Naveen Jain: Helping out
Monday, March 15th, 2010
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a growing trend in the corporate world nowadays. Companies have sought to incorporate within their business the need for helping out, especially those who are in need. It serves as a way for companies to share their blessings and in return, market their companies in a way that transcends their usual business affairs.
Naveen Jain has always been a responsible businessman. With everything that he has achieved in his illustrious career in the IT business, the tireless pioneer has sought various ways to give back and be of service to those who are in need. Through his company, Intelius Inc, Jain has actively supported various charitable organizations with a wide array of advocacies ranging from education, shelter, youth empowerment and even entrepreneurship.
The various charitable institutions supported by Naveen Jain and Intellius include: the Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue, Overlake Service League, Hopelink, Youth Care, Tree House, Child Rights and You, Kindering and Pratham, for youth education and family empowerment; Bellevue Schools Foundation, University Preparatory Academy, College Success Foundation and the University of Washington for education; and even Indian American Education Foundation, the Vedic Cultural Center and CRY India for his fellow Indians’ needs.
Jain likens a successful business to running a successful charitable organization. He believes that in both levels, identifying the problem and giving the most effective solution that will have the greatest impact are the most important aspects to tackle. He has made sure that Intelius goes beyond just giving checks and financial assistance to those who are in need. For him, philanthropy is more than that. Jain has incorporated in his company’s culture the importance of spending time in lending a helping hand to those who are in need. He has made sure that, from the top management all the way down to the employees, the culture of giving is lived and that everyone who works for him is on his page when it comes to helping out. For Naveen Jain, his passion is not just about his business but more importantly, it is about his fellow men benefitting greatly from his help.