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Three Cases of Better Corporate Philanthropy

Harvard Business Review

As Nike's Senior Portfolio Manager Adam Day says, "The global development sector had overlooked the enormous potential of investing in adolescent girls to reduce global poverty. Day says, "we have been able to use the best of our Nike DNA, but have the freedom to operate as an independent force for change in the development sector.

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Tough Dilemmas for Companies on Campaign Spending

Harvard Business Review

The issues arise in the wake of the Supreme Court's 2010 decision in Citizens United v. Prior to Citizens United , most major corporations participated in campaign finance through employee funded Political Action Committees (PACs) which are legally authorized to make direct contributions to candidates under strict limits (e.g.

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Act Like a Leader Before You Are One

Harvard Business Review

Not only does the planning help you develop the necessary skills and leadership presence, it also increases your chances of getting the promotion because people will already recognize you as a leader. Volunteer for a committee they''re spearheading or offer to help with one of their pet projects. It was a great laboratory," he says. "It

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