AN INTERCONNECTED WORLD “The more we study the major problems of our time, the more we come to realize that they cannot be viewed in isolation. They are systemic problems, which means that they are interconnected and interdependent.” Fritjof Capra The Web of Life PANEL VIII: Family and Partnerships for Development

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY “The basic idea of corporate social responsibility is that business and society are interwoven rather than distinct entities.” -Donna J. Wood PANEL VIII: Family and Partnerships for Development

PANEL VIII: Family and Partnerships for Development The Types Evolving Business Relationships Contributions of money and goods Sponsorships of events, activities, publications, and other products. Employee volunteerism with nonprofit organizations as board members, as fundraisers, in developing and delivering programs, and by providing pro bono technical expertise. Cause-related marketing -businesses contribute a portion of revenue generated by specific marketing activities to the nonprofit organizations featured in those campaigns. Social marketing projects designed to create social benefits or behavioral change. NGO / PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." --Mahatma Ghandi PANEL VIII: Family and Partnerships for Development