Rural areas account for 20% of the total US population—and 97% of the country’s landmass—but only about 5% of large philanthropic grants are directed to nonurban regions. Why is this?
In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Paul Washington, Executive Director of the Governance & Sustainability Center at The Conference Board, joins President and CEO Steve Odland to discuss the Governance & Sustainability Center's latest report on corporate citizenship in rural communities.
Tune in to find out:
· What exactly defines a “rural area” in the United States?
· US company headquarters are mostly in cities; how can companies justify donating in areas where they have no presence?
· What benefits can companies expect when they invest more in rural communities?
For more Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead®:
· Read: Investing in Rural America: Corporate Citizenship and Rural Communities
· Read: Rural Diversity: The Untapped Opportunity for Corporate America
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