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The NGO Sector: Thoughts on Shifting the Mindset of Donors
By Shujaat Wasty I was introduced to charity at a young age. My parents encouraged my siblings and me to put aside a portion of our weekly allowance for those in need and to volunteer during summer vacations. Those experiences were solidified when I learned how charitable my grandfather, a surgeon, had been and by witnessing…
Read MoreMeet SPCA of Central Florida Volunteer, Megan Oates
Megan has been a volunteer at the SPCA of Central Florida for more than a year. Having fostered animals, helped at offsite adoptions, special events, animal receiving, guest greeting, and many other areas of the organization, SPCA of Central Florida considers her one of their superstars. Her first interaction with SPCA was when she accompanied a friend…
Read MoreCreating Meaningful, Long term Engagement Between Companies’ Employees & Charities
Going beyond one-time events of having employees go out and volunteer at a charity, how can corporations form deeper, longer term relationships with charities that create and result in more meaningful employee engagement? In this video clip, Emily Simone, Director of Community Relations for Lockheed Martin, Steve Greenhalgh, Senior Advisor at America’s Charities, and Tom…
Read MoreMCON14 To Gather Leaders and Experts On a New Wave of Cause Work
Indianapolis, Ind. — Achieve, in partnership with The Case Foundation, has announced information for MCON14, the nation’s premier conference for corporate, cause and public leaders who work with Millennial employees and constituents. The 2014 conference, located at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, will gather leading experts June 18-19, 2014, to explore the latest trends…
Read MoreTwo Things You Need to Do Now to Help End Chronic Homelessness in D.C. by 2017
On any given night in the District, there are nearly 1,800 individuals and families living on the streets and in shelters who are considered chronically homeless  – they have been homeless for years and struggle with significant issues like mental illness and chronic health conditions. These are some of our most vulnerable residents. Solutions to chronic homelessness…
Read MoreService Dog Gets Cap and Gown
Like most high school seniors, Desi is excited to graduate next month. Â But getting to this point has not been easy. Â Desi says she “wouldn’t be graduating if it weren’t for her service dog, Walton” (trained by Canine Partners for Life), so Desi is treating Walton to a cap and gown of his own to…
Read MoreMeet the Children: Ashley & Samantha Housel
Life was hectic yet wonderful for the Housel family when identical twins Ashley and Samantha arrived in 2010. It became even more hectic when, shockingly, both twins were diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in December, 2013. Their cancer journey began when Ashley complained of leg pain. Upon examination, her mom, Monique, saw that the leg was…
Read MoreScientist to Study Resilience in Adolescent and Young Adults During & After Cancer Treatment
Evidence suggests that people who undergo cancer treatment as teenagers and young adults have more trouble adjusting to life off treatment than their younger and older counterparts. In fact, these survivors are less likely to attend college or be employed, and often experience challenges with relationships and mental health. Abby Rosenberg, MD, MS, from Seattle…
Read MoreCureSearch for Children’s Cancer Shares Their Impact in New Report
After 25 years of leadership in the field, CureSearch for Children’s Cancer transformed itself in 2013 to maximize its impact in fighting childhood cancer. Â They are driving greater results with funding by supporting innovative, evidence-based research that will quickly bring about new treatment options for children with cancer. Â To do this, CureSearch examined the…
Read MoreFinding Connections to Help Heal a Broken Heart
Mona Santoya woke in the middle of the night to hear her little daughter Genevieve gasping for air. After rushing her to the ER, tests and x-rays revealed that Genevieve’s heart was failing. She needed specialty treatment 660 miles away in Palo Alto, California.Genevieve was immediately transported to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and placed on…
Read MoreJason Collins to be Honored by Point Foundation
Point will present its Leadership Award to Jason Collins of the Brooklyn Nets. Collins is the first openly gay athlete to play in any of the four major North American pro sports leagues (NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL). Collins will receive the award at the Point Foundation’s Leadership Dinner on Friday, July 25 at the Revere Hotel in Boston. Rep. Joe Kennedy…
Read More10 Ways to Balance Profit and Principles
There was a time when corporate social responsibility (CSR)  was simply shorthand for philanthropy. Times have changed and now responsible business practice is increasingly recognised as driving competitive advantage and innovation. Proven benefits for companies that actively engage with their local communities include: winning and retaining customers and clients, improving business reputation, attracting and retaining…
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