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By Ryan Scott

According to the most recentÌýÌýreport, charitable contributions in the U.S. grew 4.4 percent in 2013 yet still haven’t rebounded to peak levels achieved before the economic recession.

But one of the most disappointing aspects of the report involves corporate philanthropy. ÌýLast year, corporate giving fell by nearly 2%, to $17.9 billion.

The drop in corporate giving is troubling for all parties involved. ÌýNonprofits lean heavily on corporations for giving, and when numbers are down they must scramble for alternative sources of funding. ÌýAnd companies are playing with their own bottom lines when they skimp onÌý. ÌýNow more than ever, employees are paying close attention to the philanthropic behavior of corporations and evaluating them accordingly.

So, listen up, Corporate ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ: it’s time to rev your philanthropy engines to a higher gear. ÌýKeep these insightful quotes handy as you accelerate to the fast lane: