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What do non-donors think about non-profit organizations and the act of giving?
According to a newly released survey conducted by Grey Matter Research (Phoenix, Arizona), “a majority of non-donors have concerns that most non-profits aren’t really solving any problems, and that too much of their money would go toward overhead and expenses to make their gift worthwhile.” However, this survey also revealed that “at the same time,…
Read More10th Annual Employer Awards Recognizes Corporate Leaders & Employees For Exemplary Workplace Giving Performance
(Washington, DC, April 25, 2012) — Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Washington Post auditorium in Washington, DC, America’s Charities held its 10th Annual Employer Luncheon and Awards Program where prominent corporate citizens and community leaders were recognized for their workplace giving campaigns, which resulted in more than $89 million worth of donations raised by…
Read MoreThe Washington Nationals and the Children’s Inn at NIH Team-up to Strike Out Serious Illness
The Washington Nationals are off to a great start this season and one of the reasons for their success is due to the strength of their pitching. The Nats number-one ranked hurlers lead the majors with 144 strikeouts. Now why is the number 144 so important? It’s because each time a Washington National’s pitcher throws…
Read More‘A Chance To Start Over’: Wounded Vets Ride Again
As part of the sixth annual four-day Soldier Ride organized by the Wounded Warrior Project, a group of military veterans has been riding bikes this week around Washington, D.C. and in cities across the country. Many of the bikes have been reconfigured so that soldiers who lost limbs and suffered wounds in war could feel…
Read MoreFeatured Charity: Point Foundation
In addition to providing financial support, mentoring, and leadership training – Point Foundation provides hope to meritorious students who are marginalized due to sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. What does your organization do and whom do you serve?Point Foundation (Point) is the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)…
Read MoreGive Kids The World Celebrates Monumental Achievement
America’s Charities member, Give Kids The World Village (GKTW), recently reached a rare milestone—2 million volunteer hours completed at a single location—that’s equivalent to 228 years, the terms of 57 US presidents or 16,000 four-year college degrees! To celebrate this milestone achievement, GKTW is hosting a ceremony today, April 18th, to honor more than 50,000 American…
Read MoreLorton Community Action Center Celebrates Its Volunteers
There is a common expression that “volunteers are the life blood of a nonprofit organization.” This phrase certainly rings true for the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC), a human services nonprofit providing emergency food and financial assistance along with self sufficiency programs to thousands of individuals in southeast Fairfax County, Virginia. LCAC would not be…
Read MoreMake-A-Wish® Celebrates World Wish Day® on 29 April
Make-A-Wish will observe the second annual World Wish Day, a global day of wish granting, on April 29, 2011 with 1000s of people participating from the 41 countries the Foundation serves around the globe. Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. The…
Read MoreNew HSUS Undercover Investigation Shows Need for Federal Legislation
An HSUS undercover investigation conducted in February and March of 2012 revealed a range of severe problems, including inhumane treatment of animals, at a Manheim, Pa., egg factory owned by Kreider Farms. In addition to keeping hens in deplorable conditions, Kreider Farms is one of the few egg producers in the U.S. which doesn’t support…
Read MoreSpecial Report – Eagle Scouts: Merit Beyond the Badge
New and interesting, independent research demonstrates the significant, positive impact Eagle Scouts have on society every day. The report contains findings that researchers believe proves (with supporting data) that being an Eagle Scout has positive and lasting influences on boys and adult men. Read the full report.
Read MoreVolunteers Needed for Fairfax CASA’s Run for the Children 10k Race & 3k Race/run
Join the team of amazing volunteers who will make the Fairfax CASA’s Run for the Children10K run and 3K Run/Walk a tremendous success. This year’s run takes place on Saturday, April 28, in Fairfax City. We seek friendly, energetic volunteers to lend a helping hand by: •Assisting with pre-race activities (packet distribution) •Helping with day…
Read MoreCorporate Social Responsibility Comes In Threes
A lot of things in life are better in threes; Stooges, for instance. Or, coins in a fountain. Or, little pigs. Or, Bee Gees. Or, Great Pyramids at Giza. Or laws of motion. Likewise, it’s becoming increasingly clear that when it comes to corporate social responsibility the great brands do three things lesser brands don’t:…
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