Corporations currently implementing their CSR programs can benefit from an assessment of their program by an objective third-party. The assessment will result in essential information that identifies which priorities, approaches and opportunities will provide maximum benefit for the corporation as it decides to scale-up or refine its CSR activities.

The data gathered from the conduct of a CSR Assessment and Review of the Industry’s CSR Best Practices will inform into the design and development of a CSR Strategic Planning workshop. The output of this workshop is a roadmap that includes CSR vision and mission, goals, targets, strategies, indicators, staffing, budgets, project design and timelines. The workshop aims to guide the company’s long-term social responsibility efforts, and clarify how these contribute to the achievement of the company's vision, mission and business objectives, as well as the improvement of the sectors they choose to support.

The main objective of this service is to provide information that will enable a corporation to experience and practice deliberate or informed giving, by supporting organizations that meet its prescribed partner criteria, as well as adhere to the principles of NGO governance and ethics. This will be done through the conduct of in-depth research and due diligence on possible NGO partners.

Through this service, we hope to create an ideal CSR partnership, wherein corporations are able to achieve their business and social goals, while non-profit organizations strengthen their community development programs.

This service involves examining industry players and their vision, values, policy statements and CSR-related activities and programs, to assess which CSR programs would benefit the company the most. This research provides a matrix of possible CSR activities that are well-aligned to the corporation’s business objectives.

This service consists of our provision of technical assistance in establishing operational work of the CSR unit, such as assistance in:

• Establishing and equipping a CSR unit or Corporate Foundation;
• Developing and setting-up CSR program policies, systems and processes;
• Developing the corporate NGO’s non-profit Board; and
• Developing CSR communication materials.

To be able to determine how a corporation can best make use of its resources while at the same time, create impact through its CSR activities, a study can be conducted that will look into the general development roadmap of the Philippines.

Specifically, the study will examine the current issues/programs that are being prioritized by the government and donor agencies, utilizing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework. Likewise, it will look into how such issues are being addressed, and how the corporation’s CSR program framework can complement these programs.

To be able to understand the CSR-related context, characteristics and industry-specific issues and requirements, research can be done on the programs of a corporation’s key competitors. The results from this review will give an overview of their programs, projects and best practices, and will inform on decisions to be made on the company’s CSR program direction and execution.

An important aspect in conducting a macro-scale study of a company’s CSR environment is the initial examination of the communities or areas where the company operates. We can conduct a profiling study to help provide an overview on the existing conditions and challenges of these local communities. Attention can be made on current community issues, government and NGO partners and the programs they are implementing in the area, as well as physical and cultural aspects of the communities. Through this study, a company can decide on its CSR program focus.

As a company commences its CSR efforts, we can provide guidance and assistance in building and managing the donor-donee relationship by acting as a liaison or coordinator between the two entities. This may be through the processing and formalization of corporate donations, regular communications and coordination with the beneficiary organizations for monthly progress tracking, and the conduct of site visits to the beneficiary organizations to verify progress, among others.

Conducting post-event evaluation after every CSR activity is necessary to aid the leaders in assessing the overall success of the activity, and identify best practices and processes to adopt to improve future efforts. Therefore, we can implement a monitoring and evaluation process that will seek the feedback from organizers and participants, as an objective third-party observer.

Through this activity, we will be able to compile data and identify critical aspects such as ease of planning, the NGO cooperation and coordination process, volunteer participation, venue, food, equipment, program, beneficiaries’ participation, among others.

Communicating the right message about the company’s socially-responsible activities to its stakeholders is key in achieving CSR success. In this workshop, Venture assists the participants in developing the company’s Key CSR Messages targeted to engage its priority internal and external stakeholders.

This service aims to promote awareness on the responsibilities of an employee volunteer. The session usually begins by introducing the company’s CSR programs, potential activities and the volunteers’ possible roles in each. The session will also focus on the well-being of the employee volunteer, covering topics such as cross-cultural dynamics, psychological impact of their volunteer work on both the volunteer and beneficiaries, and set of guidelines to equip the participants with responsibilities and expectations of an employee volunteer.

In this service, Venture will oversee various grant functions such as planning, coordinating and managing the CSR programs with the chosen partners or beneficiaries. This can include administering the application/bidding for specific equipment, reviewing bids, awarding processes, and monitoring of the programmatic and related financial activities.