Category Archives: ResponsiNEILity
Hotel shines for Make-A-Wish and Formula One
Austin welcomed over 117,000 incoming races fans during the inaugural 2012 US Grand Prix. Hotels made every effort to ensure their guest’s were treated like VIP’s. One property deserves extra recognition as they went above and beyond to ensure an enjoyable stay … Continue reading
Austin ranked best for…everything and everyone
Originally posted on Austin Business Journal (Colin Pope) – July 20, 2012. — Not a week goes by without Austin showing up high on a best-cities list. When our city can be named a best place for barbeque and burgers … Continue reading
Why working philanthropy into your startup is valuable
Article originally published in Austin Business Journal – There are ways for a startup with limited resources to get involved in charitable activities without continually asking employees for donations. It’s a topic I’m passionate about, as I believe doing good … Continue reading
Circuit of The Americas™ teams with Hotels for Hope to raise money for Central Texas youth-focused charities
. AUSTIN, Texas (May 1, 2012) – Circuit of The Americas™ and Hotels for Hope, the Austin, Texas-based social enterprise that raises funds and awareness for nonprofit organizations that positively impact the lives of children, are teaming up to raise … Continue reading
9 Ways Corporate Responsibility Benefits your Business
. 1. Brand value and reputation – benefits realised from responsible business that improve the value of the brand and/or the reputation of the brand or organisation. 2. Employees and future workforce – benefits from responsible business practice that affects the working life of … Continue reading
New Green Meeting Standards Available
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA.—A collection of eight new ASTM International standards will provide meeting and event planners and their suppliers with specific guidelines and performance measurements for creating environmentally sustainable or “green” events. The standards have been in development since 2007, … Continue reading
Why CSR’s Future Matters to Your Company
Post Originally Published in Harvard Business Review (1/6/2012) – More and more, companies are building long-term commitments to corporate social responsibility. In 2012 the rise in consumer activism and mobility, the Occupy movement, 24-hour accountability (thanks to social media), and … Continue reading
What It Takes to Be a Successful Social Good Entrepreneur
Post originally appeared on Mashable and is supported by FedEx (12/15/2011) – So, you want to create social change by starting something new — that’s quite a noble goal. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as it sounds. Social entrepreneurship is … Continue reading
Hilton and Good360
Hilton Worldwide Partners with Good360 to Donate Reusable Goods to Charitable Organizations MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton Worldwide today announced a partnership with Good360 to connect hotels donating high-quality used goods to charitable organizations that can repurpose and serve needs within their communities. By utilizing … Continue reading
Let There Be Hope
It was a year ago that I attended A Glimmer of Hope’s “Let There Be Hope” fundraising event. 300 people came together to raise $1,081,758 to transform the lives of those living in Robit, Ethiopia. As a messenger of our crew, … Continue reading






