poll suggests government missing green opportunities

A new survey conducted by McAllister Opinion Research sends a clear signal that governments everywhere need to work more in concert with business decision makers, scientists and internal departments to take more positive changes to address climate change. The results...

July 29, 2010 Read More

Nike CSR – Just Do It, amid calls for them to Just Pay It

I don't really understand the situation that Nike have recently placed themselves in when it comes to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This is a company that understood the very nature of their industry (products primarily made in third world nations...

July 27, 2010 Read More

Customer Service poll shows email can be a soft spot in providing excellence

Customer service remains an area where every good business understands the importance it holds and yet some very avoidable mistakes still occur. Refining your customer service processes and skills is a key component in the success of any business but...

July 23, 2010 Read More

Green Bet to aid renewable energy programs via a unique source

When researching stories that pertain to the site I'm often reading about fundraising and environmental issues concurrently. Occasionally the two cross over but never in a manner such as this which is perhaps the strangest piece of news that I...

July 22, 2010 Read More

G20 Summit leaves trail of division and debate

When I was reading the previews of the G20 summit in Toronto last week the consensus feeling was that caution and prudence would be the overriding message to come from the meetings. The blend of concerns remain as broad as...

June 29, 2010 Read More

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