I’ve seen how important this concept is in business. To be truly successful, companies need to have a corporate mission that is bigger than making a profit. We try to follow that at salesforce.com, where we give 1% of our equity, 1% of our profits, and 1% of our employees’ time to the community. By integrating philanthropy into our business model our employees feel that they do much more than just work at our company. By sharing a common and important mission, we are united and focused, and have found a secret weapon that ensures we always win.
Marc BenioffI have failed a lot in my philanthropy, where I will make philanthropic contributions and they just won't be effective.
Marc BenioffPhilanthropy isn't just about big gifts; it's about participation. It is about the grace that comes from working together.
Marc BenioffSocial embedded business processes that solve concrete needs are key to enterprise social collaboration.
Marc BenioffPhilanthropy can be integrated into business. I believe strongly that companies can be incredible agents of good in the world.
Marc Benioff