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You 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
Read More5 ways to honor veterans beyond Veterans Day
By Ashley Fantz (CNN) — Tuesday is Veterans Day, and there will be speeches and parades. “Thank you for your service,” the phrase that’s come to define how America expresses gratitude for its men and women in uniform, will be said, a lot. But what does a holiday — a single day — really mean to the 19.6…
Read MoreFellowship of Christian Athletes Celebrates 60th Anniversary Today!
Congratulations to our member, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), on 60 years of incredible work! The video below presents FCA’s history and culture, since its inception in 1954 until now. And, while FCA was first incorporated in 1954, that date came seven long years after God placed a dream in the heart of a young…
Read MoreWhy Few Baby Boomers are into Volunteering
Baby Boomers are deemed as a vital part of the volunteer sector. Those who are aged 55 and above are born at a time where their age can be used as an advantage now.  According to recent statistics about volunteering in the United States, the number of Baby Boomer volunteers is taking a dip. Let’s take…
Read MoreAn Interview with FARE’s New CEO, James R. Baker, Jr. MD
FARE recently announced the appointment of James R. Baker, Jr., MD as chief executive officer and chief medical officer. Jim has been serving as interim CEO since the departure of FARE’s previous CEO, John Lehr, at the end of August. He has served on FARE’s Research Advisory Board for a number of years, helping set the research strategy for…
Read MoreThe Children’s Inn at NIH Announces New CEO
Kathy Russell will be retiring from her role as CEO of The Children’s Inn on January 8, 2015. Kathy has been dedicated to The Children’s Inn’s work through service as a founding board member and as CEO over the last ten years. Kathy has worked enthusiastically and collaboratively with the board since its inception –…
Read MoreStarlight Children’s Foundation Helps Nonprofits Get the Supplies They Need
Founded in 1982, Starlight Children’s Foundation has been a leading global charity that partners with experts to improve the life and health of kids and families around the world. With the help of movie maker Steven Spielberg, Starlight was one of the first organizations to launch its own private social network in the late 1990’s.…
Read More3 Steps to Finding the Right Leaders for Employee Volunteer Teams
By Chris Jarvis When it comes right down to it, the success of your company’s employee volunteering program rests on its ability to form, mobilize, and manage teams across all of the regions in which your company operates. Not only is the global nature of your company a hurdle, the various departments and business groups…
Read MorePhilanthropy Quotes to Keep You Inspired
By Ryan Scott According to the most recent Giving USA Foundation report, charitable contributions in the U.S. grew 4.4 percent in 2013 yet still haven’t rebounded to peak levels achieved before the economic recession. But one of the most disappointing aspects of the report involves corporate philanthropy.  Last year, corporate giving fell by nearly 2%, to $17.9…
Read MoreIndividual Threads No Longer, These Women Have a Greater Purpose
We usually reserve the Dress for Success Blog to tout the accomplishments, advice and stories of others, but we are so incredibly proud about our latest project that we just would shout it from the mountain tops if, you know, there were mountain tops in New York City! We are amazed every day by the…
Read MoreRepublican’s Senate Wins Boost Prospects of Tax Changes for Nonprofits
By Alex Daniels With Republicans poised to take control of the Senate following Tuesday’s elections, it is likely that lawmakers will dig deep into the tax code soon after a new Congress is sworn in next year. While that means added scrutiny on the charitable deduction and the tax treatment of nonprofits, charity leaders are…
Read MorePet Alliance Names Joel Slaven Animal Hero Award Winner
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 23, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando announced today that famed animal trainer Joel Slaven will receive the inaugural Animal Hero Award at its 23rd Annual Furball, presented by SeaWorld®. The presentation will take place at SeaWorld Orlando’s Ports of Call® on Saturday, October 25, 2014, from 6 to…
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