Corporate purpose as a driver of NGO– Business collaboration: models and synergies in successful cases

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Andrea Miralles-Sánchez

Abstract

Corporate purpose has established itself as a strategic pillar in contemporary business management by integrating social and environmental objectives into organizational strategy beyond the maximization of economic profits. This article examines how corporate purpose serves as a driver of collaboration between companies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), proposing collaborative models based on successful cases in Spain.


The research employs a qualitative methodology using content analysis, focusing on four representative cases: Ecoalf and Ecoembes, Holaluz and Fundación FERO, Ben & Jerry's and Red Acoge, and Natura and Open Arms. The results demonstrate how shared corporate purposes enhance the effectiveness of strategic alliances, fostering the creation of social and environmental value. Three key collaborative models are identified: co-creation, strategic synergies, and purpose-driven sponsorship, each tailored to the characteristics and objectives of the respective partnerships.


The study concludes that alignment between the purposes of companies and NGOs is essential for the success of collaborations. It also highlights the positive impact of corporate purpose on the dynamics and outcomes of these alliances. Finally, future research directions are suggested to optimize these models and evaluate their sustainability and long-term impact.

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Miralles-Sánchez, A. (2025). Corporate purpose as a driver of NGO– Business collaboration: models and synergies in successful cases. AdComunica, (30). https://doi.org/10.6035/adcomunica.8608
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Andrea Miralles-Sánchez, Universitat Jaume I

Education in Advertising and Public Relations at Universitat Jaume I. I also completed the Master's in New Trends and Innovation Processes and am currently pursuing a PhD in Communication Sciences. My main research line focuses on the integration, activation, and communication of corporate purpose.

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