Corporate Social Responsibility
We believe in taking action to make the world a better place
Stanton Chase serves the planet and our local communities through Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. We're passionate about being a force for good.
We believe that all human beings are equal, that our world and all its inhabitants are worth protecting, and that the most vulnerable among us are the most deserving of our care.
We might be a global organization, but our heart beats locally. Our local offices have their fingers on the pulse of their communities' needs and challenges. This enables us to provide help and support that is wanted and needed.
We see our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as a real responsibility. We know that we are fortunate to be able to give back to our communities and our world. We express our gratitude by striving to be a force for good.
Here’s how we’re trying to change the world
Le Phare Enfants Familles
Stanton Chase Montreal supports Le Phare Enfants Familles, a pediatric palliative care home based in Montreal. Michael Lavoeie, Managing Director, organizes an annual fundraising walk through the city streets to support this important cause.
What began as a solo effort raising $7,000 has grown into a community event. In 2024, over 100 walkers are expected to participate, with a fundraising goal of $130,000. This initiative demonstrates our commitment to making a positive impact in our local community and supporting families in need.
To learn more about Le Phare Enfants Familles and how you can support their work, visit https://phare-lighthouse.com/.
OneHeart
Stanton Chase Nashville and Atlanta are proud to support OneHeart, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of young adults who have experienced foster care or other adversities. OneHeart provides a supportive community and resources to help these individuals develop life skills, pursue education, and secure employment.
To learn more about OneHeart’s work and how you can support their cause, visit oneheart.com and explore opportunities to donate or get involved.
Mornings of Transformation
Stanton Chase Dubai successfully launched the Mornings of Transformation event, an initiative focused on empowering women through dialogue. The first gathering featured four discussion groups, each tackling a specific theme: female leadership, journey to growth for women, diversity and organizational culture, and gender equality in corporate governance.
The Mornings of Transformation event serves as a platform for women to connect, share experiences, and learn from one another.
To learn more about Stanton Chase Dubai’s initiatives focused on empowering women and promoting gender diversity, reach out by clicking here.
Olive Branch International, Inc.
Stanton Chase Los Angeles supports Olive Branch International, Inc., a humanitarian relief organization that provides medical care, education, leadership development, and family support to marginalized populations on three continents. +
Olive Branch International, Inc. is dedicated to improving the lives of those living in poverty, war zones, and refugee camps by addressing their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. To learn more about their mission and how you can support their work, visit olivebranchintl.com.
Thistle Farms
Stanton Chase Nashville and Atlanta support Thistle Farms, an organization that helps women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. The offices contribute to Thistle Farms’ mission of providing a safe and supportive environment for women to heal and rebuild their lives.
To support Thistle Farms and learn more about their work, visit thistlefarms.org.
Ambitious About Autism and Autistica
Stanton Chase London partners with charities Ambitious About Autism and Autistica. Eleri Dodsworth, Partner at Stanton Chase London, is passionate about this collaboration, which aims to tackle low employment rates in the autistic community and create a more inclusive workforce. By working with these organizations, Stanton Chase London is actively contributing to a more understanding and accommodating society for autistic individuals.
Visit ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk and autistica.org.uk to learn more about these charities and how to support their initiatives.
Dress for Success
Stanton Chase Toronto proudly supports Dress for Success, a global non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women to achieve economic independence. Managing Director Cathy Logue and her team contribute to the organization’s mission of providing professional attire, a support network, and development tools to help women thrive in work and life. Dress for Success has assisted over 1.2 million women across 150 cities in 25 countries, and Stanton Chase Toronto is committed to helping them continue this impactful work.
To support Dress for Success, click here to learn about donation opportunities and how to get involved.
Humana People to People
Stanton Chase Bucharest conducted a pro bono executive search to help Humana People to People find a PR and CSR Manager for its Romanian sector. Humana People to People is a nonprofit organization committed to community development and the eradication of poverty across Asia, Africa, and the Americas through projects aimed at environmental conservation, education, health, and sustainable agriculture. It is responsible for managing 1,410 initiatives that touch the lives of more than 16.3 million people.
If you want to contribute to Humana People to People’s mission, you can reach out to them at [email protected].
SheEO
The Stanton Chase Toronto office contributed $5,000 in support of SheEO, a global organization that funds future-changing, women-led ventures focused on creating a better world, in areas including waste reduction, energy efficiency, food sustainability, AI, and biotech innovation.
SheEO is funded by “Activators” such as Stanton Chase who provide financial support and investment to further benefit these activities through their “Radical Generosity.”
Managing Director Cathy Logue has been an Activator since 2016 and maintains an ongoing collaborative relationship with SheEO Founder Vicky Saunders, as seen in one of our Women & Leadership videos.
Rotary: Give every child a future.
James Allen, Director of the Sydney office, has been a member of the Rotary Club of Sydney for 15 years. 2021 will mark the centenary of Rotary in Australia and New Zealand. James leads the Project for the Rotary Club of Sydney, in partnership with UNICEF, with a major $3.5 million project to introduce three vaccines into nine Pacific Island countries.
