Global Community Solutions is committed to the dynamic growth and health of our clients. We provide highly creative strategic social investment solutions for our corporate, nonprofit, public and high net-worth individual clients. Ranging from the creation of corporate citizenship programs for our corporate clients, to helping nonprofit organizations identify new “economic engines” to drive their charitable mission. Working with public institutions to help them develop more responsive community-based solutions to the varied demands of their constituents. Or helping high net-worth individuals structure their philanthropic activities so that they can indeed receive what we call a “charitable return on their investment” (CROI). The ultimate objective of GCS is to encourage ALL of us wherever we might work or live to become more personally engaged in creating and sustaining healthy and productive communities.
Executive’s name: Paul B. Thompson
Title: Principal and senior partner, chairman
Company name: Global Community Solutions, Inc
Address: 5620 Paseo Del Norte, Suite 127-524
Phone: (760) 602-1021
Web site: www.globalcommunitysolutions.com
Founded: August, 2005
Prior experience:
Executive Director, Callaway Golf Company Foundation, Carlsbad, CA
President and CEO, Project Concern International, San Diego, CA
President and CEO, MAP International, Atlanta, GA
Executive Director, World Vision Relief and Development, Monrovia, CA
Sr. VP for Advocacy and Education, World Vision, Inc. Monrovia, CA
Source of starting capital: start-up capital came from the company partners
Company was launched in late 2004
Average hours worked weekly: 60 +
Number of teammates: Two other business partners and several associates
Residence: Carlsbad, CA
Family: Wife Konny, 4 Children: Daughter -Jenelle, 23 lives in Oceanside with our grandson Drew; Son – Blake, 19; Daughter – Brittany, 17; Son – Josh, 15.
Hobbies: Surf Kayaking, Reading, dinner and BBQing with family and friends, love to work in the yard.
What got you into this business? We are seeing the growing interest in other parts of the country and the world especially in Europe, Australia and New Zealand in corporate citizenship and the growing economic impact of the nonprofit community…often referred to as the Third Sector. We saw this as a great market with substantial opportunity for us to become a trendsetting company.
What makes your business a standout? Global corporate citizenship and strategic social investment are still at an early developmental stage. Models of citizenship and community social investment have only recently begun to take shape throughout the US. GCS plays a very important role in linking successful models of strategic social investment to corporate, nonprofit and public environments. We have designed GCS to be global in scope, stimulating new thinking by bringing in perspectives from around the world that are relevant to the local context. Drawbacks to your line of business: Many companies, nonprofit organizations and public institutions are still stuck in old paradigms and models that need to be revised.
Why is your company headquartered in Carlsbad? Can you imagine a better place?
How do you plan to grow? Thus far our growth has been entirely through word of mouth as we successfully complete client engagements. Toughest career decision: Deciding to step out on our own and launch GCS.
Ongoing challenges: Paying attention to the need to keep the “client pipeline” full while focusing our prime attention on fulfilling our present client’s expectations to the best of our abilities.
Best way to stay competitive: Read, study, and innovate and always trying to exceed client expectations in the deliverables that we provide. In five years, where would you like your business to be? A much firmer place in the corporate citizenship arena both in the US and internationally.
What does your company contribute to the Carlsbad community? We are VERY proud to be based in Carlsbad and to be citizens of this community. We strongly believe that there is a community-based solution for each community-based problem…we may not be able to personally engage in every issue but we want to be part of building our community. What are your guiding principles?
Our Vision: “We endeavor to be the counsel of choice providing results-oriented strategies that transform the capacity of businesses and organizations to impact their community.”
Our Mission: “GCS provides strategic social investment counsel to corporations, nonprofit organizations, public institutions and high net-worth individuals.”
Our Values:
1. We are results oriented…GCS strives for results and success.
2. We innovate … The future of GCS is assured only as it welcomes and rewards innovation, creativity and resourcefulness.
3. We are client-focused .. Serving our clients is our driving force.
4. We are committed to excellence…We provide the best quality in all of our products and services.
5. We believe in people … People are our most important resource.
6. We seek teamwork and collaboration…We provide a positive and challenging environment that supports the achievement of our mission and fosters team spirit.
7. We strive for integrity and openness … GCS values trust, sincerity, honesty, and candor in relationships both personally and professionally.
8. We are good corporate citizens … We value a positive corporate image and are sensitive to our corporate responsibilities to give back to our community.
What’s one thing other people no not know about you? I have traveled to over 110 countries in the world over the past 30 years of my career.
What would you change if you could do it all over again? Moved to Carlsbad sooner than I did!!
