NCL News Archive
Corporate Leadership Connections (formerly NCL News) is a monthly e-newsletter highlighting best practices in corporate social responsibility work, recognizing United Way National Corporate Leadership companies for their outstanding partnerships with United Way and informing corporate partners of the latest happenings throughout the United Way system. Click here to subscribe.
October Corporate Leadership Connections
In this issue: AT&T invests $2 million, UPS donates NASCAR gear for auction, Bank of America Financial Stability One-Stop Centers, "Today" show guitar auction benefits United Way, Employees mentor youth in Brazil, Companies assist Taiwan in disaster recovery, Publix in-store education, Valero company magazine, Target is proud to LIVE UNITED, Latin America regional impact, Microsoft assists China disaster victims, Spirit of America application, Floods devastate India, CLC sponsorship.
September Corporate Leadership Connections
In this issue: Newsletter gets new name and look, Companies offer resources during tough economy, Kellogg and Olympic medalist kick off campaign, FedEx participates in extreme home makeover, Deloitte honored with Tocqueville award, Kellogg Drop a Jean Size Challenge encourages participants to donate to United Way, Nationwide lights up LIVE UNITED, United Way named largest global nonprofit, United Way CEO joins panel at World Economic Forum, NFL ad campaign features all NFL teams, New Spirit of America application - easier to complete, Diversity and inclusion remain important focus, United Way helps lead National Day of Service, Offer financial education in the workplace and Support flood recovery efforts in Philippines.
Prior to September 2009, Corporate Leadership Connections was called NCL News.
August NCL News (8/27/09)
In this issue: IBM, UPS and The Principal develop women leaders, ITW CEO throws first pitch honoring United Way supporters, Lilly CEO commits to $1 million matching gift, P&G helps kick off campaign virtually, Lilly's popular e-cards provide personal touch, Deloitte professional bikes cross-country for United Way, United Way and United Nations Volunteers develop Volunteer Center guide, Partnering with Obama Administration's "United We Serve," Sports Illustrated celebrates outstanding kids, Relief and rebuilding after Typhoon Morakot, Searching for inspiring personal stories, United Way CEO honored as sector leader, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition partners with United Way, Help prevent H1N1 virus during National Preparedness Month.
July NCL News (7/27/09)
In this issue: Leaders from Congress join Spirit of America celebration, Bank of America helps bring millions to communities, TI's Day of Action, 2-1-1 celebrates its ninth anniversary, LIVE UNITED story search, Give 5 campaign, United Way partners with The Electric Company, Spirit of America Award program revamp, LIVE UNITED social network, Giving USA report, and Share your story on liveunited.org.
June NCL News (6/29/09)
In this issue: NCL Advisory Council meets in New Orleans, Corporate leaders and United Way discuss critical issues in Asia-Pacific, Companies focus on community development in Brazil, Leaders from Boeing, Costco and Wells Fargo climb Mt. Rainier, Take action with in-house volunteer opportunities, Positive messaging during economic uncertainty, Advocate for 2-1-1, Connect with customers through licensed products, New video: I don't just wear the shirt, I live it, How might critical issues change if education improved?, Join conversation with best-selling authors, and United Way helps communities prepare for hurricane season.
May NCL News (5/28/09)
In this issue: Lilly wins Spirit of America Award, United Way Worldwide, Powerful new online tool, Cummins Inc. joins NCL, Delta Air Lines Live United, Hershey's in-kind gifts, Dolly Parton partnership, United Way conference, Service America Act passes, NCL learning opportunity, Campaign tools online, Take action on June 21, LIVE UNITED goodies and Giving restores trust.
April NCL News (4/22/09)
In this issue: Spirit of America judges, Special invitation in Taiwan, HIS recognizes United Way, Campaign tools now online, Poland kids initiative, United Way in elite media, United Way ASB, IT leverages partnership in tough times, AL-CIO uses 2-1-1, Take action on June 21, Largo flood recovery, Thank employee volunteers and Face Live United gift.
