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Uniting Americans from Coast to Coast, Red and Blue and Every Color, to End Gun Violence
Gun Violence is a national problem that needs national solutions. Almost every day we hear of another mass shooting* in our country. But America’s gun violence epidemic is made up of much more than high-profile media events. Every 16 hours, a woman in America is shot and killed by a current or former intimate partner.…
Read MoreAmerica’s Charities and SmartSimple Partner to Deliver New Cutting-Edge Employee Giving and Social Responsibility Solution
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global blueprint for helping organizations navigate the significant environmental, social, and economic challenges our world faces. Since the 17 global goals were announced in 2015, 72% of companies have mentioned the Goals in their annual corporate or sustainability and impact reports, and 50% have identified priority…
Read MoreAfrican Americans are held back the most by student loan debt. Here’s a solution.
This article was originally posted in the Opinion section of The Washington Post here. Hear Dr. Williams speak about TMCF’s model of corporate diversity solutions leveraging HBCU talent at the 3BL Forum at MGM National Harbor, Outside Washington, D.C. October 29-30th. Our student loan debt crisis is preventing millions of young Americans from purchasing homes, starting families, saving for…
Read More5 Keys to Attracting — and Keeping — Socially Minded Employees
A competitive salary, great benefits and the opportunity to advance are crucial factors for employees when they are choosing where to work. But companies that want an extra edge in landing and keeping top talent might want to consider another key factor: a top-flight workplace giving and volunteering program. According to a new survey of…
Read MoreStarting a Year-round Employee Giving Program: Benefits, Barriers, and Things to Consider
According to America’s Charities’ Snapshot Employee Research, nearly 71 percent of workplace donors say that they want to work for employers who have missions and values that align with their own personal values. What’s more, nearly 6 in 10 workplace donors say they want to work for companies where the culture supports giving and volunteering.…
Read MoreProviding Assistance to Employees Who Have a Sudden Financial Emergency Due to a Catastrophe or Crisis in Their Lives
44% of Americans can’t cover a $400 unexpected emergency expense and only 39% of Americans say they have enough savings to cover a $1,000 emergency room visit or car repair. No matter the scale or severity of the crisis, employee financial stress costs employers an average of $5,000 per employee per year in lost productivity.…
Read MoreWorld Environment Day 2019
First held in 1974, World Environment Day (celebrated on June 5th each year) is a day for raising awareness about environmental issues that need our attention including, human overpopulation, global warming, pollution, and conservation. In recognition of #WorldEnvironmentDay2019, America’s Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members.…
Read MoreFall 2019 Campaign Event Attendance Survey Due June 21st
We’re gearing up for campaign season events! To ensure the appropriate person(s) from your organization receives invitations to maximize your organization’s charity fair and campaign event presence this year, please complete our Fall 2019 Campaign Event survey: Community First members, please complete this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SK87H9W All Other Members, please complete this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W5K69G6 Survey completion deadline is June 21st! Note: For those…
Read MoreAmerica’s Charities and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation: Providing Assistance to Employees Who Have a Sudden Financial Emergency Through Employee Assistance Funds
44% of Americans can’t cover a $400 unexpected emergency expense and only 39% of Americans say they have enough savings to cover a $1,000 emergency room visit or car repair. No matter the scale or severity of the crisis, employee financial stress costs employers an average of $5,000 per employee per year in lost productivity.…
Read MoreCalling All Business and Community Leaders: Join Us for a Half-Day on June 7 in Washington, D.C., to Catalyze Social Change and Chart a Course for Collective Impact
NEWS ALERT Who: The 2019 America’s Charities Collective Impact Conference Featured Speakers: Experts in employee giving and engagement strategy and technology, employee donor cultivation, funds management, marketing communications, and more. America’s Charities experts will be joined by thought leaders including: Steve Greenhalgh, CSR Matters Matthew Nelson, New York Life Wendi Safstrom, SHRM Foundation Diahann Smith, National Cooperative Bank (NCB)…
Read MoreAmplifying the Nonprofit Voice Using Resources and Talent from the Business Community
An Inspired Tour There are several reasons why businesses choose to partner with charities. Among them, providing financial support through workplace giving, matching gifts, and volunteer time are effective and critically important ways for companies to demonstrate their commitment to the community. And leveraging those initiatives to engage employees can also help businesses accomplish recruitment…
Read MoreRecognizing and Honoring the Sacrifices of Firefighters
Firefighters selflessly dedicate their time to protecting our lives and property, and sometimes they make the ultimate sacrifice while risking their lives to save others. On May 4th – International Firefighters’ Day – we invite you to recognize and honor the sacrifices that firefighters make to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe…
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