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Death Before Dying: Death Row Exoneree on Solitary Confinement
Year-in and year-out, America’s Charities raises and distributes more than $35 million for America’s best, most respected 501(c)3 charities because individuals like you donate through your workplace giving program. Because America’s Charities operates with the highest standards of accountability and our members go through a thorough vetting process, you can trust that your donation will…
Read MoreThe Duchess Sanctuary
Year-in and year-out, America’s Charities raises and distributes more than $35 million for America’s best, most respected 501(c)3 charities because individuals like you donate through your workplace giving program. Because America’s Charities operates with the highest standards of accountability and our members go through a thorough vetting process, you can trust that your donation will…
Read MoreWords Stronger Than Actions When Teaching Kids About Giving
Talking to children about charitable giving is even more effective than “role-modeling,” or actually giving to charity, according to a new study released by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. “Role-modeling alone does not appear to be as effective as talking to kids about giving.” “Women Give 2013”…
Read MoreStudents Learn More Math With Teach for America Teachers
How effective are Teach for America teachers? It’s a question that the organization’s critics and fans alike have been trying to answer for years. The Teach for America website points to studies of school districts in Louisiana, North Carolina, and Tennessee, which all found that “corps members often help their students achieve academic gains at…
Read MoreWorkplace Giving Programs: If You Build It, Will They Come?
Your employees care a great deal about supporting causes that matter most to them. That could be in the form of financial support, volunteering or board service. And more than ever, they have greater expectations that you — the employer — will support and facilitate their ability to “give.” A traditional form of employee engagement,…
Read MoreGive Me 5 Minutes & I’ll Tell You How To Give Your Employees What They Want
“Work is simply something to be endured.” Right? BIZZZT – wrong! The average American spends 9 hours, 12 minutes, and 36 seconds ‘Working & Commuting’ on an average workday (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics). So it shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that people want their work – that thing to which…
Read MoreWorkplace giving is more important, more vital than ever.
The economy has put a squeeze on charitable giving and volunteering. Many charities are losing government funds. Foundations are more selective in grant-making. As a result, there are fewer unrestricted dollars available. Without unrestricted funds, charitable organizations struggle to survive. That’s where employee workplace giving comes in. Each year by giving at work, you help…
Read More6 Potential Pitfalls to Avoid with Your Company Employee Giving Model
By Scott F. Black Workplace giving campaigns are making way for a new engagement model and the latest research indicates that if your company is making any of the following mistakes, you’re likely missing out on some key corporate branding and employee engagement opportunities. 1. Failure to Involve Employees Research indicates that employers who engage…
Read MoreWorkplace Giving Programs: If You Build It, Will They Come?
By Steve Delfin Your employees care a great deal about supporting causes that matter most to them. That could be in the form of financial support, volunteering or board service. And more than ever, they have greater expectations that you — the employer — will support and facilitate their ability to “give.” A traditional form…
Read More2013 Youth Advocate of the Year Awards
Year-in and year-out, America’s Charities raises and distributes more than $35 million for America’s best, most respected 501(c)3 charities because individuals like you donate through your workplace giving program. Because America’s Charities operates with the highest standards of accountability and our members go through a thorough vetting process, you can trust that your donation will…
Read More48% of Charity Leaders Say Foundations Are Oblivious to Their Needs, Says Survey
(Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy) Nearly half of nonprofit leaders say their foundation supporters are blind to the biggest challenges charities face and could do more to help them meet rising demand for services, train leaders, and deploy new technology, according to a poll released this week. In a survey of 121 nonprofit leaders, the…
Read MoreFeatured Charity: RMHC
Nothing is scarier for a child than being sick and not having family right by their side. Thanks to Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC), that doesn’t have to happen. Take Max’s story for example. Tweet Imagine your world turning upside down – finding out that while you are trying to recover from a heart transplant,…
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