Choice for a second career: Director of the Peace Corps
People you look up to and why: My wife!! She is an amazing person! David Cooperrider, Father of Appreciative Inquiry and Professor at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western. Ted Engstrom, former President and CEO of World Vision and my personal mentor of 12 years.
Favorite movie: Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Favorite quote: “Our greatness is truly defined by our goodness!”
Advice for new entrepreneurs: Be clear about your mission, plan well, have a solid support structure in place and then get busy going after business.
Executive’s name: Paul B. Thompson
Title: Principal and senior partner, chairman
Company name: Global Community Solutions, Inc
Address: 5620 Paseo Del Norte, Suite 127-524
Phone: (760) 602-1021
Web site: www.globalcommunitysolutions.com
Founded: August, 2005
Prior experience:
Executive Director, Callaway Golf Company Foundation, Carlsbad, CA
President and CEO, Project Concern International, San Diego, CA
President and CEO, MAP International, Atlanta, GA
Executive Director, World Vision Relief and Development, Monrovia, CA
Sr. VP for Advocacy and Education, World Vision, Inc. Monrovia, CA
Source of starting capital: start-up capital came from the company partners
Company was launched in late 2004
Average hours worked weekly: 60 +
Number of teammates: Two other business partners and several associates
Residence: Carlsbad, CA
Family: Wife Konny, 4 Children: Daughter -Jenelle, 23 lives in Oceanside with our grandson Drew; Son – Blake, 19; Daughter – Brittany, 17; Son – Josh, 15.
Hobbies: Surf Kayaking, Reading, dinner and BBQing with family and friends, love to work in the yard.
What got you into this business? We are seeing the growing interest in other parts of the country and the world especially in Europe, Australia and New Zealand in corporate citizenship and the growing economic impact of the nonprofit community…often referred to as the Third Sector. We saw this as a great market with substantial opportunity for us to become a trendsetting company.
What makes your business a standout? Global corporate citizenship and strategic social investment are still at an early developmental stage. Models of citizenship and community social investment have only recently begun to take shape throughout the US. GCS plays a very important role in linking successful models of strategic social investment to corporate, nonprofit and public environments. We have designed GCS to be global in scope, stimulating new thinking by bringing in perspectives from around the world that are relevant to the local context. Drawbacks to your line of business: Many companies, nonprofit organizations and public institutions are still stuck in old paradigms and models that need to be revised.
Why is your company headquartered in Carlsbad? Can you imagine a better place?
How do you plan to grow? Thus far our growth has been entirely through word of mouth as we successfully complete client engagements. Toughest career decision: Deciding to step out on our own and launch GCS.
Ongoing challenges: Paying attention to the need to keep the “client pipeline” full while focusing our prime attention on fulfilling our present client’s expectations to the best of our abilities.
Best way to stay competitive: Read, study, and innovate and always trying to exceed client expectations in the deliverables that we provide. In five years, where would you like your business to be? A much firmer place in the corporate citizenship arena both in the US and internationally.
What does your company contribute to the Carlsbad community? We are VERY proud to be based in Carlsbad and to be citizens of this community. We strongly believe that there is a community-based solution for each community-based problem…we may not be able to personally engage in every issue but we want to be part of building our community. What are your guiding principles?
Our Vision: “We endeavor to be the counsel of choice providing results-oriented strategies that transform the capacity of businesses and organizations to impact their community.”
Our Mission: “GCS provides strategic social investment counsel to corporations, nonprofit organizations, public institutions and high net-worth individuals.”
Our Values:
1. We are results oriented…GCS strives for results and success.
2. We innovate … The future of GCS is assured only as it welcomes and rewards innovation, creativity and resourcefulness.
3. We are client-focused .. Serving our clients is our driving force.
4. We are committed to excellence…We provide the best quality in all of our products and services.
5. We believe in people … People are our most important resource.
6. We seek teamwork and collaboration…We provide a positive and challenging environment that supports the achievement of our mission and fosters team spirit.
7. We strive for integrity and openness … GCS values trust, sincerity, honesty, and candor in relationships both personally and professionally.
8. We are good corporate citizens … We value a positive corporate image and are sensitive to our corporate responsibilities to give back to our community.
What’s one thing other people no not know about you? I have traveled to over 110 countries in the world over the past 30 years of my career.
What would you change if you could do it all over again? Moved to Carlsbad sooner than I did!!
Choice for a second career: Director of the Peace Corps
People you look up to and why: My wife!! She is an amazing person! David Cooperrider, Father of Appreciative Inquiry and Professor at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western. Ted Engstrom, former President and CEO of World Vision and my personal mentor of 12 years.
Favorite movie: Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Favorite quote: “Our greatness is truly defined by our goodness!”
Advice for new entrepreneurs: Be clear about your mission, plan well, have a solid support structure in place and then get busy going after business.
