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Keeping Texans Healthy by Removing Barriers to Preventative Healthcare
The Caring Foundation of Texas has been committed to keeping Texans healthy by removing barriers to preventive healthcare since 1991. Many families in Texas cannot access various healthcare services because of financial restrictions, geographical obstacles, time limitations, and more. The Care Van is the Caring Foundation’s signature program providing access to immunizations, oral care, preventive…
Read MoreFundraising During a Crisis: What Nonprofits Can Do
Fundraising during a crisis is a challenge—donors want to be careful with their money, but they also want to continue supporting their favorite nonprofits. Here are six tips for fundraising during these difficult times—you can use these tips to spread awareness and bring in some income. 1. Be Transparent The world has changed because of…
Read MoreWorld Habitat Day: Recognizing the Basic Right of Everyone to Adequate Shelter
In 1985 the United Nations designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter. The Day is also intended to remind the world that we all have the power and…
Read MoreBridging Racial Inequities with an HBCU Education
This year has been historic in so many ways – a global pandemic, social unrest, and increased awareness of racial inequities and injustice. Many Americans want to help, but do not know what to do. Many have taken to the streets to join protests, but once those demonstrations are over, what will change? Where will…
Read MoreThe Fight Against Childhood Hunger is More Important Than Ever
As COVID-19 drives economic instability across the nation, it has been estimated that 1 in 4 children in the U.S. now suffers from food insecurity—in effect not knowing where their next meal will come from. With this increased level of hardship among America’s most vulnerable, generous donors like you are now more important than ever…
Read MoreWorld Alzheimer’s Day is September 21st
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning. According to BrightFocus, over 50 million people live with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias in the world today, and if breakthroughs are not discovered, rates could exceed 152 million by 2050. Each year on September 21st, organizations around the…
Read MoreChildhood Cancer Awareness Month
Every September, childhood cancer organizations around the world come together in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, with a goal to increase awareness and raise funds for those affected by childhood cancer. According to CureSearch, each year more than 15,000 children in the U.S. alone are diagnosed with cancer. And for those who survive, as many as…
Read MoreWorld Contraception Day is September 26th
Fourteen years ago, September 26th was declared as World Contraception Day, where organizations commit to eliminating unmet need and unintended pregnancies. According to Population Connection, 214 million women wish to avoid pregnancy but have an unmet need for contraception. In the United States, 45% of pregnancies are unintended; of those unintended pregnancies, 58% (1.6 million)…
Read More4 Ways to Foster Great Employee Engagement
Employee engagement is a key part of maintaining a successful business. As reported by America’s Charities, 88 percent of company leaders believe employee engagement programs effectively attract and retain talent, and statistics from Gallup show businesses with high employee engagement have: 41% reduction in absenteeism 17% increase in productivity 24% less turnover in high-turnover organizations 59%…
Read More2020 Event Survey – Complete by September 11
We’re gearing up for campaign season events! To ensure the appropriate person(s) from your organization receives invitations to maximize your organization’s virtual event presence this year, please complete our Fall 2020 Campaign Event survey. Note: For those members who have more than one representative with us, please know the survey has been sent to multiple people. This survey should only be…
Read MoreHow to Foster an Environment of Equality in the Workplace
Equality and equity in the workplace is an important topic and one that many businesses are trying to tackle. We know that not only are equality and equity valued by employees but that they also benefit your business, too. Diverse companies are more profitable on average. Here are some ways you can foster an environment…
Read MoreRegister Now! Webinar: Preparing for the 2020 Events Season (CFC, State and Local and Private Sector Campaigns)
Events season is definitely not going to be business as usual this year. Register now and join America’s Charities for a Member-only webinar on Monday, August 17, 2020 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT. Our team will talk with you about what you can potentially expect for the 2020 Events season amid COVID-19, what the campaigns are…
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