Corporations can be a source of grant funding. Corporate grant programs sponsored by large, multinational corporations look identical to the grant programs run by foundations. This include a formal application process and well-defined programmatic areas. Other companies choose to limit their giving to a handful of local nonprofits with support consisting of one-time cash gifts or in-kind donations of goods or services. Organizing Corporate Giving Programs require serious study and consideration. Companies have to properly define its objectives and the reasons why it plans to come up with giving programs. The organization must be clear on what type of support it will offer and the ways of promoting these programs. When this is done, it is most effective for the company to establish its Corporate Giving Program and set the right direction for its Corporate Philanthropic journey. There are 3 types of Corporate Giving. 1. Cash 2. Non-cash 3. Donations of Goods and Services Search "philanthropy primer" on Flevy.com for more details. #philanthropy #corporatephilanthropy #corporategiving #charity #grants #corporategrants #strategicplanning #digitaltransformation #consulting #management #changemanagement #governance #leadership #smallbiz #growthstrategy #mckinsey #bain #bcg #pwc #accenture #deloitte #atkearney #kpmg #capgemini