Corporate Philanthropy and Community Engagement

We help clients develop and implement effective corporate philanthropy and key community engagement strategies that align with their business objectives and values. Our lawyers advise major U.S. and multinational corporations on structuring corporate giving programs, including the establishment of corporate foundations and the development of community impact projects, all while ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements. Our team also provides guidance on charitable partnerships, cause-marketing campaigns, and employee giving initiatives, helping clients maximize their social impact while mitigating legal risks. We also assist in crafting community investment strategies and navigating public-private collaborations to ensure that corporate social responsibility efforts are both legally sound and strategically effective.

How We Can Help

• Advising corporations on structuring and implementing philanthropic programs
• Creating and managing corporate foundations and employee-giving programs
• Ensuring compliance with self-dealing rules and grantmaking regulations
• Structuring corporate-nonprofit partnerships, sponsorships, and cause marketing
• Designing and optimizing employee giving and volunteer initiatives 
• Advising on ESG and other corporate philanthropy reporting requirements