March NCL News (3/31/09)
In this issue: Agilent hosts Strategic Global Philanthropy forum, Wells Fargo welcomes NCL Advisory Council, Delete AB contest, Qwest employees participate in United Way walkathon in India, Fulfilling philanthropic goals worldwide webinar recording, Kimberly-Clark cooks up successful campaign, Deloitte wins award for United Way toolkit, Air Products retirees encourage peers to give back, Harris Bank and BMO Capital Markets LIVE UNITED, United Way Women's Leadership Summit and FedEx Office offers free printing to job seekers.
February NCL News (2/25/09)
In this issue: Intel volunteers 1 million hours, Wal-Mart grants $3.6 million, Campaign increases, Spirit of America deadline, BNYM commits $500,000, MetLife impacts communities, Webinar—global grantmaking, Alternative Spring Break, Victory for children’s health, Australia wildfires, 2-1-1 connects, Edelman’s Trust Barometer, United Way brand tips and Sponsorship opportunity.
January NCL News (1/27/09)
In this issue: UPS pledges $60 million, Campaign increases, JCPenney helps youth, Global philanthropy forum, Spirit of America application, Battlestar Galactica auction benefits United Way, SLC sponsorship opportunity, Ford honors volunteer and Storm the Hill.
December NCL News (12/17/2008)
In this issue: Happy Holidays, Target brightens the holiday, Webinar executive summary, United Way Mumbai, 3M, Cargill and IP worldwide partnership, Student United Way, New York Life Signature Club, Holiday family volunteer ideas United Way Women leaders, WellPoint CEO leads by example, United Way Capitol Hill Day, NFL & United Way Thanksgiving halftime show, LIVE UNITED flash mob and CNN Heroes.
November NCL News (11/19/08)
In this issue: Tools for saying thank you, including: New York TImes thank-you ad, thank-you video, thank-you posters, United Way Spirit of America application, and more.
October NCL News (10/28/08)
In this issue: Agilent India launches first United Way campaign, Save the date—economic conditions webinar, Costco website features opportunity to give, Use 2-1-1 to connect employees with critical services, Publix encourages communities to LIVE UNITED, Companies assist with long-term hurricane recovery, United Way Alternative Spring Break 2009 KPMG, PwC, and P&G support Costa Rica, FedEx volunteers provide disaster preparedness and relief, The Principal volunteers hit a homerun, Abbott focuses on early education, NFL players LIVE UNITED, Education, income and health and United Way shares global vision.
September NCL News (9/24/08)
In this issue: KPMG joins NCL, IBM features United Way on CNBC, Hurricane updates, Special K and United Way, Vote, American Express Members Project, Companies embrace LIVE UNITED, LIVE UNITED featured on MSN, Floods devastate Bihar, India, United Way CEO honored, Learn more about Gen Y and New Truist website.
August NCL News (8/27/08)
In this issue: United Way of Bengaluru opens, Special K Challenge, SUPERVALU stores LIVE UNITED, "The Office” United Way campaign, Bank of America’s United Way ads, Macy’s Shop for a Cause, Publix brings success to Day of Action, JCPenney Day of Giving Back, Microsoft’s Loaned Executives, United Way—a global movement, Get your LIVE UNITED t-shirts, Success stories, Running America, United Way Women’s Leadership Summit , CSR lures MBA grads and BBB Accredited Charity.
July NCL News (7/25/08)
In this issue: Global Summit, Charitable giving in a tough economy, Comcast Cares Day, Bank of New York Mellon in Australia, JCPenney Round-Up, United eWay is now Truist, United Way 10,000 Hours Show, Online campaign tools, Drop-in newsletter articles, United Way Action Alerts, 2-1-1 and Job Exchange.
June NCL News (6/30/08)
In this issue: Midwest Flood Long-term Recovery Fund established, Intel’s community volunteerism recognized, United Way announces goals for the common good, United Way Challenge on Facebook Causes, Deloitte’s Impact Day delivers to nonprofits nationwide, JCPenney highlights United Way role in CSR work, United Way brings communities together, Xcel Energy flags United Way support, Running America and Living United, Day of Action, and Job Exchange.