Global Community Solutions is committed to the dynamic growth and health of our clients. We provide highly creative strategic social investment solutions for our corporate, nonprofit, public and high net-worth individual clients. Ranging from the creation of corporate citizenship programs for our corporate clients, to helping nonprofit organizations identify new “economic engines” to drive their charitable mission. Working with public institutions to help them develop more responsive community-based solutions to the varied demands of their constituents. Or helping high net-worth individuals structure their philanthropic activities so that they can indeed receive what we call a “charitable return on their investment” (CROI). The ultimate objective of GCS is to encourage ALL of us wherever we might work or live to become more personally engaged in creating and sustaining healthy and productive communities.
Executive”s name: Paul B. Thompson
Title: Principal and senior partner, chairman
Company name: Global Community Solutions, Inc
Address: 5620 Paseo Del Norte, Suite 127-524
Phone: (760) 602-1021
Web site: www.globalcommunitysolutions.com
Founded: August, 2005
Prior experience:
Executive Director, Callaway Golf Company Foundation, Carlsbad, CA
President and CEO, Project Concern International, San Diego, CA
President and CEO, MAP International, Atlanta, GA
Executive Director, World Vision Relief and Development, Monrovia, CA
Sr. VP for Advocacy and Education, World Vision, Inc. Monrovia, CA
Source of starting capital: start-up capital came from the company partners
Company was launched in late 2004
Average hours worked weekly: 60 +
Number of teammates: Two other business partners and several associates
Residence: Carlsbad, CA
Family: Wife Konny, 4 Children: Daughter -Jenelle, 23 lives in Oceanside with our grandson Drew; Son – Blake, 19; Daughter – Brittany, 17; Son – Josh, 15.
Hobbies: Surf Kayaking, Reading, dinner and BBQing with family and friends, love to work in the yard.
What got you into this business? We are seeing the growing interest in other parts of the country and the world especially in Europe, Australia and New Zealand in corporate citizenship and the growing economic impact of the nonprofit community…often referred to as the Third Sector. We saw this as a great market with substantial opportunity for us to become a trendsetting company.
What makes your business a standout? Global corporate citizenship and strategic social investment are still at an early developmental stage. Models of citizenship and community social investment have only recently begun to take shape throughout the US. GCS plays a very important role in linking successful models of strategic social investment to corporate, nonprofit and public environments. We have designed GCS to be global in scope, stimulating new thinking by bringing in perspectives from around the world that are relevant to the local context. Drawbacks to your line of business: Many companies, nonprofit organizations and public institutions are still stuck in old paradigms and models that need to be revised.
Why is your company headquartered in Carlsbad? Can you imagine a better place?
How do you plan to grow? Thus far our growth has been entirely through word of mouth as we successfully complete client engagements. Toughest career decision: Deciding to step out on our own and launch GCS.
Ongoing challenges: Paying attention to the need to keep the “client pipeline” full while focusing our prime attention on fulfilling our present client”s expectations to the best of our abilities.
Best way to stay competitive: Read, study, and innovate and always trying to exceed client expectations in the deliverables that we provide. In five years, where would you like your business to be? A much firmer place in the corporate citizenship arena both in the US and internationally.
What does your company contribute to the Carlsbad community? We are VERY proud to be based in Carlsbad and to be citizens of this community. We strongly believe that there is a community-based solution for each community-based problem…we may not be able to personally engage in every issue but we want to be part of building our community. What are your guiding principles?
Our Vision: “We endeavor to be the counsel of choice providing results-oriented strategies that transform the capacity of businesses and organizations to impact their community.”
Our Mission: “GCS provides strategic social investment counsel to corporations, nonprofit organizations, public institutions and high net-worth individuals.”
Our Values:
1. We are results oriented…GCS strives for results and success.
2. We innovate … The future of GCS is assured only as it welcomes and rewards innovation, creativity and resourcefulness.
3. We are client-focused .. Serving our clients is our driving force.
4. We are committed to excellence…We provide the best quality in all of our products and services.
5. We believe in people … People are our most important resource.
6. We seek teamwork and collaboration…We provide a positive and challenging environment that supports the achievement of our mission and fosters team spirit.
7. We strive for integrity and openness … GCS values trust, sincerity, honesty, and candor in relationships both personally and professionally.
8. We are good corporate citizens … We value a positive corporate image and are sensitive to our corporate responsibilities to give back to our community.
What”s one thing other people no not know about you? I have traveled to over 110 countries in the world over the past 30 years of my career.
What would you change if you could do it all over again? Moved to Carlsbad sooner than I did!!
