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2015 Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship Conference
The Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship 2015 International Corporate Citizenship Conference is a two-and-a-half-day event uniquely tailored to corporate citizenship and CSR business professionals. Join us in Austin, Texas April 19-21, and envision the future of corporate citizenship. During the 2015 International Corporate Citizenship Conference, sponsored by Dell, you’ll hear from your peers, as well from…
Read MoreSix-In-10 Americans Believe Social Media Is An Effective Form Of Activism, According To New Cone Communications Research
BOSTON, November 12, 2014 /3BL Media/ – A “like” can go a long way, according to the newly released 2014 Cone Communications Digital Activism Study. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of Americans say they are more inclined to support social and environmental issues in a variety of ways, including volunteering, donating and sharing information, after first “liking” or “following”…
Read MoreBest Strategies for Disaster-Relief Giving
By Daisy Maxey In the era of social media, charity begins the moment disaster hits. And that isn’t always a good thing—at least for some donors. The onslaught of man-made and natural disasters in recent years and accompanying pleas for aid can create pitfalls for well-meaning philanthropists. Giving quickly without prior planning could mean donors…
Read MoreKPMG Supports Redevelopment of Junior Achievement Curriculum to Increase Financial Literacy Awareness Among Students
In September, KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm, and Junior Achievement USA (JA) introduced a redeveloped digital curriculum and accompanying technology for the JA Finance Parkprogram, focused on increasing the financial literacy of middle and high school students. The digital and paperless curriculum and custom software – made possible by a multi-year funding commitment from the…
Read MoreCelebrate National Pet Adoption Weekend With PetSmart Charities Nov. 14-16!
Life is full of decisions! But when it comes to adopting, you can’t go wrong. You can find your perfect pet during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend. Join us Nov. 14-16 at your local PetSmart store*. Animal welfare organizations will be on-site at PetSmart stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. They’ll make…
Read MoreHow to Turn Black Friday & Cyber Monday Shopping into An Act of Giving
#GivingTuesday is just weeks away, but before that, Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday shopping will take place first. In 2013, consumers spent $1.20 billion online on Black Friday and $2.29 billion on Cyber Monday, with 2014 online shopping sales expected to grow by 15 to 28 percent. Why does this matter to you?…
Read MoreNew Study Finds Unexpected Source of Giving: Young Women
By Drew Lindsay Conventional wisdom says young Americans are not as generous as older generations, particularly if they’re not religious. That may hold true for most donors, says a new report, but younger women appear to be bucking the trend. Millennial and Generation X women who are single and unaffiliated with a religion give two-and-a-half times…
Read MoreLet America’s Charities Promote Your #GivingTuesday Initiative
Are you participating in #GivingTuesday? Let us know what you’re doing so we can promote your initiatives to our networks. Answer the questions the following form, submit, and we’ll promote on America’s Charities website and social networks now through Dec. 2. Loading…
Read MoreWish Granted: Cancer-Surviving Boy Stars in War Movie
A young cancer survivor with a wish to star in a war movie had it turn into reality, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Read MoreHow Lockheed Martin Provides Ongoing Support to the Military and Veteran Communities
Lockheed Martin sites across the United States are commemorating Veterans Day, honoring their veteran employees, and celebrating the nation’s veterans as well as those still serving. Veterans Day traces its origins to Armistice Day, which marked the end of fighting in World War I, and is still celebrated as Remembrance Day in Canada, the United…
Read MoreFraming Hope for Veterans, From Florida to Alaska
The Framing Hope Product Donation Program, Good360’s partnership with The Home Depot Foundation, has overseen donations to hundreds of nonprofits across the country. Many of these nonprofits are dedicated to improving the lives of our nation’s veterans, so in honor of Veterans Day, we’re sharing the incredible work some of our nonprofit partners are doing…
Read MoreYou Served For America, Now Teach For America
A critical situation, a national opportunity. Teach For America aims to put the leadership power and unique skills of transitioning military professionals, veterans, members of the guard and reserve components, and military spouses to work in our nation’s highest-need schools. >> Learn more by visiting http://www.teachforamerica.org/veterans
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