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How do you get your employees to WANT to participate in your workplace giving program? In my last post we discussed the significant impact that offering more options can have on your campaign and overall corporate responsibility (CR) efforts.  Today I’d like to talk about the remaining two key factors – trust and more involvement. …

America’s Charities is looking for candidates to serve on our Board of Directors and I would like to personally invite you to apply.  Before you say, “Absolutely, sign me up!” or “I’m way over extended already,” I would like to tell you a little about what this special job entails and why it might (or…

America’s Charities is looking for candidates to serve on our Board of Directors and I would like to personally invite you to apply.  Before you say, “Absolutely, sign me up!” or “I’m way over extended already!,” I would like to tell you a little about what this special job entails and why it might (or…

The BBB Wise Giving Alliance said this week it will begin to review direct-mail solicitations, commercials, and telemarketing scripts from randomly selected charities beginning in January. The group will also review materials from nonprofits that have been the subject of complaints to its local chapters or that have been singled out in media reports. The alliance, which…

Last week, we assessed what your company and its employees both want in a workplace giving program and presented some key factors that can make your program successful and stronger. Today, we will dig a little deeper and discuss a key factor, “more options.” Does charity choice matter?  Does it make campaigns more effective? How…

Are you thinking about implementing or revitalizing your workplace giving program?  Take a step back for a moment and assess your company.  What is it your company wants to achieve through workplace giving?  What interests your employees?  If you already have a program, what is it you want to change and what aspect of your…