Business Nonprofit CONNECTIONS, Inc. Announces Partnership with 1% for the Planet

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Denver, Colorado, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) February 18, 2011 -- Business Nonprofit CONNECTIONS, Inc. joined 1% for the Planet (1%), pledging a portion of its sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on sustainability.

"Business Nonprofit CONNECTIONS, inc. is a great addition to the network. By signing on to 1%, it shows they’re really walking the walk in their sustainability efforts,” says Terry Kellogg, 1% CEO. “They're using generosity as a tool with which to build their business and enabling valuable environmental work along the way. We're excited to welcome them to the 1% family."

“I am very excited Business Nonprofit CONNECTIONS is now a member of the 1% for the Planet community. For us, our membership is one way we can take action on our commitment to support environmental causes,” says Susan Hyatt, Business Nonprofit CONNECTIONS Founder and CEO. “In addition, we are very excited to announce 1% for the Planet will be one of three nonprofit royalty recipients for my new book, Strategy for Good: Business Giving Strategies for the 21st Century.”

Members of 1% contribute one percent of revenues directly to any of the approved nonprofit environmental organizations in 1%’s network. Nonprofits are chosen based on referrals, track record and environmental focus. Over 1,600 non-profits worldwide are included in the 1% program.

“We’ve been averaging at least one new business member a day, and have exceeded over 1,200 members in 38 countries, and a network that has funneled over $50 million of critically needed funds into the hands of environmental nonprofit groups to date,” comments Kellogg. “We are thrilled by the support we have gained as it proves the environmental ethic is trickling upward to larger corporate entities. The shared belief that you can do well as a business by doing the right thing with respect to the environment is clearly apparent. There’s a paradigm shift happening here and it’s happening organically.”

About 1% for the Planet

Started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder and CEO of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, owner of Blue Ribbon Flies, 1% for the Planet is a growing global movement of over 1,200 member companies in 38 countries that donate 1% of their sales to environmental organizations worldwide. Each day, more than one new business joins the 1% for the Planet movement. As a network, the 1% community has become a global frontrunner in funding the work of environmental groups around the world. To learn more about 1% go to: www.onepercentfortheplanet.org.

About Business Nonprofit CONNECTIONS, Inc.

Business Nonprofit CONNECTIONS, Inc. specializes in providing the cutting edge tools, expertise, and best practice examples companies need to strategically design and effectively manage their community giving locally and globally. Their consulting and training programs assist business leaders to develop win-win nonprofit partnerships that help their companies “do good and do well.” For more information go to: www.BusinessGivingStrategies.com.

1 for the Planet     Business Nonprofit CONNECTIONS     susan hyatt     Terry Kellogg