Choice for a second career: Director of the Peace Corps
People you look up to and why: My wife!! She is an amazing person! David Cooperrider, Father of Appreciative Inquiry and Professor at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western. Ted Engstrom, former President and CEO of World Vision and my personal mentor of 12 years.
Favorite movie: Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Favorite quote: “Our greatness is truly defined by our goodness!”
Advice for new entrepreneurs: Be clear about your mission, plan well, have a solid support structure in place and then get busy going after business.
Executive”s name: Paul B. Thompson
Title: Principal and senior partner, chairman
Company name: Global Community Solutions, Inc
Address: 5620 Paseo Del Norte, Suite 127-524
Phone: (760) 602-1021
Web site: www.globalcommunitysolutions.com
Founded: August, 2005
Prior experience:
Executive Director, Callaway Golf Company Foundation, Carlsbad, CA
President and CEO, Project Concern International, San Diego, CA
President and CEO, MAP International, Atlanta, GA
Executive Director, World Vision Relief and Development, Monrovia, CA
Sr. VP for Advocacy and Education, World Vision, Inc. Monrovia, CA
Source of starting capital: start-up capital came from the company partners
Company was launched in late 2004
Average hours worked weekly: 60 +
Number of teammates: Two other business partners and several associates
Residence: Carlsbad, CA
Family: Wife Konny, 4 Children: Daughter -Jenelle, 23 lives in Oceanside with our grandson Drew; Son – Blake, 19; Daughter – Brittany, 17; Son – Josh, 15.
Hobbies: Surf Kayaking, Reading, dinner and BBQing with family and friends, love to work in the yard.
What got you into this business? We are seeing the growing interest in other parts of the country and the world especially in Europe, Australia and New Zealand in corporate citizenship and the growing economic impact of the nonprofit community…often referred to as the Third Sector. We saw this as a great market with substantial opportunity for us to become a trendsetting company.
What makes your business a standout? Global corporate citizenship and strategic social investment are still at an early developmental stage. Models of citizenship and community social investment have only recently begun to take shape throughout the US. GCS plays a very important role in linking successful models of strategic social investment to corporate, nonprofit and public environments. We have designed GCS to be global in scope, stimulating new thinking by bringing in perspectives from around the world that are relevant to the local context. Drawbacks to your line of business: Many companies, nonprofit organizations and public institutions are still stuck in old paradigms and models that need to be revised.
Why is your company headquartered in Carlsbad? Can you imagine a better place?
How do you plan to grow? Thus far our growth has been entirely through word of mouth as we successfully complete client engagements. Toughest career decision: Deciding to step out on our own and launch GCS.
Ongoing challenges: Paying attention to the need to keep the “client pipeline” full while focusing our prime attention on fulfilling our present client”s expectations to the best of our abilities.
Best way to stay competitive: Read, study, and innovate and always trying to exceed client expectations in the deliverables that we provide. In five years, where would you like your business to be? A much firmer place in the corporate citizenship arena both in the US and internationally.
What does your company contribute to the Carlsbad community? We are VERY proud to be based in Carlsbad and to be citizens of this community. We strongly believe that there is a community-based solution for each community-based problem…we may not be able to personally engage in every issue but we want to be part of building our community. What are your guiding principles?
Our Vision: “We endeavor to be the counsel of choice providing results-oriented strategies that transform the capacity of businesses and organizations to impact their community.”
Our Mission: “GCS provides strategic social investment counsel to corporations, nonprofit organizations, public institutions and high net-worth individuals.”
Our Values:
1. We are results oriented…GCS strives for results and success.
2. We innovate … The future of GCS is assured only as it welcomes and rewards innovation, creativity and resourcefulness.
3. We are client-focused .. Serving our clients is our driving force.
4. We are committed to excellence…We provide the best quality in all of our products and services.
5. We believe in people … People are our most important resource.
6. We seek teamwork and collaboration…We provide a positive and challenging environment that supports the achievement of our mission and fosters team spirit.
7. We strive for integrity and openness … GCS values trust, sincerity, honesty, and candor in relationships both personally and professionally.
8. We are good corporate citizens … We value a positive corporate image and are sensitive to our corporate responsibilities to give back to our community.
What”s one thing other people no not know about you? I have traveled to over 110 countries in the world over the past 30 years of my career.
What would you change if you could do it all over again? Moved to Carlsbad sooner than I did!!
Choice for a second career: Director of the Peace Corps
People you look up to and why: My wife!! She is an amazing person! David Cooperrider, Father of Appreciative Inquiry and Professor at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western. Ted Engstrom, former President and CEO of World Vision and my personal mentor of 12 years.
Favorite movie: Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Favorite quote: “Our greatness is truly defined by our goodness!”
Advice for new entrepreneurs: Be clear about your mission, plan well, have a solid support structure in place and then get busy going after business.