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We Bring Together the World's Thought Leaders

We provide access to corporate citizenship thought leaders from around the world like those seen in the five-minute video below. Speaking at our conference they share wisdom and experience from Timberland, Young & Rubicam Brands, IBM, Ernst & Young, Levis and many more companies.

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Pull your team together and get focused. Our on-site customized programs can increase collaboration and save up to 50 percent on time and cost.

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Upcoming Courses

December 2009

Dec 2: Moving Your Employee Volunteer Program from Good to Great - Texas, Dallas, TX

January 2010

Jan 20-22: Developing a Community Involvement Strategy, Phoenix, AZ
Jan 20-22: Institute on Corporate Citizenship, Phoenix, AZ
Jan 28: Moving Your Employee Volunteer Program from Good to Great - California/Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA

News & Features »

Global Education Research Network study now available

By Susan Thomas | While many business practices are shared universally, social and political realities that can affect the way business is managed can vary greatly among countries. That is the finding of Mapping Stakeholder Landscapes, a new Center report ... Read more »

Center staff join Timberland’s 12th annual Serv-a-palooza

By Kenda Kuncaitis | While some days I get a headache or my legs grow stiff from sitting too long, I’m not usually sore after a long day at work. But after the Center staff volunteered alongside Timberland employees ... Read more »

Social media require companies to embrace ‘Community Relations 2.0? era

By Susan Thomas | The rise of social media and real-time advocacy have re-written the community outreach rules companies followed for decades. But many American firms are dragging their feet as they approach “Community Relations 2.0,” Boston College researchers ... Read more »

New online Member Community

By Susan Thomas | The Boston College Center has launched its new online Member Community! Created exclusively for Boston College Center members, the online community is a place for members to learn, collaborate and support one another, while communicating ... Read more »

Consumers expect brands to support causes

By Susan Thomas | The 2009 PR Week / Barkley Cause Survey uncovers that while consumers have decreased spending on charitable giving, 91% expect companies to fill that gap and showcase their commitment to the greater good (up from ... Read more »