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Philly Nonprofits by the Numbers—Financial Overview

In the latest edition of Philly Nonprofits by the Numbers, we inspect the geographic distribution of financial resources across 12 Philadelphia neighborhoods.

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Governance Guides Success: Glenn Booraem, Gupta Governance Institute Industry Chair

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Lobbying Activity of Green Firms is Misaligned with Innovation

New research co-authored by TD Bank Endowed Professor of Finance Michelle Lowry, PhD, examines links between environmental technology innovation and lobbying.

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The Big Questions Behind Getting a Bigger Picture of Nonprofit Activity

Years of research on nonprofit organizations yielded a major platform for Professor of Economics Teresa Harrison, PhD, to help move the field forward.

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The Changing Landscape of Corporate Governance Disclosure: Impact on Shareholder Voting

Director skills matrices, which present qualifications and expertise in image-based formats, are becoming increasingly more common in proxy statements.

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Nonprofits by the Numbers

Philadelphia is home to more than 2,200 nonprofit organizations (NPOs). This month, we examine summary statistics for the city as a whole.

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How Boards Add Value with Portfolio Renewal and Divestitures

Companies that proactively review their portfolio and consider complete divestitures are more likely to create shareholder value, according to PwC’s research.

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How to Plan a Career Transition to Board Director

In this month’s “In the Spotlight” interview Melissa Ludwig, Board Member of the Center for Corporate Governance, shares her experiences and advice.

EV Batteries and the Environment

Mathy Stanislaus, Esq. shares his thoughts on how the electric vehicle and battery industries can address the concerns of consumers.

Tanuja Dehne on the Role of the Board and Committees

Tanuja Dehne, CEO of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, shares her thoughts on the contributions of boards and committees beyond fiduciary responsibilities.

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Geographic Distribution of Philadelphia Nonprofit Organizations

In the latest edition of Philly Nonprofits By the Numbers, GGI examines organizations’ geographic distribution across twelve Philadelphia neighborhoods.

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Antitrust Investigations Raise Market Competition

Paolo Volpin, PhD, and coauthors provide a study of the impact of cartel investigations initiated by the European Commission on companies around the world.

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LeBow Faculty and Industry Expert Team Up for a Comprehensive Breakdown of ESG

Corporate Sustainability for Managers paired an attorney and ESG expert with a LeBow faculty member to deliver of-the-moment insights on a fast-changing field.

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Diversity washing – U.S. publicly traded companies overstate their commitment to DEI.

U.S. publicly traded corporations exhibit significant discrepancies between their disclosed commitment to DEI and their actual hiring practices.

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On a Spending Spree: The Real Effects of Heuristics in Managerial Budgets

Paul Décaire shows that rigid budgeting rules reduce investment efficiency and increase wasteful spending, especially in large and complex firms.