13 Years. Thirteen years since Strategic Philanthropy began with a vision to help businesses, foundations, and government agencies maximize their impact. Every year has had its challenges, but 2024 felt different—it was a year of refining, adapting, and stepping into the future with clarity and confidence. This past year, we got leaner and…
In August 2024, I had the privilege of serving as a panelist at the Grants Professional Association Regional Conference. During the session, I shared insights on what companies, foundations, and family offices prioritize when evaluating sponsorship and grant requests. Drawing from my extensive experience in corporate philanthropy and community engagement, I offered practical advice on…
This past June, I was interviewed by Voyage MIA for the “Inspiring Conversations” series to talk more about the company, how I started it, the challenges we’ve faced and even included some fun facts about myself. https://voyagemia.com/interview/inspiring-conversations-with-kelly-alvarez-vitale-of-strategic-philanthropy-inc/
Keith Costello, President of Locality Bank and the Making Bank Podcast, recently invited me to discuss my upbringing and how I became an entrepreneur. We talked about the challenges and constant evolution of being a business owner and how philanthropy can be used as a business strategy. The episode is out now and available for…
Recently I was on a panel called “Planning to Thrive: Strategies for Prioritizing CSR in Q3 and Q4” hosted by NXUnite. I was thrilled to have an opportunity to speak to the work of Strategic Philanthropy and my experience in the industry. Check out the recording! https://app.livestorm.co/nxunite/planning-to-thrive-strategies-for-prioritizing-csr-in-q3-and-q4/live?s=74e470a9-ad2a-45a2-b0f1-801796b67fc0#/chat About NXUnite NXUnite is an innovative learning community…
These days there is a day, week or month for almost every cause, charity, nonprofit (or food!). When planning your corporate philanthropy, community relations, corporate giving, or volunteer programs, it’s always good do know what days or months you want to highlight that align with your company or employees’ interest. To make life easier, below…
In 2013 corporate philanthropy accounted for five percent (or $16.76 billion) of the total giving in the U.S. While corporate giants account for millions in giving, the vast majority of the U.S. is made up of small businesses, those with less than 500 employees that also generously give. More importantly, small and medium businesses are…
Charitable giving increased in 2014 – surpassing the pre-recession mark. Giving USA’s report revealed their new figures for 2014. After reaching $355 billion in 2007, giving dropped 15 percent to $303 billion in 2009, according to the Giving USA data, which is figured in inflation-adjusted dollars. Our chart below shows how giving has…
In 2013 corporate philanthropy accounted for five percent (or $16.76 billion) of the total giving in the U.S. While corporate giants account for millions in giving, the vast majority of the U.S. is made up of small businesses, those with less than 500 employees that also generously give. More importantly, small and medium businesses are…
