If all leaders thought of helping humanity first instead of the “delivering the numbers or profit” first, imagine how much more relevant our products and services could be.

Donations are a better financial choice than either liquidation or landfill when it comes to unloading product that cannot be moved otherwise, according to a report released today.

In its new study, Women Matter 2010, McKinsey & Company established the link between the presence of women in leadership and better financial results.

Celebrity names make headlines when their charities are being investigated. It doesn't matter whether or not the celebrity has a full heart and means well. And once a charity or donor is questioned, the doubt lingers long after, even if no wrongdoing is ultimately found. Madonna is the latest case where allegations, as yet unproven, have been made with respect to her charities.

Today, corporate philanthropy decisions draw on the collective wisdom of diverse groups of people of all generations and backgrounds, including members of the global community being served, social innovators, customers, employees, and others.

If your company is philanthropic, but you're not matching your executives to nonprofit boards in a purposeful way, then your company is missing out. Missing out on a number of valuable opportunities, including: government and community relations, economic development, leadership development, and effective stewardship of your costly grant-making. This is particularly relevant for companies that are expanding into new markets here in the U.S. or abroad, businesses that wish to engender good will, and corporations that seek to further develop their executives for leadership.

HUD awards $20 million to bring hard luck families back together.

Millions in Pakistan need clean water, sanitary food, housing and medical care. Organizations are now on the ground helping those displaced by the worst floods in 80 years. Here's how you can support their efforts.

With a passion for electric cars, this Oregon teenager has turned an old Bug into a battery-powered ride DIY style.