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This May Marks the 60th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education Ruling
The landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision, signed on May 17, 1954, marked the beginning of equal access to education for all American students. As the end of May nears, join Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) in celebrating the 60th anniversary of this historic accomplishment as they examine how far we have come, how…
Read MoreLA Galaxy Soccer Club Signs Wish Kid as Left Forward
15-year-old forward Jacob Trainor’s “wish to be a Galaxy teammate” was recently granted by Make-A-Wish® when the LA Galaxy soccer club signed him to be a left forward. The teen from Alabama reported to training on May 20 to begin his wish experience. >> Continue Reading
Read MoreMay 23 – May 27, CNN Hero Mark Bergel and A Wider Circle to be Featured on TV
Earlier this year, CNN named A Wider Circle’s founder, Mark Bergel, as one of its 2014 Heroes (read about that announcement here). Today, we are excited to announce that his profile has been chosen to be featured again on various CNN networks. This is a great chance to watch the piece on air if you…
Read MoreDon’t Fry Day = May 23, 2014
To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind everyone to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors (Read more…
Read MoreDon’t Forget to Make Your Memorial Day Gift
On Memorial Day, we will pause with all of America to honor the memory of those who have given their lives in service to country. It’s a poignant day, which reminds us of the importance of ensuring the lives of all who give the ultimate sacrifice are remembered for generations to come. A donation today…
Read MoreVideos: The New Age of Digital Donor Engagement – Twitterverse, LinkedIn, Mobile and What’s Next
The digital age has arrived faster than many predicted and has already disrupted practically everything it touches—from retail to transportation. Nonprofits also must adapt as the public expects worthy causes to offer the same type of online experiences they receive from others. This panel discussion from America’s Charities 2014 Membership Assembly addresses how innovative nonprofits…
Read MorePCADV’s Partnership With Allstate Helps Domestic Violence Victims Find Safety & Build New Lives
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s (PCADV) mission is to eliminate personal and institutional violence against women through programs providing support and safety to battered women, direct services, public information and education, systems advocacy and social change activities. Violence against women and girls is a global human rights issue, impacting one out of every three women…
Read MoreThrough a Mother’s Eyes
It always delights us to hear from Give Kids The World’s wish families after their trip to the Village. This wish mom takes a step back and shares her unique perspective on her family’s wish trip. By Adrianne Philion I learned that horrible challenges affect children without discrimination. We met families of different races and…
Read MoreIf Your Charity Has a Strategic Plan, Don’t Put it on the Shelf – Market it!
Nonprofits need to have a strategic plan and, more than ever, need to share and market that strategic plan with potential corporate funders and partners. If you have a strategic plan, don’t put it on the shelf – market it! In this video clip, Emily Simone, Director of Community Relations for Lockheed Martin, Tom Watson,…
Read MoreVideos: A Focus on the “Overhead Myth”, Charity Validators and Rising Expectations
Charities face a rising tide of expectations from corporate and employee donors, while maintaining these corporate partnerships is a challenge. At the same time, the digital era is leading to demands for more accountability, transparency and engagement that can be difficult for nonprofits to respond to. This panel discussion focused on the “Overhead Myth” that…
Read MoreHow To Launch A Successful Employee Engagement Program
America’s Charities’ Snapshot 2013 captured the transformation of workplace giving to employee engagement. In ‘Snapshot 2014’, released on April 24, 2014, we noted that engagement is the new standard. And engagement begins before an employee is even on-boarded.TD Bank points this out in their 4 keys to launching a successful employee engagement program. Engagement should…
Read MoreCrowdfunding for Charitable Causes: Advice from BBB Wise Giving Alliance
BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s CEO Art Taylor notes our digital culture has introduced many new ways of contributing to charitable causes. Crowdfunding presents opportunities, but should be used wisely. BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers advice on how to best use crowdfunding and how to avoid potential problems in the following report: >> Wise Giving Guide:…
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