According to the report, “Making the Most of What We Have: Corporate Giving in the New Economy,” corporations and their foundations are showing their support for their communities by marshalling other, non-cash resources. More than 84% of corporations surveyed say they are encouraging more employee volunteerism to offset a decline in cash giving, the LBG Research Institute reports. More than 48% have increased the number of volunteer events this year. And almost 45% report increased participation rates in their employee volunteer programs. (8/26/09)