The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Techniques Activists Use to Influence Corporations

By Harvy Lipman

As nonprofit groups seek shareholder support for resolutions designed to force a company to make changes that benefit the common good — such as reducing the amount of pollution it produces or stopping its use of sweatshops — the key to success lies in convincing shareholders that such changes are good for business.

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