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By Tim Delaney, Chief Executive of the National Council of Nonprofits For the second time in recent months, a major newspaper has overreached to give all nonprofits a black eye by publishing an article essentially questioning the integrity of nonprofits that have been victimized by fraud or unfortunate circumstances. Tweet On Sunday, the Washington Post’s…

GrantStation released the seventh semi-annual survey, “The State of Grantseeking Fall 2013.”  This report is a survey of nonprofits conducted by GrantStation and PhilanTech to illustrate the current state of grantseeking in the U.S.  Highlights from the Fall 2013 Report: The number of award recipients during the first six months of 2013 increased by 21% compared to the Fall 2012 survey. In this survey,…

In the winter of 2006, a killer lurked in a dark cave in upstate New York. That’s where the first incidence of a deadly fungal disease called white-nose syndrome (WNS) was recorded. The bat-killing fungus is thought to have hitched a ride from Europe on the shoes or clothing of someone who then went caving…

Sandra loves her children so much and wants to provide for them. That’s why she dreads the end of each month.  “We get very low on food, so I don’t eat very much so I make sure they do have food,” she says. “There’s times we’re barely able to make it through.”  Sandra and her…

A new survey of high school students shows that three out of four (77 percent) don’t drink alcohol. As part of Red Ribbon Week (October 21-25, 2013) — a  nationally-observed week during which schools and communities help raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and alcohol among youth — MADD and State Farm are highlighting…

Simply select the mask you want to send and personalize it with a note below. We’ll add it to one of the goody bags our volunteers will be handing out on Halloween — filled with arts and crafts, games, and toys. We want every patient and their families to get a mask — our goal…

October is National Youth Justice Awareness Month – a time when the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Campaign for Youth Justice and our allies host community events that expose the devastating consequences of children being sent to adult courts, jails and prisons. Across the country, thousands of children are languishing in abusive prisons and jails.…

You are invited to a one-of-a kind event honoring the Washington’s Champion HOGS! Meet famed HOGS like MARK MAY, KEN HUFF, DARRYL GRANT, FRED DEAN and more former players. Also, on hand will be Dexter Manley, Chief Zee, the Hogettes and more. Enjoy a chance to hear tales of the glory days, photo-ops, autographs and…

Miriam’s Kitchen, a nonprofit that has been providing meals, case management and mental health treatment to individuals in need for the past 30 years in the District, is now shifting its focus to chronic homelessness in the nation’s capital. The nonprofit, housed in the stately Western Presbyterian Church in Foggy Bottom, views its new mission…

Reusing and retrofitting vacant and underused buildings, including more than 10 million square feet of vacant space in the urban core, can help Los Angeles grow more sustainability and meet demands for creative office space and housing, according to a study released today.  The report, Learning from Los Angeles, developed by the Partnership for Building…

Portal provides interactive resources for parents, educators, and students to guide discussions about money. Colorado Springs, Colo. – October 7, 2013 – Junior Achievement and T. Rowe Price have partnered to develop a new web portal, available at moneyconfidentkids.com/ja, designed to serve as a go-to resource on financial education for parents, educators, and students.  The…