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CFC Update – Looking Ahead to the 2018 Campaign
Valued Nonprofit Partners: On April 20, we shared an update from Jim Starr, our President & CEO on the overall performance of the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Since then, we have been engaged in an ongoing, organization-wide advocacy effort on behalf of our member nonprofits participating in the CFC, to not only gain additional…
Read MoreRebuilding Together Montgomery County Brings 400+ Volunteers Together to Help 13 Homeowners with Critical Needs and Repairs
Rebuilding Together Montgomery County has provided critical-needs home repair to low-income residents of Montgomery County free of charge for the past 27 years. Last year alone, we completed 304 projects for 112 homeowners thanks to the support of more than 681 volunteers who invested over 6,000 hours of service into our community. This past month…
Read MoreLooking for All Things Employee Engagement Embodied into One, Easy-to-Use Employee Giving Tool?
Technology platforms support a growing range of employee giving and engagement programs as companies expand their mix of community service and involvement initiatives, which are part of their broader corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs and strategy. According to America’s Charities’ Snapshot 2015 report, “More than 80% of employers said they use technology to allow employees…
Read MoreMay-June Member Events You Don’t Want to Miss!
Now through June, America’s Charities has a full line-up of webinars and opportunities to help your nonprofit maximize donations and engage employee donors. Click on each event below for more information and to register. May 31, 2018 | Webinar: One Simple Thing Your Nonprofit Can Do to Maximize Giving Results from Employee Donors |Register Now June 7,…
Read MoreThe power of good deeds: The bedding industry’s time-honored tradition of charitable giving
After a series of strong hurricanes hit Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico in quick succession last summer, mattress suppliers, manufacturers and retailers rushed to raise money for victims and donate supplies—everything from much-needed bottled water and toiletries to the products the donors know best: mattresses, pillows and linens. One of the quickest responders was Jim…
Read MoreJune 7th Webinar: 2018 Campaign Events – Charity Fairs, Speaking Opportunities and More
Opportunities are coming up this summer and fall to meet prospective donors face-to-face. Get your elevator speech ready and be prepared for 2018 campaign events by attending this member-only webinar, hosted by America’s Charities. In this webinar, we: Walk you through our events fulfillment services (like how to complete our 2018 Events Survey that will…
Read MoreMembership Assembly 2018 Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined us for America’s Charities 2018 Membership Assembly! We encourage your team to start putting what you learned into practice right away by accessing the materials listed below. We also invite you to speak with a member of your America’s Charities team anytime. For questions about your membership application, please contact Jennifer Watkins…
Read MoreRegister by May 31st for a 10% discount! 2018 Member Fall Advertising Campaign Packages Now Available
Increase awareness about your nonprofit and reach military, Federal, and private sector employees during the peak giving season by participating in America’s Charities Fall advertising campaign. Choose from one of three ad packages (tiered budget levels available) to reach public and private sector employees through a variety of media, including print, digital, social media, transit, and TV ad…
Read MoreNational Black Child Development Week 2018: The Movement to “Deliver on the Promise” Continues
For more than 40 years, the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) has been at the forefront of engaging national and local leaders, policymakers, educators, and parents around critical and timely issues that directly impact Black children and families. Founded on the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, NBCDI remains committed to our mission to…
Read MoreMembership Assembly Livestreamer Materials
The following materials will be provided to members attending America’s Charities 2018 Membership Assembly. If you are joining us via livestream, you will specifically want to open the Workshop #2 and Workshop #3 checklists during the afternoon portion of the event. How to Join the Livestream: Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/137215789 …
Read MoreMatching Gifts: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Raising More Money
Are you a nonprofit member of America’s Charities? You could qualify for an exclusive discount on Double the Donation’s matching gift tools! Learn more here. Who doesn’t love a good “buy one, get one free” sale? And how great is it when a vending machine gives you two candy bars instead of one? Matching gifts are the…
Read MoreHow First Candle is Working to Reduce the Rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Other Sleep-related Infant Deaths
For over 35 years, First Candle, has been working to educate parents, caregivers, professionals and community members on ways to reduce the rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths while supporting families who have lost a baby through these tragedies as well as stillbirth and miscarriage. In 2012, First Candle…
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