Customers in the Donation Driver’s Seat
Trying to figure out what charitable endeavors would find most favor with its members, Workers Credit Union decided to join the growing ranks of companies that ask their customers to decide.
Diversity is Not a Cost Center
Since George Floyd’s death, many banks have leapt forward with billions in pledges to communities of color. Those actions should be praised, but lenders must look beyond addressing racial diversity and economic inequality with charity if they want to thrive in a changing America.
An Anniversary to Remember
The Institution for Savings turned 200 this year, but as the bank focused on keeping employees safe and helping customers affected by the coronavirus crisis, celebrations were placed on the back burner, President and CEO Michael Jones said.
Fast Responders in a State of Emergency
After the 9/11 attacks, Leominster-based office furniture manufacturer AIS sprang into action producing 2,500 workstations for employees displaced from the Pentagon. In the middle of a new emergency, founder Bruce Platzman’s company has stepped up again.
‘Welcome Home’ Plates Hit the Roads
For a lot of people, when you see a Realtor in the “community,” it’s often a photo of their face on a “for sale” sign, the side of a car or even a billboard. But if you know a Realtor personally, even just a little bit, then you know they are truly part of the community.
One Person, Helping Many People
Hanscom Federal Credit Union started a charitable foundation seven years ago and in 2018 hired its first social responsibility manager, Laura Galeski.
Finding Opportunity in Philanthropy
It’s the rare company that has not donated financially toward a community project, but the positive impact a local business can make by contributing in other ways can extend far beyond the occasional novelty check.
Partnerships Between Banks and Nonprofits Benefit Everyone
Partnerships between financial institutions and nonprofit organizations that go beyond the traditional relationship benefit both parties, leading to richer, more fruitful benefits for everyone involved.
Guest Post: Maximize Your Year-End Charitable Donations With the CITC
Today’s guest column comes from the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations with a call for year-end donations to benefit local CDCs
Berkshire Bank Announces Bonuses, Other Benefits from Tax Reform
Berkshire Bank is the latest bank in Massachusetts to announce bonuses, increased charitable contributions and a higher minimum wage following the recent passage of federal tax reform legislation.
Citizens Bank Doles Out Bonuses and Donation As Result of Tax Reform
As a result of tax reform, Citizens Financial Group Inc. is giving out employee bonuses and donating millions to the company’s charity fund.
Community Good Works
Bridgewater Savings Bank, Cummings Properties and SpencerBANK are featured in this week’s roundup of organizations giving back to their communities.
Community Good Works
BofA, HarborOne and North Shore Bank are among those organizations announcing changes to personnel in this week’s roundup.
Community Good Works
Arbella Insurance Foundation, Citizens Bank and TD Bank are among those organizations giving back to their community in this week’s roundup.
Community Good Works
Charles River Bank, IC Federal Credit Union and North Shore Bank are among those organizations giving back to their community in this week’s roundup.
Community Good Works
Arbella Insurance, Berkshire Bank, Charles River Bank...
Community Good Works
Bay State Savings Bank, Massachusetts Bankers...
Community Good Works
Clinton Savings Bank, the Massachusetts...Community Good Works
The Greater Boston Real Estate Board, Jeanne D’Arc...
