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How to Bring Dress for Success to Your City
Ever thought that there should be a Dress for Success in YOUR city? Start one! Dress for Success is committed to expanding their network of affiliates so they can reach more women around the world to offer them professional attire and career development services that will enable them to thrive in the mainstream workplace. Dress for…
Read MoreCelebrating Black History Month and National Cancer Prevention Month
Did You Know… – cancer is the second leading cause of death for African-Americans? – three of the five most common cancers for African-Americans are preventable in most cases? – the lifetime probability of dying from cancer is about 1 in 4 for African-American men and 1 in 5 for African-American women? – the African-American…
Read MoreWhy Was Jordan’s One True Wish Lawn-care Equipment?
The rumble of the lawnmower fades. The scent of grass fills the air as Jordan stands up, inspects his work and smiles. Don’t get the idea that caring for lawns is a chore for Jordan. The mower he rides and all the equipment he uses come from his Make-A-Wish® experience. Jordan’s one true wish was to…
Read MoreOur children deserve better, and now is the time to act.
Picture being removed from your home at just 6 years old after being exposed to neglect and domestic violence. You’re then ripped away from your siblings – the only people with whom you have a meaningful connection – right when you need them most. Then imagine becoming suicidal, being hospitalized, and then instead of being placed with a loving…
Read MoreIncorporate Matching Gifts Into Your Prospect Research
If prospect research is the eyes that spot the prospects then matching gifts are the hands that grab the donations. Of course, you can receive gifts without doubled donations, but you shouldn’t let easy money slip through your grasp. Prospect research can unveil a world of new prospects, and matching gifts allow you to maximize those…
Read MoreCVS Health Foundation Commits $5 Million to Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 05 /CSRwire/ – The CVS Health Foundation today announced a $5 million five-year commitment to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids to launch its new “Making the Next Generation Tobacco-Free” grant program. Through the program, the CVS Health Foundation will partner with Tobacco-Free Kids to provide grants to organizations committed to implementing public health strategies to reduce…
Read MoreCorporate social responsibility activities serve as effective IT retention tool in India
Cognizant, the Teaneck, NJ-headquartered IT services firm with 200,000 employees and the bulk of its development operations in India, found that its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs motivate employees to perform better in the workplace. A survey revealed that over half of Cognizant’s employees volunteering in various CSR programs displayed improved workplace performance. Nearly all…
Read MoreFacebook Organic Reach Decline Called ‘Catastrophic’ For Nonprofits As News Feed Visibility Vanishes
Bruno needs a new home, and to look at him, you might think he’ll have no problem finding one. The energetic 2-year-old pit bull is friendly, gets along well with other dogs, and has a soulful set of deep-brown eyes that complement his brindle fur and regal profile. But despite his many agreeable traits, the…
Read MorePopulation Study Shows Salpingectomy Decreases Risk of Ovarian Cancer
Recent studies have suggested that ovarian cancer predominantly arises within the fallopian tubes or the uterus. A group of Swedish researchers hypothesized that surgical removal of the fallopian tubes (salpingectomy) is associated with a reduced risk for ovarian cancer. In the study, which involved hundreds of thousands of women, researchers compared women who had had their…
Read MorePetSmart Charities ‘Be My Valentine National Adoption Weekend’ is February 14-15
Come find your four-legged sweetheart during the PetSmart Charities Be My Valentine National Adoption Weekend, February 14 and 15 at your local PetSmart store. Animal welfare organizations will be on-site at PetSmart stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. They’ll make it easy for you to find your perfect pet! >> Learn More >>…
Read MoreResearch progress report: Frizzled 9 and lung cancer chemoprevention
Every year, lung cancer leads to more deaths than any other cancer. An estimated 159,2601 Americans were expected to die from lung cancer in 2014, accounting for about 27% of all cancer deaths. The Foundation is committed to lung cancer prevention research and currently supports five researchers studying different aspects of preventing this deadly disease. One…
Read MoreDollars for Doers Programs are NOT an Incentive, but Still Essential
Most mature employee volunteering programs now include employee volunteer grants commonly known in North America as Dollars for Doers. Companies position the programs as an incentive to generate participation, which inevitably ends in failure. In this blog post, Realized Worth offers some guidance on how to use them correctly. >> Continue Reading
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