Monday, February 28, 2011 marks International Corporate Philanthropy Day (ICPD), an international advocacy day led by the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) and intended to raise awareness for the important role of the private sector in society, to reinforce the business and social benefits of corporate community investment, and to encourage further involvement among businesses.
On February 28, senior corporate giving professionals ring the Opening Bell of the New York Stock Exchange; CECP holds an annual gathering of leading global business CEOs to discuss challenges and opportunities in corporate social engagement; and the United Nations Economic and Social Council, together with CECP, holds a special event addressing the role of the private sector in advancing the Millennium Development Goals. Additionally, the Empire State Building in New York and the Wrigley Building in Chicago are lit in the colors of ICPD, blue and green, to recognize the day’s activities.
The entire corporate giving community, including business leaders, government officials, and nonprofit organizations, is invited to participate. On ICPD, companies and organizations around the world plan initiatives and events, make announcements and commitments, and communicate with their internal and external stakeholders. What are you doing to raise awareness for ICPD among your stakeholders?Tell us on Twitter, use the trending topic #ICPD,