Women’s Leadership Mentorship Program
The Stanton Chase Seoul office is a sponsor of monthly talks held by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (KGCCI) inaugural Women’s Leadership Mentorship Program – WIR (stands for Women in KoRea and “Us” in German). The sponsorship provides support for monthly events where prominent female leaders are featured as speakers, followed by 1:1 mentoring sessions. Stanton Chase is committed to supporting the advancement of women in leadership roles and supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. https://korea.ahk.de/
Health Clowns
The Health Clowns charity project, a partner of Red Noses International aims to bring ”humor and laughter to people in need of joy”. Jozef Papp, Managing Director of the Prague office, ran in this relay event to support the cause.
Career Move Day
The Stanton Chase Lisbon team consultants dedicate one day per month to counsel people “pro bono” who are actively looking for new career opportunities. In general, this program is done through interviews to help participants to define their career purpose and to develop a plan to pursue it.
Food Banks Against Hunger
Food Banks Against Hunger is a program in Portugal aimed at ending hunger. The Stanton Chase Lisbon team have been participating twice a year since 2011.
Soroptimist
Soroptimist is global volunteer organization that economically empowers women and girls by providing access to education, the single most effective anti-poverty intervention. Monika Kasten has been a member of Soroptimist since 2003. Her club has sponsored St. Mary’s Secondary School in Mutito, Kenya. The sponsorship has provided water tanks, computers, and an irrigation system to allow the school to become self-supporting to grow a garden and sell produce on the local market.
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Therapeutic horseback riding can offer great benefits; in Dallas, riding is offered to children and adults, including veterans, with physical and mental challenges. Finley (Harbaugh) Konrade, Managing Director of the Dallas office, regularly volunteers her time for this cause.
Lamplighter School
The Lamplighter School is a premier early childhood and elementary school in Dallas, Texas. Finley (Harbaugh) Konrade, Managing Director of the Dallas office, is the President of the alumni board and regularly volunteers at the school.
Broken Earth
The Stanton Chase Calgary office donated $1,000 to Broken Earth. Team Broken Earth is committed to a sustained medical relief effort in Haiti to help rebuild and reinforce the healthcare system in one of the poorest countries in the western world. Team Broken Earth is a volunteer task force composed of physicians, nurses, and physiotherapists from across Canada committed to delivering and improving healthcare in Haiti.
Sage Centre & Rosedale Hospice
The Stanton Chase Calgary office donated $10,000 to the Sage Center. This organization provides services that guide children, teens, adults and families through the grieving process as they face life-threatening illness and the death of a loved one (including sudden or accidental deaths). The other center, Rosedale Hospice, provides 24-hour end-of-life care for adult cancer patients.
Habitat for Humanity
The Stanton Chase Calgary office made a donation of $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta. The funds will help support the delivery of housing for working families and their children in Calgary and southern Alberta. Christine Fisher, Managing Director of the Calgary office, noted, “Strong and stable homes build strong and stable communities. We feel Habitat is the perfect opportunity for a high-impact community investment and we are thankful to be a part of the affordable housing solution in Alberta.
Teach for Romania
Stanton Chase Bucharest proudly supports Teach for Romania, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating “life options through quality education for every child in Romania.” The partnership began in 2019 when the Bucharest office provided a pro bono search, led by Cristina Postolache, for the organization’s next CEO. Stanton Chase Bucharest has committed to continue supporting Teach for Romania, and the organizations plan to strengthen their partnership in order to best serve the Romanian educational community.
Aniké
Aniké is a Belgian nonprofit organization which believes every person deserves a fair chance in life, including women and vulnerable children in Guinea Conakry, West Africa. The organization focuses mainly on health care, but also carries out other projects. Aniké – which means ‘thank you’ in one of the local dialects of Guinea – also takes care of children who have lost their parents through accident or disease. Furthermore, the nonprofit takes a stand against female genital mutilation (FGM).
WeForest
The Stanton Chase Brussels office plants 100 trees for every completed search, because they believe in sustainability and doing their part to safeguard the earth. Since 2012, The Stanton Chase Brussels team has funded over 31,000 trees, supporting projects in India Khasi Hills, Burkina Faso and Madagascar Kalamboro.
Sato Project
The Sato Project is dedicated to rescuing abused and abandoned dogs from Puerto Rico and finding the dogs appropriate medical care and a new home. Chris Arnold, Managing Director of the Boston office, and his family foster dogs who are freedom flighted off the island, and they volunteer at rescue facilities in Puerto Rico.
Pro Bono Search
Every year, the Stanton Chase Amsterdam team provides a pro bono search for an international non-profit organization. This project is led by Jan-Bart Smits, Partners in the Amsterdam office. In 2017, the office recruited an advisory board member for Dance4Life. In 2018, the office is working on a Marketing Director search for War Child. This initiative not only benefits the local and international community, but it provides a bonding opportunity for Stanton Chase consultants through the collaborative efforts.
Career Chat
Stanton Chase Belgrade has been promoting talent management awareness in Serbia through their Talent Management Awards since 2014. In partnership with the University of Belgrade’s Career Development Center, they recently launched Career Chat, an event that connects students with top companies. The inaugural event, held in March 2023, aimed to connect students with the business sector, stimulate career planning, and encourage potential internships.
The Norwegian Refugee Council
Stanton Chase Norway proudly supports the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) through a monthly monetary donation. The NRC has been active in Ukraine since 2014. To date, they’ve provided aid to more than 700,000 refugees fleeing the war. Recognizing the urgency of this situation, Stanton Chase strongly encourages all Norwegian businesses to support the NRC’s humanitarian mission. Donations can be made by clicking here.