Comments on: Will good intentions wither in tough times?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:15:45 +0000

Luke, By all means, I would be interested to find out a little more about CFC, so I would certainly be delighted if you could send a few links about it. I can't promise anything with regards to the group writing project due to time constraints, but if I do have a chance, I will see what I can whip up. Mark, Yes, pockets and vision will be key determinants in this regard. For companies which are really on the ropes, some degree of curtailment of CSR spending, at least in the short term, would make sense given that the long term view only helps if you can survive the short term. That said, companies who are not in immediate financial distress would be well advised not to neglect CSR during the tough times, since doing so would likely jeopardize their long term future prospects. Andrews last blog post..Fear factor on the way up

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:47:10 +0000

You have done a very good job outlining this. Much will depend on the depth of a compaines a pockets and the scope of their vision. Some will have myopic vision and curtail their spending and involvement when in the long term this will cause more harm to their business than the short term savings will gain them. Marks last blog post..The Magic Grocer

By: Luke Gedeon

Luke Gedeon — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:57:02 +0000

Thanks Andrew, Well, there is one particular charity I was hoping you could mention. I am trying to promote the Caring for China Center, and I would love to introduce you to this awesome organization. I won't include a bunch of links in this comment so I won't get dropped into the moderation queue, but I can send you other links and answer any questions via email, if you are willing. Luke Gedeons last blog post..Xu Wenli: Biographical Notes

By: drew

drew — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:21:31 +0000

Hi Luke,

Sorry about the delayed response – your post was hiding in the ‘Awaiting moderation’ queue.

It sounds like a wonderful project, and I will certainly help if I can. That said, the deadline is fast approaching, and I can’t think of any particular charities for which I know a great deal about in particular, so I can’t promise anything.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 31 May 2009 22:20:32 +0000

Brad, I hope so too! In addition to ensuring their survival during the tough times, those companies which adopt a more far-sighted approach will want to position themselves to take full advantage of any lasting recovery. In order to do this, they will need to maintain and continue to invest in their brand names throughout the tough times. Andrews last blog post..Will good intentions wither in tough times?

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:47:04 +0000

Andrew, More than likely you are right, but tough times bring out the best and worst in people and companies. I wouldn't be surprised to see some firms step up their CSR efforts at this time. For one thing, organizations that are truly committed will want to respond to the greater need. For another thing, it's smart business. People remember good deeds done in bad times far longer than good deeds done in good times. Here is an opportunity to build a loyal customer base that could last for generations. Opportunities like that don't come along very often. I hope I'm right about this! Brad Shorrs last blog post..How to Prepare Yourself for Launching a Business Blog

By: Luke Gedeon

Luke Gedeon — Fri, 29 May 2009 15:55:37 +0000

Some charities are going to have a hard time, but when you are just getting started, like I am, you don’t know any better. So it is all up hill from here for me and C4C.

The good news is that companies are still giving. Speaking of which, I could really use your help with a group writing project sponsored by Zemanta. They are giving $3000 to the cause(s) that can get the most bloggers to post about them on their blog.

Details are at: http://luke.gedeon.name/donate-blog-post-c4c.html

Luke Gedeons last blog post..Why I Joined Caring for China