May NCL News (5/29/08)
In this issue: 2008 Spirit of America Award winner, Asia Disaster Recovery Fund, United Way announces ambitious 10-year goals, Community Leaders convene in Baltimore, Special K Challenge, Lilly’s Global Day of Service, Bush recognizes Deloitte as exemplary corporate citizen, NCL Advisory Council, Big Brown wins big, Developing a culture of volunteerism, and Day of Action.
April NCL News (4/28/08)
In this issue: ASB with 600 young people, Generation Y values corporate social responsibility, Senator Bill Bradley to speak at Financial Stability Summit, Constellation Energy joins NCL, United Way Community Leaders Conference, Smart volunteerism, Tocqueville Tommy Frist pays United Way a visit, Charity donors are happier, and United Way job exchange.
March NCL News (3/27/08)
In this issue: United Way Community Leaders Conference, Thank you Spirit of America volunteers, United Way Women's Leaders storm the Hill, NCL women make a difference in New York, How does CSR affect your bottom line?, and New United Way partnership.
February NCL News (2/29/08)
In this issue: Spirit of America – apply by March 12!, UPS raises $60.8M, IBM releases CSR study, NCL Advisory Council, UW Community Leaders Conference, Publix pumps up UW Brand Forum, Rise in employee volunteer options, Merrill Lynch shares global philanthropy, United Way text-to-give ad, 2-1-1 covers 75% of the U.S., Success stories, Gatorade supports young adult engagement, and Partnership Matter: AT&T and United Way.
January NCL News (1/18/08)
In this issue: Bank of America commits $2 million, IBM equips the community, campaign increases, apply for Spirit of America, NBC's leap for charity, Target's tree success, Deloitte, FedEx and ASB, Comcast's United Way PSA, New York Times ad, long-term Gulf Coast recovery, The Bank of New York Mellon volunteers, The Wall Street Journal and Financial Times, save your pennies, EITC Day, benefits of donating stock, UW International annual report, cold weather preparedness, and Partnership Matters: AT&T and United Way.
December NCL News (12/18/07)
In this issue: NBC takes United Way to the extreme, Happy Holidays to you and yours, Target spreads holiday cheer, Campaign increases!, United Way’s “Wild” night with Xcel, Lilly uses Six Sigma to increase campaign giving, United Way meets with NCL companies in India, United makes its debut on “The Office,” Shell employees “Do Something About It,” Spirit of America application available, Capitol Hill Day – United Way Women’s Leadership Council, Archived webinar on new United Way ad campaign, Cause marketing – an effective investment, Corporate Connections Forum 2008, and Partnership Matters: Williams and United Way.
November NCL News (11/16/07)
In this issue: Deloitte's United Way video game, NEW United Way ad campaign, Publix has United Way support in the bag, Colgate creates bright smiles, UWI "Friends of India", NBCU/GE volunteers, California wildfires, Pfizer’s harvest of hope, Spirit of America application, Philanthropy increases profit, United Way Pennies for Change, General Mills' volunteers, United Way's number one, AT&T & Harris Bank support Chicago, Alternative Spring Break, Workforce development, Success stories, and Partnership Matters: JCPenney and United Way.
October NCL News (10/23/07)
In this issue: Cargill’s Oktoberfest, Weyerhaeuser puts United Way on the air, Kellogg’s United Way spirit, NCL companies in Brazil, UPS CEO kicks off campaign, Leaders meet on financial stability, Home Depot seeks MVP, NFL/United Way ads, Thank you e-card, IRS update, Sponsorship opportunity, Planned giving ideas, and Partnership Matters: NWA and United Way.
September NCL News (9/20/07)
August NCL News (8/15/07)
July NCL News (7/20/07)
June NCL News (6/22/07)
May NCL News (5/11/07)
April NCL News (4/17/07)